Compost University™ Faculty
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 | Adam Brummond | Compost University™ Faculty Adam Brummond Return Los Angeles, CA | adam@returnco.com A Minnesota native, now based in Los Angeles, Adam John Brummond is an award-winning director with work encompassing several … |
 | Alex Alton Thomas | Compost University™ Faculty Alex Alton Thomas University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point Stevens Point, WIS | Alex.thomas@uwsp.edu A Wisconsin native, Alex completed his undergraduate degrees in Biology and Waste Resources … |
 | Alex Truelove | Compost University™ Faculty Alex Truelove BPI World Edgewater, CO | alexander@bpiworld.org Alex Truelove is Legislation and Advocacy Manager at BPI, a non-profit advocating for the value of certified compostable packaging … |
 | Allen Williams | Compost University™ Faculty Allen Williams Understanding Ag Fort Payne, AL | allen@understandingag.com Allen Williams is a 6th generation family farmer and founding partner of Grass Fed Insights, LLC, Understanding Ag, … |
 | Amy Bartucci | Compost University™ Faculty Amy Bartucci Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition (IFSCC) Park Ridge, IL | aeb925@gmail.com Amy is part time Administrative Coordinator for the Illinois Food Scrap & Composting … |
 | Andrew Carpenter | Compost University™ Faculty Andrew Carpenter Northern Tilth Belfast, ME | andrew@northerntilth.com Andrew Carpenter is a certified soil scientist, certified crop advisor and certified nutrient management planning specialist. Andrew has been … |
 | Anthony Myint | Compost University™ Faculty Anthony Myint Zero Foodprint anthony@zerofoodprint.org Anthony Myint is a chef-turned climate crusader who co-founded Zero Foodprint a non-profit organizing public private collaborations with state agencies in CA … |
 | Ashley Caldwell | Compost University™ Faculty Ashley Caldwell The Modern ConnectionCharleston, SC | ashley@themodernconnection.comAt the forefront of the social media and digital marketing industry stands The Modern Connection’s CEO, Ashley T. Caldwell. Ashley … |
 | Ashley Elzinga | Compost University™ Faculty Ashley Elzinga Foodservice Packaging InstituteFalls Church, VA | aelzinga@fpi.orgAshley Elzinga is director of sustainability and outreach for the Foodservice Packaging Institute, the trade association for the North … |
 | Athena Lee Bradley | Compost University™ Faculty Athena Lee Bradley Windham Solid Waste Management DistrictBrattleboro, VT | recycle@windhamsolidwaste.org natasha@compostingvermont.orgAthena Lee Bradley is the Programs Manager for Windham Solid Waste Management District and a contractor … |
| Ava Richardson | Compost University™ Faculty Ava Richardson Baltimore City GovernmentBaltimore, MD | ava.richardson@baltimorecity.govAva has worked to advance public and environmental health for the past 10 years through policies and programs as an … | |
 | Ayesha Ali | Compost University™ Faculty Ayesha Ali Kiss the GroundRiverside, CA | ayesha@kisstheground.comAyesha Ali is the Federal Policy Coordinator at Kiss the Ground, working primarily on the Regenerate America™ campaign. She has … |
 | Ben Parry | Compost University™ Faculty Ben Parry Compost CrewRockville MD | ben@compostcrew.comBen Parry, the CEO of Compost Crew, is a business executive and entrepreneur fighting to protect the health of our planet, … |
 | Bill Brower | Compost University™ Faculty Bill Brower WeCare DenaliWest Henrietta, NY | bbrower@brwncald.comMr. Brower serves as Project Manager for the Facilities group at WeCare Denali. He assists with operational troubleshooting at compost … |
 | Bill Camarillo | Compost University™ Faculty Bill Camarillo AgrominOxnard, CA | camarillo@agromin.comBill Camarillo is CEO of Agromin, California’s largest green waste recycler. He remains passionate about organics recycling and regenerative soil science after … |
 | Billy Mitchell | Compost University™ Faculty Billy Mitchell National Farmers UnionWashington, District of Columbia | bmitchell@nfudc.orgAs FSMA Training Coordinator, Billy Mitchell plans, organizes, and instructs Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings, food safety field … |
 | Bob Yost | Compost University™ Faculty Bob Yost A1 OrganicsBrighton, CO | bobyost@a1organics.comMr. Yost is Vice President and Chief Technical Officer for A1 Organics, having joined A1 in 1990. Established in 1974, A1 … |
 | Brandon Hamilton | Compost University™ Faculty Brandon Hamilton Kansas City Chiefs Football Club, Inc.Kansas City, MO | bhamilton@chiefs.nfl.comHamilton oversees all aspects of stadium systems, stadium maintenance and the stadium grounds for both Arrowhead … |
 | Brendan Harrison | Compost University™ Faculty Brendan Harrison The University of California MercedMerced, CA | bharrison4@ucmerced.eduBrendan Harrison is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of California, Merced and is a member of Dr. … |
 | Brian Fleury | Compost University™ Faculty Brian Fleury WeCare DenaliHillburn, NY | brian.fleury@denaliwater.comBrian Fleury is the General Manager of Facilities at WeCare Denali, LLC, a division of Denali Water Solutions, LLC. WeCare Denali … |
