Terry Albrecht
Director, Waste Reduction Partners
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Work Experience: 23 years |
| Work History: Mr. Albrecht is the Director of the Waste Reduction Partners (WRP), a technical consulting group of the Land-of-Sky Regional Council, which works in a partnership with NC DENR and the State Energy Office. The innovative team of volunteer and staff engineers provides waste reduction and energy efficiency assistance to businesses and public institutions throughout North Carolina. Since 2000, WRP has provided over 116,000 hours of technical assistance, helping businesses and municipal clients save over $22 million in utility costs - while improving their environmental performance. |
| Education: Terry Albrecht is a Certified Energy Manger, a Professional Engineer in NC, and holds Bachelors and Master's Degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from NCSU. |
Tom Kimmell
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Work Experience: 35 years
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Work History:
Executive Director, Irrigation Association; Vice President Sales and Marketing, Hardie Irrigation Systems (now the Toro Co.); Eastern Regional Manager, Spot Systems. Prior positions in sales of industrial control systems, engineering supplies, and corporate insurance.
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Education: B.S., University of Dayton, Economics and Business Management
Focus: Water, primarily outdoor water
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Russ Jordan
Manager, Energy Program
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Work Experience: 28 years
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| Work History: 25 years energy assessment experience with SC Energy Office, Waste Reduction Partners, private contract work. |
| Education: BS Mechanical Engineering Technology, Clemson University |
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Focus: Energy
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Jan Foster
Manager, Solid Waste Program
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Work Experience: 17 years |
| Work History: Worked in recycling and solid waste management programs for 17 years. Worked with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division on a statewide program to encourage recycling and discourage illegal dumping. Previously worked in the State of Georgia Puchasing Office where she implemented the state's Environmental Purchasing Program. Also worked as a Promotions Manager and Operations Assistant with the University of Colorado Recycling Services. |
| Education: BA in Environmental Concervation, University of Colorado, 1994 |
| Focus: Recycling, solid waste reduction |
Conrad Meyer
WRP Piedmont Technical Manager
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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. Extensive lean manufacturing and business planning experience. |
| Education: BS, Chemical Engineering - University of Wisconsin; MBA -University of Michigan |
| Focus: Chemical processes, energy audits, waste reduction |
Christal Perkins
Program Administrator - Piedmont
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Work Experience: Christal joined Waste Reduction Partners as the Program Administrator in October 2012 after graduate school and holding various roles with the UNC School of Government’s Environmental Finance Center and Center for Public Technology, the Town of Rocky Mount, and a non-profit for women’s sport. Prior to returning to graduate school, Christal worked in the architecture and planning field for six years on commercial and institutional projects and two years farming and educating the public about heirloom vegetables and fruits. |
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Education: Master of Public Administration, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Focus studies in Public Finance, Regional Planning, and Natural Resources. LEED Accredited Professional, 2008
Bachelor of Arts: Architecture, University North Carolina at Charlotte; Focus studies in Design, Sustainability, and City Planning
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Dee Hanak
WRP Office Manager, Asheville Office
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Work Experience: 26 years |
| Work History: Fourteen years working for The Little Tikes Company, Hudson, OH; Executive Assistant - ten years assisting the President and four years assisting the Vice President of International Sales and Marketing. Worked for Ocean Spray Cranberries, Lakeville, MA as Executive Assistant to the Managing Director of International Sales and Marketing. Spent five years assisting the Chairman of the Board and President of a retail chain in the Pittsburgh, PA area. |
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Education: Continuing education in numerous business, secretarial and software programs.
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Waste Reduction Partners is administered by the Land-of-Sky Regional Council and the Triangle J Council of Governments. WRP is a partnership program of the NC Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service, with sponsorship, in part, by the North Carolina State Energy Office.