10th Annual
Carinata Biomaterials summit

Daniel is a SAF Specialist at IATA, with a specific focus and background in the space of Biofuel SAFs. His current scope includes the tracking and analysis of global SAF ramp-up, as well as the identification of emerging SAF production pathways and feedstock. In particular, Daniel is passionate about identifying regionally salient 3rd generation, waste-based feedstock options, as a means of promoting the development of localized SAF industries in new markets. He also leads the implementation of IATA’s SAF Readiness Initiative, as a means of ensuring the necessary resources and capabilities are maintained and fostered across the breadth of IATA’s membership.
Previously, Daniel has had a range of government, airline, and independent experiences in the field of airline energy transition, having directly worked on SAF and restorative feedstock project incubation in Australia. This has also incorporated the associated stakeholder management and facilitation elements to these projects, with Daniel playing a connecting and synthesizing role among airlines, producers, and government bodies. Daniel has also previously worked in aviation network and partnership management functions for both Lufthansa and the State Government of Western Australia.

Parker Bontrager is a Field Sales Manager for Nuseed, primarily serving the Western business unit, Texas and Louisiana. Parker works with carinata growers, distributors, agents, and elevators to grow and optimize the carinata industry. After growing up in Shipshewana, IN, Parker received a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in agricultural business and management. Through the years he has attained extensive knowledge in corn, soybeans, sesame, and carinata. Parker and his wife, Caitlin, now reside near China Spring, TX.