 | Brian Jerose | Compost University™ Faculty Brian Jerose Agrilab Technologies Inc.Enosburg Falls, VT | brian@agrilabtech.comBrian Jerose is President of Agrilab Technologies Inc., a Vermont-based company building and servicing composting systems for farms and … |
| Bruce Adams | Compost University™ Faculty Bruce Adams Furman UniversityGreenville, SC | bruce.adams@furman.eduBruce Adams is the Furman Farm and Compost Manager. Bruce is a fourth generation local farmer who has been with the … | |
| Burton Ewert | Compost University™ Faculty Burton Ewert City of San Diego, Environmental Services Department, Miramar GreenerySan Diego, CA | bewert@sandiego.govBurton Ewert is a Biologist, BS 1996 San Diego State University, with the … | |
 | Carissa Moyna | Compost University™ Faculty Carissa Moyna Iowa State University StudentAmes, IA | carissamoyna@gmail.comCarissa Moyna is a senior in Civil Engineering with a minor in Sustainability at Iowa State University. She is … |
 | Caroline Barry | Compost University™ Faculty Caroline Barry Closed Loop PartnersNew York, NY | cbarry@closedlooppartners.comCaroline Barry is the Innovation Fellow at Closed Loop Partners’ Center for the Circular Economy, a New York-based investment … |
 | Cary Oshins | Compost University™ Faculty Cary Oshins US Composting CouncilTroy, NY | cary.oshins@compostingcouncil.orgCary Oshins is the Associate Director of the US Composting Council where his work focuses on member services, including the … |
 | Cathleen Hall | Compost University™ Faculty Cathleen Hall Pitkin County Solid Waste CenterAspen, CO | cathy.hall@pitkincounty.comCathy Hall is the Pitkin County Solid Waste Director. She has worked in the solid and hazardous waste … |
 | Chad Hymas | Compost University™ Faculty Chad Hymas Chad Hymas Communications, Inc.Stockton, Utah | info@chadhymas.comChad inspires, motivates, and moves audiences, creating an experience that touches hearts for a lifetime. He is one of … |
 | Charles Duprey | Compost University™ Faculty Charles Duprey Naturcycle LLCPlainville, NY | cduprey@naturcycle.com Charles Duprey is President on Naturcycle a firm focused on the sales and marketing of compost and engineered soils throughout … |
| Charlie Krauter | Compost University™ Faculty Charlie Krauter Engineered Compost SystemsSeattle, WA | CharlieK@compostsystems.comCharlie Krauter is a Senior Engineer for Engineered Compost Systems, where he has been employed since 2006. He has been … | |
 | Chris Seney | Compost University™ Faculty Chris Seney Republic ServicesPhoenix, AZ | cseney@republicservices.comChris Seney has been permitting and operating organics facilities for over 20 years. He works for Republic Services as the Director, … |
 | Christine Lenches-Hinkel | Compost University™ Faculty Christine Lenches-Hinkel 301 OrganicsActon, CA | clhinkel@301organics.comChristine Lenches-Hinkel is the Founder and President of 301 Organics. She has a Master’s degree in Forestry with an emphasis in International … |
 | Cindy Liles | Compost University™ Faculty Cindy Liles HDR Inc.Folsom, CA | cindy.liles@hdrinc.comCindy Liles has eight years of experience working with the waste industry. She started off her career implementing organics separation and … |
 | Clay Ezell | Compost University™ Faculty Clay Ezell The Compost CompanyNashville, TN | clay@compostcompany.comClay Ezell is a certified Master Composter, a USCC-Certified Site Operator and graduate of New York’s EarthMatter training program, where … |
 | Clinton Sander | Compost University™ Faculty Clinton Sander A1 OrganicsEaton, CO | clintonsander@a1organics.comClinton joined A1 Organics in July 2018. He has spent the last 8 years working in the natural foods industry creating … |
| Colby Gergovich | Compost University™ Faculty Colby Gergovich RDO Equipment Co.Riverside , CA | cgergovich@rdoequipment.comRegional Aftermarket Manager–Over 26yrs experience in heavy equipment industry. Responsible for Vermeer parts and service business for RDO Equipment … | |
 | Cole Smith | Compost University™ Faculty Cole Smith University of California, DavisDavis, CA | cbrsmith@ucdavis.eduCole Smith is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Soil Science and Biogeochemistry Graduate Group at UC Davis working under … |
 | Corey Rossen | Compost University™ Faculty Corey Rossen EcoverseAvon, OH | crossen@ecoverse.netCorey Rossen, Ecoverse’s Food Waste Recycling Sales Manager, has extensive experience in the fields of anaerobic digestion, depackaging and composting. In the … |
 | Coryanne Mansell | Compost University™ Faculty Coryanne Mansell Center for EcoTechnologyNorthampton, MA | coryanne.mansell@cetonline.orgCoryanne Mansell is the Strategic Services Representative at the Center for EcoTechnology (CET). Cory supports CET’s Wasted Food Solutions efforts … |
 | Craig Coker | Compost University™ Faculty Craig Coker Coker CompostingTroutville, VA | ccoker@cokercompost.comCraig is an Environmental Scientist and Engineer with over 40 years of experience in the planning, permitting, design, construction and operation … |
