Steve Lucas
About Steve Lucas
Steve Lucas is a Development Manager at Milliken & Company, specializing in Military and Protective Fabrics at the Roger Milliken Center since 2019. He has over two decades of experience in various roles within the company, including senior positions in process engineering and development.
Current Role at Milliken & Company
Steve Lucas serves as the Development Manager for Military and Protective Fabrics at the Roger Milliken Center. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the development of specialized fabrics designed for military and protective applications. His role focuses on advancing product innovation and ensuring the quality and performance of these fabrics.
Previous Experience at Milliken & Company
Steve Lucas has extensive experience at Milliken & Company, having held various positions over two decades. He worked as a Senior Process Engineering Manager at the Magnolia Finishing Plant from 2001 to 2005. He also served as Plant Manager at the Barnwell Finishing Plant for one year in 2006-2007 and as Sr. FR Technologist and Plant Development Manager at the Magnolia Finishing Plant from 2008 to 2013. His roles have included responsibilities in process engineering, plant management, and development engineering.
Educational Background
Steve Lucas graduated with a Master of Science degree in Textile Technology from The Institute of Textile Technology in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2000. This educational foundation has supported his career in textile engineering and development, particularly in flame-resistant fabrics.
Awards and Recognitions
Steve Lucas has received multiple awards for his contributions to textile technology. He was inducted into the Innovators Hall of Fame and has received various internal research awards for his work in the flame-resistant area. Notably, he received a R&D 100 award in 2016 for developing ShieldCXP, a flame and chemical resistant fabric used for lab coats.
International Experience
Steve Lucas has international experience, having worked as an Ex-pat Senior Development and Process Engineer at the Wellington Plant in Bury, England, from 2005 to 2006. This role added to his expertise in textile processes and development on a global scale.