Novus Energy’s management group is led by President, Chief Technology Officer, and Co-founder, John Offerman.  In concert with its highly qualified Board of Advisors and Board of Governors, Novus Energy has the scientific knowledge, applied experience, professional skills and strategic relationships to make a significant impact in the burgeoning renewable biofuels industry.

John D. Offerman, President & CTO
John Offerman has over 25 years of experience in business development, scientific instrumentation, marketing and sales for the analytical chemistry and biotechnology industries. Prior to his co-founding of Novus Energy, Mr. Offerman served as CEO of National BioSciences, Inc., one of the largest global manufacturers of DNA. In addition to co-designing and commercializing an integrated technology to mass-produce biologically active DNA from organic precursor chemicals, he co-created and marketed the leading software product for the computer design of synthetic DNA sequences for a variety of biotechnology applications.  Mr. Offerman has also served on the board of several technology organizations, including Minnesota Technology (MTI), the Minnesota Biotechnology Association (MNBIO), and the Governor’s Council on Technology Transfer at the University of Minnesota.  Prior to the founding of Novus Energy® in 2004, he consulted emerging technology companies for business development and capital formation.