 | Craig Kolodge | Compost University™ Faculty Craig Kolodge San Pasqual Valley Soils (Association of Compost Producers)Escondido, CA | craig.kolodge@spvsoils.comDr. Kolodge is the former academic advisor, field plant pathologist and director for the University … |
 | Dan Goosen | Compost University™ Faculty Dan Goosen dgoossen@greenmountaincompost.com |
 | Dan Matsch | Compost University™ Faculty Dan Matsch Eco-CycleBoulder, CO | dan@ecocycle.orgDan has worked in recycling, composting, and organic farming since 1982. His Zero Waste focus looks to marry these interests to maintain … |
| David Haines | Compost University™ Faculty David Haines Clemson Organics RecoveryClemson, SC | haines@clemson.eduDavid Haines is a CU graduate that manages the business and operation aspects of Clemson University’s Organics Recovery Program. | |
 | David Ingram | Compost University™ Faculty David Ingram U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationCollege Park, MD | david.ingram@fda.hhs.govDr. Dave Ingram joined FDA/CFSAN in 2013 as a Consumer Safety Officer with the Division of Produce … |
 | David Weindorf | Compost University™ Faculty David Weindorf Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX | david.weindorf@ttu.eduDr. David C. Weindorf currently serves as Associate Vice President in the Office of Research & Innovation (ORI), Professor, and … |
 | Deborah Neher | Compost University™ Faculty Deborah Neher University of VermontBurlington, VT | deborah.neher@uvm.eduNeher is a soil ecologist with formal training in plant population ecology and plant pathology. I view nature as a … |
 | Debra Darby | Compost University™ Faculty Debra Darby Tetra TechGloucester, MA | debra.darby@tetratech.comMs. Debra Darby is Tetra Tech’s Organics Sustainable Solutions Manager. She has 14 years of organics experience within the solid waste … |
 | Dennis Prince | Compost University™ Faculty Dennis Prince Airdar Inc.Edmonton, AB | dennis.prince@airdar.comWith 25 years of experience in emissions monitoring, Dennis Prince is the inventor of the Airdar technology and the CEO of … |
 | Donald De Alwis | Compost University™ Faculty Donald De Alwis University of Maryland at College ParkSilver Spring, MD | donalddealwis@gmail.comDonald De Alwis is currently studying towards dual degrees in Environmental Science and Public Health … |
 | Donald Pearson | Compost University™ Faculty Donald Pearson Summit Design and Engineering ServicesFuquay Varina, NC | donald.pearson@summitde.netDonald recently retired with 30 years of service to the NC Department of Transportation where he worked … |
 | Donna Clements | Compost University™ Faculty Donna Clements Produce Safety Alliance, Cornell UniversityMoreno Valley, CA | dmp274@cornell.eduDonna Clements has served as the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Southwest Regional Extension Associate since 2015. Based … |
 | Doug Collins | Compost University™ Faculty Doug Collins Washington State University Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources (CSANR)Puyallup, WA | dpcollins@wsu.eduDoug Collins is an Extension Faculty and Soil Scientist with WSU’s Center … |
 | Douglas Ross | Compost University™ Faculty Douglas Ross Freestate Farms LLCManassas, VA | doug@freestatefarmsva.comFormerly an attorney in private practice, Douglas Ross is the chief executive and co-owner of Freestate Farms LLC, a company … |
 | Elliot Schneider | Compost University™ Faculty Elliot Schneider City of St. Peters, MOSaint Peters, MO | eschneider@stpetersmo.netElliot is certified through the USCC as a Compost Operations Manager and is the Organic Resources Manager … |
 | Erin Levine | Compost University™ Faculty Erin Levine RecologyDixon, CA | erin.levine@worldcentric.comErin began her journey in the solid waste industry in 2005 with an electronic waste recycler. She soon became familiar with the … |
 | Frederick Michel | Compost University™ Faculty Frederick Michel The Ohio State UniversityWooster, OH | michel.36@osu.eduFred Michel received a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University in 1991 and BS degrees in Biochemistry … |
| Gaius Eudoxie | Compost University™ Faculty Gaius Eudoxie The University of the West IndiesSt Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago | arrison4@ucmerced.eduDr. Gaius Eudoxie is a Senior Lecturer of Soil Science at the University of … | |
 | Gary Gittere | Compost University™ Faculty Gary Gittere McGill Environmental SystemsNew Hill, NC | ggittere@mcgillcompost.comGary heads sales and marketing for McGill Premium Compost Products, drawing from 25+ years of regional and national sales … |
 | Gary Nihart | Compost University™ Faculty Gary Nihart Atlas OrganicsSpartanburg, SC | gary.nihart@atlasorganics.netGary has served as cofounder and Chief Operating Officer for Atlas Organics for six years. Gary first entered the recycling industry … |
| Gary Robinson | Compost University™ Faculty Gary Robinson gary.r@tipa-corp.com | |
