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Companies tagged with: Solid waste reduction

DeHart, Grover

Work Experience:

43 years

Work History:

Grover has a diverse background in manufacturing and environmental engineering, with a focus on waste reduction and energy efficiency. He brings expertise in wastewater treatment, continuous improvement, and ISO 14001 environmental management. Grover holds a BS in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and is committed to practical, sustainable solutions that drive real results.

Education:

BS in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Asheville

Keywords:

Energy efficiency, Environmental engineering, Solid waste reduction

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

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

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

Rhodes, Tom

Work Experience:

34 years

Work History:

Tom Rhodes has 34 years of experience in waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. He served as manager for Burke County’s BERT Recycling Program, and Iredell County’s Recycling Program. As Program Manager for the Department of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service, he developed the NC GreenTravel Initiative Partnership with WRP, East Carolina University’s Center for
Sustainable Tourism, and EDPNC’s Visit NC program. NC GreenTravel Initiative is a sustainability program focusing on waste reduction, water conservation, and energy conservation for North Carolina’s travel and tourism industry.

Education:

Tom holds a diploma in Energy Management from North Carolina State University and a recycling coordinator certification from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Keywords:

Pollution prevention, Recyclables Marketing_, Solid waste reduction

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

Sloane, Dick

Work Experience:

45 years

Work History:

Resource Recovery Specialist, NIEHS; Certified as Master Composter; Co-founder of RTP Recycles; Board of Directors and Board President of the Carolina Recycling Association. Dick also teaches classes in recycling and composting and develops waste reduction programs. Active cyclist and promotes single occupancy vehicles.

Education:

MS, Environmental Science, University of Rohester, Rochester, NY

Keywords:

Composting, Solid waste reduction, Vermicomposting

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

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