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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Hardin, Jan WRP Interim Director

Hardin, Jan WRP Interim Director

Work Experience:

30 years

Work History:

Jan has been the WRP Solid Waste Program Manager for 15 years. Prior to that she worked with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to manage a grant program to local governments for recycling programs and illegal dump prevention. Jan also worked as the Environmental Purchasing Specialist with the State of Georgia Purchasing Office, where she implemented the state’s environmental purchasing program. Prior to that, Jan served as Promotions Manager and Operations Assistant with the University of Colorado Recycling Services.

Education:

BA in Environmental Conservation, University of Colorado, 1994

Keywords:

Environmental purchasing practices, Food waste composting, Recycling, Solid waste reduction
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
Noor, Jack

Noor, Jack

Work Experience:

35 years

Work History:

Business owner of an industrial container recycling company focused on reconditioning steel and plastic drums as well as intermediate bulk containers (IBC's).  Key element of this business was developing nationwide return programs for industrial container reuse.

Education:

BGS from the University of Michigan, majoring in Business.

Keywords:

Recycling, Reuse, Solid waste reduction
Scoville, Janine

Scoville, Janine

Work Experience:

30 years

Work History:

Janine Scoville boasts a remarkable 30 years of work experience across diverse fields. For two decades, she contributed her expertise to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in Merritt Island, FL, serving as a Program Specialist in the Agency Chief Health and Medical Office. Her experience also encompasses overseeing site work for environmental projects and coordinating information collection requests for the U.S. EPA in Washington, DC.

Education:

Southern New Hampshire University — coursework in healthcare management competencies.
Yakima Community College, University of Maryland, Northern Virginia Community College, and College of Southern Maryland — focus on business law and business administration.

Keywords:

Energy efficiency, Process efficiencies, Recycling, Solid waste reduction
Thomson, Judy

Thomson, Judy

Work Experience:

25 years

Work History:

California State Dept. of Transportation; Stanislaus County (Modesto, CA)  Dept. of Public Works; Brunssen Engineering, Durham NC

Education:

BS Civil Engineering, San Diego Sate University Middle School Math Teaching Certificate UNC CH

Keywords:

Composting, Recycling, Solid waste reduction, Sustainability, Vermiculture
Webb, Kenn

Webb, Kenn

Work Experience:

Over 43 years

Work History:

With over 36 years of experience in the hazardous waste industry, Kenn has built a career in transforming environmental challenges into practical solutions. His experience spans the management of permitted facilities across North Carolina, including Reidsville and Greensboro, as well as operations in New Jersey, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Georgia.
For the last seven years, Kenn served as the Director of Solid Waste for Transylvania County, North Carolina, where he oversaw the county’s recycling program and managed its Subtitle D Landfill. Known for blending hands-on expertise with a steady leadership style, Kenn continues to shape safer, more sustainable waste management practices across the region.

Education:

Kenn holds a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from North Carolina State University, where his early studies in the natural sciences laid the foundation for his career in environmental management.

Keywords:

Environmental Management, Recycling, Solid waste reduction, Sustainability
Wiggins, Kent

Wiggins, Kent

Work Experience:

35 years

Work History:

Kent has worked for 35 years with the Division of Water Quality.  Positions ranged from  chemical analyst to Environmental Program Supervisor.  Most recently managed a chemical laboratory retrofit for energy efficiency.

Education:

Kent holds a BS in Biology from NC State University.

Keywords:

Energy conservation, Recycling, Water Pollution Control

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