Meet ThioSolv LLC’s Team

ThioSolv has a dedicated team that is focused on meeting client needs and making a positive impact in both the chemical and agricultural industries. If you have any general questions, or questions specifically about our mode of operation, or questions about our services, feel free to reach out and we will be happy to help.


Michael F. Ray – CEO of ThioSolv LLC

President and Founder of ThioSolv, LLC  2001-Present

Currently servicing on the following Board of Directors

Kodiak Carbonic, LLC

Prior Boards

Cyanco LLC, a subsidiary of Oaktree Capital Management 2008-2018 (sold)

Rentech Nitrogen, GP 2011-2016 (sold)

Rentech, Inc.  2005-2014

Coastal Chem, Inc.   1990-2001 (sold)

Prior Positions with The Coastal Corp.

Divisional VP of Business Dev., (1996-2001)

President Coastal Chem, Inc.  (1990-1996)

VP Business Dev. and Admin.  (1986-1990)

Other Involvement

Ad hoc Committee for Nitrogen Fertilizer Industry, Wyoming Heritage Society, DOE, EPA and NSF EPSCOR Steering Committees for Wyoming University, Wyoming Governor’s Taskforce on Employee Compensation


Michael J. Ray – Manager of Engineering

Manager of Engineering at ThioSolv, LLC

Work Experience

Plant Operations Intern at Kodiak Carbonic

Intern at Chemex Process Engineering Group

Education Experience

Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from Colorado School of Mines

Sulfur Experts Class

Amine Experts Class

Contributed 4 new patents


Matthew F. Ray – Director of Bus. Development

Manager of Business Development

Work Experience

Gavilon Fertilizer

Education Experience

Bachelor’s in Management from Baylor University

Bachelor’s in International Business from Baylor University

Graduated Magna Cum Laude at Baylor University

Certificate in Agronomy Essentials from Purdue University

Certificate in Nutrient Management from Purdue University

Certificate in Precision Agriculture from Purdue University