 | Geoffrey Starin | Compost University™ Faculty Geoffrey Starin Strata SustainabilitySeattle, WA | geoff@stratasustainability.comGeoffrey Starin is Co-Founder and Chief Programs Officer for Strata Sustainability. In his working life, he has never had a job … |
 | Gerard Braun | Compost University™ Faculty Gerard Braun Ohio State UniversityWooster, OH | braun.294@osu.eduI am a graduate student working on a Masters degree in Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering at The Ohio State … |
 | Gerardo Soto | Compost University™ Faculty Gerardo Soto Food Waste Experts (FWE)Sleepy Hollow, NY | gsoto@foodwastexperts.comGerardo Soto is the Founder and Managing Director of Food Waste Experts (FWE). FWE provides consulting services implementing … |
 | Gina Talt | Compost University™ Faculty Gina Talt Princeton UniverstiyPrinceton, NJ | gtalt@princeton.eduGina Talt, Food Systems Project Specialist with Princeton University’s Office of Sustainability, manages project-based operational and research efforts with the objective … |
 | Gina Vollono | Compost University™ Faculty Gina Vollono LA CompostSouth Pasadena, CA | ginav@lacompost.orgGina Vollono was born and raised in Los Angeles and has worked in the urban agriculture sector for over a … |
 | Greg McCarron | Compost University™ Faculty Greg McCarron SCS EngineersSuffern, NY | gmccarron@scsengineers.comGreg is a USCC Certified Composting Professional™ and a registered professional engineer in six states. He has 35 years of experience … |
 | Greg Pabich | Compost University™ Faculty Greg Pabich Northland CapitalSaint Cloud, MN | gpabich@northlandcapital.comIn 2015, Greg Pabich joined Northland Capital as Director of Business Development. He holds four degrees in finance, economics, mathematics … |
 | Gregory Evanylo | Compost University™ Faculty Gregory Evanylo School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Virginia TechBlacksburg, VA | gevanylo@vt.eduGreg Evanylo is a Professor in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Virginia … |
 | Gregory Saul | Compost University™ Faculty Gregory Saul Tetra TechDiamond Bar, CA | greg.saul@tetratech.comGreg Saul is a Senior Project Manager at Tetra Tech. He has 26 years in waste management as both a … |
 | Gretchen Losano | Compost University™ Faculty Gretchen Losano West Maui Green CycleLahaina, HI | gretchen@westmauigreencycle.comGretchen Losano is the founder of West Maui Green Cycle. While working diligently for the last 6 years to … |
 | Hanna Blaufuss | Compost University™ Faculty Hannah Blaufuss US EPAWashington, DC | blaufuss.hannah@epa.govHannah Blaufuss has been at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for almost 7 years. She started in the Office of Pollution … |
 | Holly Shiralipour | Compost University™ Faculty Holly Shiralipour USDA Natural Resources Conservation ServiceVictorville, CA | holly.shiralipour@usda.govHolly J Shiralipour considers herself a conservationist, educator, and change agent that thrives in helping people to see … |
 | Isaac Bearg | Compost University™ Faculty Isaac Bearg New Jersey Composting CouncilSouth Orange, NJ | isaac@njcomposting.comVice President, is an MBA from Boston University with concentrations in Finance and Energy and Environmental Sustainability. As … |
 | Jack Breezee | Compost University™ Faculty Jack Breezee Sutter HealthSacramento, CA | breezeJ@sutterhealth.orgJack Breezee is the Regional Director of Food and Nutrition Services for Sutter Health’s 10 acute care hospitals located in the … |
 | Jairo Gonzalez | Compost University™ Faculty Jairo Gonzalez NJ Composting Council and the NJ Organics RecyclingDemarest, NJ | jairo@njcomposting.comJairo Gonzalez, Founder/Trustee/President, NJCC – Along with his team Jairo was able to achieve 501c3 … |
 | Jake Saavedra | Compost University™ Faculty Jake Saavedra Green Mountain TechnologiesBainbridge Island, WA | jake@compostingtechnology.comJake is Chief Technology Officer at Green Mountain Technologies, heading up the controls engineering team and coordinating hardware and … |
 | Jane Wilch | Compost University™ Faculty Jane Wilch City of Iowa CityIowa City, IA | jane-wilch@iowa-city.orgJane Wilch is the Recycling Coordinator for the City of Iowa City. She manages waste reduction programs and … |
 | Jarrett Bond | Compost University™ Faculty Jarrett Bond Atlas OrganicsSpartanburg, SC | jarrett.bond@atlasorganics.netJarrett Bond is the Controller for Atlas Organics. Jarrett has worked for Atlas for nearly three years working to develop and … |
 | Jean Bonhotal | Compost University™ Faculty Jean Bonhotal Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY | jb29@cornell.eduJean works on composting feedstock from food to manure to animal carcasses. Currently her time includes work on food scrap, manure … |
 | Jeff Gage | Compost University™ Faculty Jeff Gage Green Mountain TechnologiesBainbridge Island, WA | jeff@compostingtechnology.comJeff Gage has been the Senior Systems Designer at Green Mountain Technologies for the past decade, providing large scale … |
