WRP Volunteers and Staff

Waste Reduction Partners is uniquely staffed with retired engineers, scientists, and staff who share their expertise with businesses and communities across North Carolina. As a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, civil, environmental, and chemical engineers, scientists, and architects, they have had distinguished careers in a variety of industries, such as automotive, food, textile, utility, chemical, paper, construction, aerospace, electronics, and government. This remarkable group has more than 2,200 years of cumulative experience.

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Assessors’ names starting with M

Manuel, John

Manuel, John

Work Experience:

34 years

Work History:

Project manager with the Energy Division, NC Department of Commerce. Responsible for the NC Residential Energy Conservation Program, NC Solar Energy Bank, and the Governor's Showcase of Solar Homes. Project Manager with the NC Alternative Energy Corporation. Developed programs to assist owners of residential, commercial, and institutional buildings reduce energy consumption.  Wrote technical informational brochures and handbooks on residential energy conservation and solar energy technologies.  Freelance technical writer and editor.

Education:

Master of Regional Planning, UNC-Chapel Hil, B.A., Anthropology, Yale University

Keywords:

Editor, Energy efficiency, Technical writing
Mark W. Medlin

Mark W. Medlin

Work Experience:

33 1/2 years military

Work History:

Ten years as a trained Main Propulsion Supervisor for the US Navy. Operations and maintenance on both 600 and 1200 psi propulsion plants and all associated equipment on three different US Navy Ships. Two years working with Boiler Masters in Greensboro, NC after leaving the Navy working on low pressure boilers. Retired from the US Army as a professional musician in the Army Bands program after 33 years military service.

Education:

Studied at La Tech University in Ruston, LA. Trained with the US Navy at Great Lakes Service School Command and Norfolk, VA Navy Base in Boiler maintenance and Boiler water Feedwater test and treatment.

Keywords:

Propulsion and Power Plant Engineering
Marten, Elaine

Marten, Elaine

Work Experience:

25 years

Work History:

Industrial chemical research and development  - EI duPont de Nemours; Eastman Kodak

Education:

PhD, University of Rochester

Keywords:

Chemical manufacturing, Chemical research and development, Mineral product applications, Organic _ synthetic chemistry, Polymer development, Quality development, Reuse of industrial byproducts, Silver halide photo systems
McCormack, Niall

McCormack, Niall

Work Experience:

23 years

Work History:

Niall has 23 years of combined experience in Manufacturing, IT and Waste Management industries. He is former Facility Manager of industrial composting facility processing food waste and other biodegradable materials. He has worked within the hospitality sector with waste reduction and recycling programs. Niall has experience working on energy efficiency in the IT industry and also on BIOGAS renewable energy projects.

Education:

BEng Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Staffordshire University, UK. Certified Composting Facilities Manager, Advanced Certificate in Domestic Sustainable Energy, Certified Trainer, Irish Institute Training & Development

Keywords:

Energy efficiency, Food waste composting, Recycling, Solid waste reduction, Vermiculture
McRae, George

McRae, George

Work Experience:

26 years

Work History:

Managerial experience in environmental solutions, energy and electroplating including Director of Environmental Affairs for Moen Incorporated, and Manager of Plating and Pollution Control with Stanadyne Corporation.

Education:

BS Zoology, UNC - Chapel Hill

Keywords:

Air emissions, Energy efficiency, Hazmat, Solid waste reduction, Water - wastewater treatment
Meyer, Conrad

Meyer, Conrad

Work Experience:

33 years

Work History:

Worked in the automotive industry for General Motors and Delphi on various assignments in Engineering and Business Management.  Focused on automotive component products for OEM and aftermarket applications.

Education:

BS, Chemical Engineering - University of Wisconsin; MBA -University of Michigan

Keywords:

Auto emissions, Business management, Business planning, Catalysts, Chemical Engineering, Energy efficiency, Foundry, Lean manufacturing, Plant decommissioning, Plating, Precious metals, Process efficiencies, Product line management, Sales, Solid waste reduction, Water efficiency

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