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WRP Management Team

Terry Albrecht, State Director, WRP

Work Experience:

23 years

Work History:

Terry 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. 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 230,000 hours of technical assistance, helping businesses and municipal clients save over $60 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.

Conrad Meyer, WRP Technical Manager

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

Jan Hardin, Manager Solid Waste

Work Experience:

25 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 Conservation, University of Colorado, 1994

Tom Kimmell, Manager Water Program

Work Experience:

35 years

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.

Education:

B.S., University of Dayton, Economics and Business Management

Irena Rado, WRP Office Manager

Work Experience:

15 years

Work History:

Irena has built a career over the past 12 years as an administrative and customer service professional. Her journey began at Educational Coin Company in New Paltz, NY, where she honed her photography, graphic design, and website maintenance skills. Her next venture took her to Keene State College in New Hampshire, where she delved into managing a CRM system, maintaining reports, and conducting queries related to demographics, finance, and event information as part of the Alumni division. Her diverse experiences have endowed her with a wealth of expertise and a keen eye for detail, which she uses to support the WRP team and ensure the efficient flow of day-to-day business operations.

Education:

Irena continually pursues education in various software and design applications, demonstrating her adaptability and commitment to professional development. She studied English and creative writing at Columbia College in SC. Recently earned a certification in Adobe InDesign from AB Technical School.

Kimberly Van Niekerk, Manager Energy Program

Work Experience:

20 years

Work History:

Kim has a strong energy and international background working in program and project management with Power Africa/USAID in South Africa and the Energy and Environment Partnership.She has managed hundreds of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects across multiple countries. Most recently, Kim has been working as a senior energy and environment consultant for Green Power Technologies in Virginia and NC on innovative renewable energy development projects.

Education:

MA, International Relations, Johns Hopkins SAIS; BSc, Environmental Management, UNISA School of Agriculture and Natural Resources; BA, International Relations, Brown University (London School of Economics, 1 yr).

Keywords:

Energy Efficiency