 | Jeff Ziegenbein | Compost University™ Faculty Jeff Ziegenbein Inland Empire Regional Composting AuthorityRancho Cucamonga, CA | jziegenb@ieua.orgJeff Ziegenbein is an experienced organics manager producing 10 million cubic yards of compost over his 30 … |
 | Jeffrey Neal | Compost University™ Faculty Jeffrey Neal Loop Closing LLCWashington, DC | jeffrey@loopclosing.comBefore founding Loop Closing LLC, Commander Jeffrey Neal, Retired, served a 24 year career in the United States Navy as … |
| Jessica Chiartas | Compost University™ Faculty Jessica Chiartas UC DavisDavis, CA | jlchiartas@ucdavis.eduJessica Chiartas is a PhD Candidate in Soils and Biogeochemistry researching the impacts of agricultural management on soil carbon and overall … | |
 | Jessica Toth | Compost University™ Faculty Jessica Toth Solana Center for Environmental InnovationEncinitas, CA | jessica@solanacenter.orgJessica has overseen the turnaround at 40-year-old Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, leading with her vision of landfills … |
 | Jim Davis | Compost University™ Faculty Jim Davis Atlas OrganicsSpartanburg, SC | jim.davis@atlasorganics.netJim Davis joined Atlas Organics in April of 2016. Bringing 25 years of experience in sales and marketing, Jim leads the … |
 | John Culpepper | Compost University™ Faculty John Culpepper North Country School and Camp TreetopsLake Placid, NY | jculpepper@northcountryschool.orgSince 2005, John Culpepper has directed campus operations and maintenance efforts, renovation, new capital construction, and … |
 | Jon Klapperich | Compost University™ Faculty Jon Klapperich Minnesota Waste Wise FoundationSaint Paul, MN | jklapperich@mnchamber.comJon has been with Minnesota Waste Wise Foundation for five years and manages the employees of Waste Wise … |
 | Joseph England | Compost University™ Faculty Joseph England City of OrlandoOrlando, FL | joseph.england@cityoforlando.netJoe works for the City of Orlando as a Sustainability Project Manager, overseeing several initiatives related to solid waste and … |
 | Josh Evans | Compost University™ Faculty Josh Evans Vermeer CorporationPella, IA | shuaevans@vermeer.comProduct Support Manager – Responsibility for Customer Service, Field Service, and Corporate Account management for the Tree Care, Rental, Landscape, Recycling, … |
 | Josh Rembusch | Compost University™ Faculty Josh Rembusch Byers ScientificBloomington, IND | josh.rembusch@byers-scientific.comJosh serves as VP of Business Development where he focuses his efforts on assisting customers in understanding how their facility’s malodor-emitting … |
 | Juli Blalock | Compost University Faculty™ Juli Blalock SC Department of Environmental ControlColumbia, SC | blalocje@dhec.sc.gov cfryer@sccommerce.comJuli Blalock is a native of Columbia, South Carolina. She is a graduate of the University of … |
 | Julianna Keeling | Compost University™ Faculty Julianna Keeling Washington and Lee University, Terravive LLCGlen Allen, VA | julskeeling7@gmail.comJuliana Keeling is a fourth year university student at Washington and Lee University. Juliana studied Chemistry … |
 | Justin Ganschow | Compost University™ Faculty Justin Ganschow Caterpillar Safety ServicesPeoria, IL | ganschow_justin_r@cat.comJustin Ganschow has over 15 years of experience in the Environment, Health and Safety field working in environmental education, public … |
 | Kamal Daghistani | Compost University™ Faculty Kamal Daghistani Spring Lane CapitalBoston, MA | kamal@springlanecapital.com |
 | Kara Brewer Boyd | Compost University™ Faculty Kara Brewer Boyd Association of American Indian FarmersKara Brewer Boyd is President of the Association of American Indian Farmers which provides advocacy and technical assistance to American … |
 | Karen Hills | Compost University™ Faculty Karen Hills Washington State UniversityPuyallup, WA | khills@wsu.eduKaren Hills has been a Research Associate with Washington State University’s Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources since 2018. … |
 | Katharine Wilkinson | Compost University™ Faculty Katharine Wilkinson Project DrawdownDr. Katharine Wilkinson is an author, strategist, and teacher, bringing focus to what is possible for humanity and our home, this earth. She is … |
 | Kayla Conway | Compost University™ Faculty Kayla Conway Post Landfill Action NetworkPhiladelphia, PA | kayla@postlandfill.orgKayla works primarily on the development of the Atlas project, an assessment tool that measures waste reduction initiatives on … |
 | Keith Vodrazka | Compost University™ Faculty Keith Vodrazka Cool PlanetGreenwood Village, CO | keith.vodrazka@coolplanet.comKeith is currently Director of Technical Services for Cool Planet, an agriculture technology company that develops, and markets a shovel-ready … |
 | Kellie Kish | Compost University™ Faculty Kellie Kish Minnesota Composting CouncilMinneapolis, MN | kellie.kish@minneapolismn.govKellie Kish and Ginny Black sat in a coffee shop and filled out the incorporation paperwork for the MNCC 10 … |
