Meet the Acuity Process Solutions Team

Areas of Expertise:

• Engineering project management and plant design
• Weighing and calibration systems
• Custom fabrication (tanks, totes, carts)
• Single-use systems for bioprocessing
• Heat transfer and fluid handling solutions
• End-to-end solutions for hygienic process applications
• Compliance documentation & validation

Professional Summary:

As Founder and President of Acuity Process Solutions, Jim Bodle brings over 25 years of industry experience and a hands-on approach to every client project. With a background in management from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, Jim is well known for building strong partnerships and delivering solutions that meet the highest standards for compliance and reliability. His leadership style centers on collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering measurable results. Whether helping clients solve a complex process challenge or designing a new system from the ground up, Jim is focused on ensuring quality, simplifying compliance, and delivering tailored solutions that address the unique technical demands of bioprocessing and other high-purity process applications.

Areas of Expertise:

• Single-use systems and custom assemblies
• Custom tanks and vessel solutions
• Weighing and calibration systems
• Mixing and fluid handling technologies
• Clean utilities (WFI, USP water, CIP, SIP)
• Facility and process design
• Failure analysis, MRO, and process support
• Technical consulting & automation

Professional Summary:

As Vice President of Sales at Acuity Process Solutions, Ted Haley brings over 25 years of experience in process engineering, systems integration, and high-purity solutions architecture. Recognized for his advanced technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and dependable client partnerships, Ted has helped design and deliver complex bioprocess systems for a wide range of applications—including new plant builds and process upgrades. He specializes in single-use technologies, custom tanks, weighing and mixing systems, heat transfer solutions, and facility-wide integration—always with a focus on practical results and regulatory compliance. With a degree from the University of Rhode Island’s College of Business, Ted combines technical know-how with a strong business perspective to support client success. Whether supporting a new facility initiative or helping optimize day-to-day operations, he partners closely with clients to provide innovative solutions for the evolving demands of modern biomanufacturing.

Areas of Expertise:

• Custom manufacturing for bioprocessing applications
• Operations management & organizational leadership
• Process optimization & workflow design
• Scaling manufacturing and business operations
• Hygienic process systems and best practices

Professional Summary:

As Director of Operations at Acuity Process Solutions, Jake Gentes brings more than 15 years of hands-on experience across custom manufacturing, field operations, and project leadership. Starting his career as a welder and fabricator, Jake quickly advanced through field and management roles supporting pharmaceutical, chemical, and food-grade facility projects. His expertise spans everything from in-shop equipment fabrication to managing multi-disciplinary construction teams and project budgets. Jake holds a degree from Rhode Island College and a Journeyman’s Pipefitter’s License in Rhode Island, bringing both a strategic perspective and true hands-on expertise to his work. At Acuity, Jake drives process improvements, supports the sustainable growth of manufacturing capabilities, and works to ensure every solution meets the technical and operational needs of Acuity’s clients.

Areas of Expertise:

• Bioprocess equipment design and integration
• Weighing systems & process automation
• Single-use assemblies & fluid transfer
• Heat transfer solutions for high-purity processes
• Troubleshooting & technical problem-solving
• Equipment validation and documentation
• Process optimization for biopharma applications

Professional Summary:

As Senior Project Engineer at Acuity Process Solutions, Ariel Frometa brings more than 25 years of experience delivering advanced process systems and engineering support to the biopharma industry. With a proven track record spanning project design, installation, and technical troubleshooting, Ariel ensures every solution is precisely engineered and seamlessly integrated for client success. Known for his hands-on approach and ability to solve complex challenges, Ariel commonly leads projects involving equipment installations, automation upgrades, and validation in demanding, high-purity environments. He is dedicated to partnering with clients through every phase of their project – helping them achieve reliable performance, streamlined regulatory compliance, and optimal results in their most critical operations.

Areas of Expertise:

Currently at Acuity Process Solutions, he oversees customer experience, quality control, invoicing, and financial reporting, while also assisting with the company’s compliance requirements. His background includes senior sales roles at Viessmann Manufacturing, where he managed multimillion-dollar accounts and nationwide operations, along with technical and financial service experience that gives him a well-rounded skill set.

Professional Summary:

Having immigrated to the U.S. in 1998, Leo has built his career through hard work and perseverance—graduating high school, raising a daughter, purchasing a home, and proudly becoming a U.S. citizen in 2023. He is fluent in English and Portuguese and is recognized for his strong work ethic, adaptability, and focus on operational excellence.

Areas of Expertise:

• Single-use and multi-use bioprocess equipment solutions
• Product support and troubleshooting
• Documentation and regulatory compliance support
• Client and internal team coordination
• Order processing and workflow management
• Product selection support for client applications

Professional Summary:

As Sales Support Specialist at Acuity Process Solutions, Carol Grenon has over 7 years of experience helping clients navigate technical solutions and optimize their process operations. In her role, she collaborates with internal teams and clients to ensure smooth communication and project coordination. She also provides support in terms of product selection, process documentation, and the implementation of single-use and multi-use bioprocess solutions that meet technical, regulatory, and operational requirements across client operations.

Areas of Expertise:

• Digital capacitive weighing systems
• Single-use technology and mobile applications
• Mobile mixing and weighing solutions
• Calibration innovation and sustainability
• Product sourcing & availability solutions
• Technical problem-solving and client support
• Metrology, instrumentation, and process engineering collaboration
• Client education and training

Professional Summary:

As part of the Inside Sales team at Acuity Process Solutions, Matt Johnson brings more than 11 years of combined experience in technical sales and applications engineering to clients across the bioprocess and high-purity manufacturing industries. Matt works closely with metrology professionals, instrumentation engineers, and process development teams to introduce digital-capacitive weighing technology and innovative single-use solutions that address various industry challenges. He commonly helps clients to solve technical issues associated with strain-gauge load cells, particularly in mobile and storage applications, by implementing Eilersen digital-capacitive load cells, which tolerate higher overload, sideload, and torsion, virtually eliminating deviations.

Matt also specializes in sourcing and recommending products to meet unique process needs, with a focus on availability and fit for complex bioprocess applications. Dedicated to process improvement, operational sustainability, and client education, Matt partners with teams to deliver solutions that increase reliability, ensure compliance, and optimize performance for critical operations.

Areas of Expertise:

• Single-use and multi-use bioprocess equipment solutions
• Process support and troubleshooting
• Documentation and regulatory compliance
• Cross-functional team coordination
• Scheduling and milestone tracking
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Technical guidance and client support

Professional Summary:

As a Sales Specialist at Acuity Process Solutions, Cathy Schmidt brings over 16 years of experience leading and supporting complex projects in bioprocess and high-purity process environments. With strong technical acumen, a personable nature, and a collaborative approach, Cathy works closely with clients and internal teams to build strong partnerships and ensure seamless project coordination. She provides guidance on scheduling, documentation, compliance, and risk management while supporting the implementation of single-use and multi-use bioprocess solutions that meet technical, regulatory, and operational requirements.