Remembering
DAVE KELSALL
1945 – 2008

It is with great sorrow we announce that the ethanol and brewing world has lost one of its most significant leaders in recent history.

Dave Kelsall, Director of Technical Service for Lallemand Ethanol Technology, died peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 23, 2008. Dave joined Lallemand Ethanol Technology following the company’s acquisition of the Alltech Alcohol Division in 2004. He will be remembered as an entrepreneurial figure in the ethanol industry; a passionate, optimistic person that influenced many in his field.

In 2007, Dave was presented the High Octane Award at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo – a people’s choice award for his unique commitment to the growth of the ethanol industry.

Dave previously served as a Business Planning Manager for Robert Morton DG Limited in Burton-on-Trent England and developed a business plan for the international engineering company to design and manufacture breweries worldwide. From 1973-79, Dave was the Assistant Secretary General of the European Brewers Society and represented the Brewing Industry in Brussels. Dave was also Brewmaster for G Heileman Brewing Company of LaCrosse, Wis., from 1981-83.

Dave received a special honors degree at London University (1965-68) in Chemistry. He was awarded his Masters degree in Malting and Brewing Science at the British School of Malting and Brewing in 1971.

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