CLEVELAND, OH (July 31st, 2025) Aropha Inc., a leader in biodegradability and compostability testing, today announced the appointment of Brad Buehler to the Aropha Board of Directors, effective July 31st, 2025. Buehler brings more than two decades of global leadership experience in specialty chemicals and materials, with a track record of scaling businesses and navigating complex regulatory environments.
“We are elated to welcome Brad to our board,” said Travis Johnston, CEO of Aropha. “His expertise in fast-growing chemical/materials science companies, paired with his experience in managing capital-efficient growth, will be invaluable as we continue to expand our influence on the environmental testing industry.”
Buehler currently serves as Executive Vice President, Acquisitions at Kittle Capital Partners, where he leads the manufacturing investment vertical for the family office. In this role, he identifies and acquires founder-led industrial businesses, working closely with management teams to unlock long-term growth. Prior to Kittle, Brad held senior roles at Corbion, Vertellus, and the DEET Task Force, where he led commercial, operational, and regulatory initiatives across global markets.
“I’m excited to join Aropha’s board at such a pivotal moment,” said Buehler. “Their approach to environmental testing is not only innovative—it’s necessary. As a former customer of legacy players, I see firsthand how Aropha is redefining speed, cost, and accessibility. I’m eager to contribute practical insights, steady guidance, and purpose-drive leadership to support the company’s continued growth.”
About Aropha
Aropha is a biodegradability testing company working to accelerate the development of sustainable chemicals. Founded in 2021, Aropha has helped over 150 organizations worldwide reduce environmental impact, meet regulatory standards, and bring biodegradable products to market faster. With services that include ArophaAI predictive modeling, high-throughput screening, and GLP-compliant testing, Aropha shortens development timelines, lowers costs, and makes biodegradability testing more accessible across the chemical industry. Learn more at www.aropha.com.