 | Ken Smicilas | Compost University™ Faculty Ken Smicilas Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL | kdsmici@ilstu.eduResponsible for organization, content and instruction of several agronomy/general education courses at Illinois State University. I have presented or co-presented … |
| Kevin Barnes | Compost University™ Faculty Kevin Barnes Provost & Pritchard Consulting GroupBakersfield, CA | nes@ppeng.comKevin Barnes has managed solid waste and recycling systems for over 40 years. He grew up in a … | |
 | Kourtnii Brown | Compost University™ Faculty Kourtnii Brown California Alliance for Community CompostingSan Francisco, CA | kourtnii.brown@gmail.comKourtnii Brown is a worm wrangler, soil slinger, and the Founder and Director of Common Compost in … |
 | Kristine Ellsworth | Compost University™ Faculty Kristine Ellsworth NYS Department of Environmental ConservationAlbany, NY | kristine.ellsworth@dec.ny.govKristine Ellsworth is an Assistant Environmental Engineer for the NYS Department of Environmental Conversation Organics Reduction & Recycling … |
 | Laura Kavanaugh | Compost University™ Faculty Laura Kavanaugh Genome Insights LLCHillsborough, NC | laura.kavanaugh@genomeinsights.comDr. Laura Kavanaugh holds a PhD from Duke University’s Molecular Genetics and Microbiology Department. She also holds a M.S. degree … |
 | Laurel Cohen | Compost University™ Faculty Laurel Cohen Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke UniversityDurham, NC | laurel.cohen@duke.eduLaurel is passionate about food and agriculture and appreciates the incredible ability of compost to … |
 | Lauren Clarke | Compost University™ Faculty Lauren Clarke TurnDallas, TX | lauren@turncompost.comLauren Clarke is the Founder and CEO of Turn. Lauren has degrees in Violin Performance from the University of North Texas, Strategic … |
 | Leah Marie Retherford | Compost University™ Faculty Leah Marie Retherford Atlas OrganicsRidgewood, NY | leah.retherford@atlasorganics.netLeah is a Project Manager in the Engineering Department at Atlas Organics. In this role she supports permitting, regulatory compliance, compost … |
 | Leo Beckerman | Compost University™ Faculty Leo Beckerman Zero FoodprintSan Francisco, CA | leo@zerofoodprint.orgLeo Beckerman serves as the Director of Operations for Zero Foodprint, ensuring programs and operations have the maximum impact in … |
 | Leslie Lukacs | Compost University™ Faculty Leslie Lukacs Zero Waste SonomaSanta Rosa, CA | leslie.lukacs@sonoma-county.orgMs. Lukacs is the Executive Director of Zero Waste Sonoma (formally Sonoma County Waste Management Agency) and oversees reuse, … |
 | Leslie Rodgers | Compost University™ Faculty Leslie Rodgers Atlas OrganicsSpartanburg, SC | leslie.rodgers@atlasorganics.netLeslie Rodgers has grown with Atlas Organics since 2016. Beginning in education and engagement, Leslie gained solid skills to support organics … |
 | Linda Bilsens Brolis | Compost University™ Faculty Linda Bilsens Brolis Institute for Local Self-RelianceWashington, DC | lbilsens@ilsr.orgLinda Bilsens Brolis is the Project Manager for ILSR’s Neighborhood Soil Rebuilders Composter Trainer Program. The NSR program … |
 | Linda Norris-Waldt | Compost University™ Faculty Linda Norris-Waldt US Composting CouncilMiddletown, MD | lnorriswaldt@compostingcouncil.orgLinda Norris-Waldt is the Advocacy and Chapters Director of the US Composting Council, where she has held various roles for … |
 | Lindsay Klingenschmidt | Compost University™ Faculty Lindsay Klingenschmidt University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, NC | lklinge1@uncc.eduLindsay Klingenschmidt, born and raised in Ohio, holds degrees from Elon University (BA History) and The University … |
 | Luis Chamorro | Compost University™ Faculty Luis Chamorro The Ground UpHouston, TX | luis.chamorro@thegroundup.comAs Vice President of Sales & Marketing for The Ground Up (TGU), I am based in Houston, Texas and have … |
 | Lynn Fang | Compost University™ Faculty Lynn Fang LA CompostPomona, CA | lynn@lacompost.orgLynn Fang, MS is a recognized educator, leader, and scientist in composting systems as integrated aspects of ecological land management. She … |
 | Mary Matava | Compost University™ Faculty Mary Matava Agri Service Inc.Oceanside, CA | mary@agriserviceinc.comMary obtained her degree in Agronomy from Oregon State University in 1979. After moving to California, she started an agricultural … |
 | Matt Cotton | Compost University™ Faculty Matt Cotton Integrated Waste Management Consulting, LLCRichmond, CA | matt@mattcotton.com • Over 30 years in the organics recycling industry;• Permitted and helped develop some of the major … |
 | Md Mahfuz Islam | Compost University™ Faculty Md Mahfuz Islam North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, NC | mislam25@ncsu.eduI joined North Carolina State University as a Ph.D. student in the Spring-2021 Semester. I completed my BS … |
 | Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli | Compost University™ Faculty Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli meredith@commongroundcompost.com |
