Build to Survive
Column from: Cody Schoener
Dr. Cody Schoener is a senior marketing manager at Dow, Inc., leading regional and global strategy for aerospace, aviation, and defense within Dow’s silicones portfolio. With more than 13 years at Dow, he brings deep experience across multiple chemistries, market segments, and commercial disciplines. From 2012 to 2020, he held technical service and development roles in cellulosic and polyurethane technologies, supporting innovation, product lifecycle management, and customer value optimization. Since joining the silicones business in 2020, he has bridged advanced materials science with strategic marketing. Schoener has authored 23 peer-reviewed publications, contributed to 15 patent families, and supported R&D 100 Award–recognized programs.