"I have worked with Liès during my three years of tenure as the CEO of Verbio North America; I also had the role of Head of Trading, and Liès was my direct report, managing Logistics and Operations for 2 Ethanol and RNG plants, and one Biodiesel plant. Liès is one of the most dedicated, honest, efficient people I have worked with in my 30 years of career. He is sharp, trustworthy, capable, hardworking. He gets concepts quickly and generates, enacts and supervises operational procedures which are no non-sense and pragmatic, having the ability to bring-in his resources in the process. He also has excellent communication abilities to internal as well as external stakeholders. I would work with Lies in any capacity any day tomorrow, were I presented again with the opportunity to take advantage of his skillset."

"Working with Liès has been a rewarding experience. He consistently demonstrated a high level of professionalism and a commitment to excellence in the logistics operations. His strategic vision and dedication to process improvement have greatly enhanced our collaborative efforts. I appreciate his open communication and proactive approach, which has made our partnership both productive and enjoyable. I look forward to continuing this successful relationship."

Liès is a consummate professional.  For years he has been consistently kind and considerate while maintaining a sharp focus on cost effectiveness, timely communication and regulatory compliance.  If he treats his service providers this well I can only imagine the care that would go into providing service to others.

During my tenure at Verbio, I had the pleasure of working with Liès, and I was consistently impressed by his expertise, dedication, and collaborative spirit. His ability to navigate complex challenges with ease and his commitment to delivering exceptional results made him an invaluable asset to our team.

"I have worked with Liès for about 3 years now. He worked with my organization as a development partner to build out software that helps make shipping by rail easier. Liès attention to details and knowledge was invaluable to the success of the product. He always had great ideas and feedback about the user experience and innovation of the application. Liès is a hardworking and dedicated individual that is results driven and we were lucky to have him as a partner. "

"Liès has always been an excellent counterpart and a pleasure to work with. His industry know how and strong understanding of the chemical markets and supply chain are key to underscoring his ability to provide excellent service. Liès experience dealing with all modes of transport (vessel, rail, truck) are evident in his ability to quickly determine cost effective supply chain solutions which helped support the success of our business and had a real effect on the profitability of our project."

"Liès is a very bright and motivated Transportation specialist. He has a very strong work ethic, and brings an extremely thoughtful approach to problem solving. I've enjoyed working with him and would recommend him to anyone looking for assistance with optimizing their Supply Chain."

"Liès Ainouche is a great person to work with in the field of ethanol and oil & gas. I’ve been one of his suppliers for almost two years and he understands the highs and lows of the logistics world, has an attention to detail, and a great personality."

"I had the pleasure of meeting Liès Ainouche while he was the Head of Logistics and Operations for Verbio North America. In that position he was faced with an extreme challenge in preparing for the logistical needs of multiple new to market products (renewable natural gas, organic fertilizer, renewable energy credits) as well as more established products (fuel grade ethanol, corn oil and carbon dioxide). I found him to be well organized and methodical in his approach. He provided leadership that promoted team work with in his group and across departments. He promoted a shared responsibility for achieving established goals and gave positive feedback to contributors. I was able to witness a successful result in planning and implementation. I credit Lies management and logistical business knowledge for providing successful on time results."

"Partnering with Liès has been a remarkable experience. His unwavering commitment to professionalism and operational excellence has greatly supported our joint initiatives in logistics. Liès’s strategic thinking and dedication to enhancing processes have strengthened our collaboration. I truly value his open communication and proactive approach, which have made our partnership both successful and enjoyable. I look forward to continuing this fruitful collaboration."

"In working with Liès Ainouche in his previous role as Head of Operations and Logistics with Verbio North America, Liès always represented himself and his organization with the utmost professionalism and integrity. I greatly appreciated our relationship as I always knew Lies would be engaging, forthright, and sincere in all of our discussions and engagements. It was also clearly evident that Liès had a passion for his work based on the enthusiasm and excitement he brought to each and every meeting as well as the interesting perspectives and insights he was always eager to share with me. In this way, I would recommend Liès to anyone seeking his expertise and services."

"Having had the opportunity to work with Liès, I found his breath of knowledge of topics to be far reaching, but with a good hands on understanding of the ultimate requirements and goals. His communication style is one in which he’ll work with the individual to ensure a common understanding, allowing everyone to be heard and seen."

"I have had the pleasure of working with Liès for several years in the ethanol and renewable diesel space, as well as with railcar leasing. He is diligent and will find creative ways to problem solve even the most complicated logistics quandary. His integrity is admirable, as is his desire to do things right the first time and not have to revisit issues due to shortcuts taken. His insight and skill set, coupled with his gracious demeanor make him an excellent counter party."