 | Michael J Bryan-Brown | Compost University™ Faculty Michael J Bryan-Brown Green Mountain TechnologiesBainbridge Island, WA | mbb@compostingtechnology.comMr. Bryan-Brown is a Civil/Environmental Engineer with experience in compost systems design, biosolids management and wastewater treatment design. … |
 | Michael Larrivee | Compost University™ Faculty Michael Larrivee Atlas OrganicsMemphis, TN | mike.larrivee@atlasorganics.netMike Larrivee is a Licensed Professional Geologist, and General Manager for Atlas Organics Composting and Hauling Operations. . He received a … |
 | Michael Martinez | Compost University™ Faculty Michael Martinez LA CompostLos Angeles, CA | lbilsens@ilsr.orgMichael is a former elementary school teacher, a father of two, and the Founder and Executive Director of LA Compost. … |
 | Michael Robinson | Compost University™ Faculty Michael Robinson Rust Belt Riders+Tilth SoilCleveland, OH | Michael@rustbeltriders.comMichael is a co-founder of Rust Belt Riders+Tilth Soil, an organization dedicated to transforming regional food systems through the … |
| Mike Carignan | Compost University™ Faculty Mike Carignan Agresource Inc.Rowley, MA | mcarignan@agresourceinc.com, dharding@agresourceinc.comMike is an experienced turf manger with 10 years’ experience with high intensity golf course management. He has worked at … | |
 | Mitch Kessler | Compost University™ Faculty Mitch Kessler Kessler Consulting, IncTampa, FL | mk@kesconsult.comMitch Kessler, is President of Kessler Consulting, Inc. which is headquartered in Tampa, FL and has a satellite office in … |
 | Natasha Duarte | Compost University™ Faculty Natasha Duarte Composting Association of Vermont, Inc.Hinesburg, VT | natasha@compostingvermont.orgNatasha Duarte is the Director of the Composting Association of Vermont (CAV). She represents CAV in policy initiatives, … |
| Nellie Brown | Compost University Faculty™ Nellie Brown njb7@cornell.edu | |
 | Nicole Chardoul | Compost University™ Faculty Nicole Chardoul RRS (Resource Recycling Systems)Ann Arbor, MI | nchardoul@recycle.comNicole Chardoul, a licensed professional engineer, certified hazardous materials manager, and certified compost professional, is Principal and Vice … |
 | Nicole Wagner | Compost University™ Faculty Nicole Wagner Department of Agricultural Sciences, Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX | nwagner@txstate.eduDr. Nicole Wagner is an assistant professor at Texas State University in the Department of … |
 | Nina Sevilla | Compost University™ Faculty Nina Sevilla NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council)San Franisco, CA | nsevilla@nrdc.orgNina Sevilla works to ensure we have a sustainable, healthy, and equitable food system for all. She … |
 | Orion Black-Brown | Compost University™ Faculty Orion Black-Brown Green Mountain TechnologiesBainbridge Island, WA | obb@compostingtechnology.comOrion is a mechanical engineer and product manager at green mountain technologies, responsible for the containerized composting system, new … |
 | Patrick Gridley | Compost University™ Faculty Patrick Gridley Atlas OrganicsMemphis, TN | patrick.gridley@atlasorganics.netI came to the compost world through small scale farming. The circular, sustainable, and essentially local nature of compost is very … |
 | Paul Hawken | Compost University™ Faculty Paul Hawken paul@paulhawken.comPaul Hawken is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, author and activist who has dedicated his life to environmental sustainability and changing the relationship between business and the … |
 | Peter Hirst | Compost University™ Faculty Peter Hirst SymsoilPalo Alto, CA | phirst@symsoil.comPeter Hirst is a founder and principal of Symsoil Inc, where he develops biochar co-composting products and methods. Peter has specialized … |
 | Pierce Louis | Compost University™ Faculty Pierce Louis Dirt HuggerDallesport, WA | pierce@dirthugger.comPierce Louis is a co-founder at Dirt Hugger, a 60,000 Ton per Year composting company located in Dallesport, WA. Dirt Hugger … |
 | Rebecca Ryals | Compost University™ Faculty Rebecca Ryals University of California, MercedMerced, CA | rryals@ucmerced.eduRebecca is an Assistant Professor of Agroecology at the University of California, Merced. She studies how nutrients and carbon … |
 | Regina Cagle Irr | Compost University™ Faculty Regina Cagle Irr EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBCHunt Valley, MD | rcagleirr@eaest.comRegina Cagle Irr, P.E. is an environmental engineer with over 14 years of experience … |
 | Reneé Wallace | Compost University™ Faculty Reneé Wallace ReMark Composting SolutionsDetroit, MI | renee@doersedge.comReneé has the privilege of leading three entrepreneurial entities, Doers Edge LLC, FoodPLUS Detroit, and ReMark Composting Solutions (Co-Founder). She … |
| Rhett Marlow | Compost University™ Faculty Rhett Marlow Cowart Mulch Products, Inc.Sugar Hill, GA | rmarlow@cowartmulch.comWith over 25 years of experience across multiple industries and varying capacities, Rhett Marlow is a seasoned business … | |
