Justen Beffa

Job Title: Vice President

Company: ACP Technologies LLC

Justen Beffa is Vice President of Operations at ACP Technologies LLC (ACPT), an advanced materials technology company developing innovative continuous processes to convert petroleum refinery streams into high-value carbon materials, including synthetic graphite for lithium-ion batteries. 

With experience spanning advanced materials, renewable energy, engineering, and technology commercialization, Mr. Beffa has led complex technical development programs and operational initiatives supporting the advancement of emerging industrial technologies. 

Prior to joining ACPT, Mr. Beffa worked in the renewable energy industry, leading technical and capital projects for DTE Energy. Earlier in his career, he served as an educator in the Detroit metropolitan area through Teach For America, supporting educational opportunities in underserved communities. 

During his seven years at ACPT, Mr. Beffa has held leadership responsibilities across technology development, engineering, and business operations. He has played a central role in managing the company’s federally funded research and development programs, overseeing multidisciplinary engineering teams, pilot-scale technology demonstrations, and the development of advanced carbon materials production processes. As Vice President of Operations, he oversees operational strategy, financial performance, resource allocation, and the execution of technical and commercial programs. His efforts focus on transitioning emerging technologies to commercial-scale manufacturing while strengthening domestic production of critical carbon materials. 

Mr. Beffa holds an Executive MBA from Michigan State University, a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Oakland University, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of the Pacific.