 | Rhodes Yepsen | Compost University™ Faculty Rhodes Yepsen Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)New York, NY | exec.dir@bpiworld.orgRhodes Yepsen is Executive Director of the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), a non-profit advocating for the scalable diversion … |
 | Rick Carr | Compost University™ Faculty Rick Carr Rodale InstituteKutztown, PA | rick.carr@rodaleinstitute.orgRick Carr is the Compost Production Specialist at Rodale Institute in Kutztown, PA. He has spent much of his career studying … |
 | Rob Michitsch | Compost University™ Faculty Rob Michitsch University of Wisconsin Stevens PointStevens Point, WI | rmichits@uwsp.eduSince Fall 2009, Dr. Michitsch has held an Assistant/Associate Professor position at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point … |
| Robert Beaudoin | Compost University™ Faculty Robert Beaudoin Lexington Compost SiteLexington, MA | rbeaudoin@lexingtonma.govAs Superintendent of Environmental Services Mr. Beaudoin is responsible for managing environmental service programs, including contracted curbside refuse collection and … | |
 | Robert Miller | Compost University™ Faculty Robert Miller Soil and Crops Science Department at Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO | rmiller@colostate.eduDr. Miller is an affiliate professor in the soil and Crops Science Department … |
 | Ron Alexander | Compost University™ Faculty Ron Alexander R. Alexander Associates, Inc.Apex, NC | ron@alexassoc.netMr. Alexander has over 35 years of experience in all aspects of compost and other organic recycled product manufacturing, … |
 | Russell Faldik | Compost University™ Faculty Russell Faldik San Antonio, TX | rfaldik@newearthcompost.com Russell joined Leonard Holding Company as CFO in May of 2007. Leonard Holding is a privately owned 3rd generation company … |
 | Ryan Cerrato | Compost University™ Faculty Ryan Cerrato WeCare Denali, LLCGarnet Valley, PA | ryan.cerrato@denaliwater.comMr. Cerrato currently serves as the Vice President of Product Marketing for WeCare Denali where he oversees all of … |
 | Ryan Cooper | Compost University™ Faculty Ryan Cooper Rubicon GlobalAtlanta, GA | ryan.cooper@rubicon.comRyan Cooper is Director of Circular Economy Solutions at Rubicon, a software platform that provides smart waste and recycling solutions for … |
 | Ryan Duckett | Compost University™ Faculty Ryan Duckett SCS EngineersMidlothian, VA | ryan.duckett@geosyntec.comMr. Duckett has served as an engineering consultant for landfill, landfill gas, and sustainable materials management operations in SCS’s Richmond, Virginia … |
 | Sally Brown | Compost University™ Faculty Sally Brown University of WashingtonSeattle, WA | slb@uw.eduSally has her MS and PhD from the University of Maryland. She is a born and bread New Yorker who … |
 | Samantha Winkle | Compost University™ Faculty Samantha Winkle Waste ConnectionsPuyallup, WA | samantha.winkle@wasteconnections.comSamantha is the Assistant District Manager at LRI and Silver Springs Organics, an extremely dynamic post collection district within Waste Connections. … |
 | Sarah Hobson | Compost University™ Faculty Sarah Hobson University of VermontBurlington, VT | sahobson@uvm.eduGraduate researcher at The University of Vermont in microplastic contamination of compost (emphasis on Vermont) and microplastic impacts on soil … |
 | Sashti Balasundaram | Compost University™ Faculty Sashti Balasundaram WeRadiateGetzville, NY | Sashti@WeRadiate.comSashti is an educator and entrepreneur developing novel approaches to create technology and digital tools for mitigating climate impact and enhancing soil … |
 | Scott Gamble | Compost University™ Faculty Scott Gamble Waste Management, Incsgamble1@wm.com |
 | Scott Subler | Compost University™ Faculty Scott Subler ClimecoState College, PA | ssubler@climeco.comScott is a widely recognized scientific, policy, and business expert in the areas of greenhouse gas mitigation and environmental credit programs … |
 | Shelby R Hoglund | Compost University™ Faculty Shelby R Hoglund The University of ArizonaTucson, AZ | srhoglund@email.arizona.eduShelby Hoglund is a PhD student at the University of Arizona studying effects of co-composted biochar on soil … |
 | Shota Austin | Compost University™ Faculty Shota Austin Tank’s Green StuffTucson, AZ | shota@ffxsite.netShota is a former U of A Compost Cat, has experience in producing, marketing, and selling both food waste and … |
 | Solange Ackrill | Compost University™ Faculty Solange Ackrill Club CoffeeToronto, ON | sackrill@clubcoffee.comSolange Ackrill has built a reputation as a brand strategy innovator with a deep understanding of the food retailing environment, with … |
 | Sophia Jones | Compost University™ Faculty Sophia Jones Institute for Local Self RelianceWashington, DC | sjones@ilsr.orgSophia Jones, Policy and Development Associate – Sophia works on the Composting for Community team at the Institute … |
| Srividhya Viswanathan | Compost University™ Faculty Srividhya Viswanathan SCS EngineersSan Diego, CA | sviswanathan@scsengineers.com | |
 | Stan Slaughter | Compost University™ Faculty Stan Slaughter Missouri Organic RecyclingKansas City, MO | stan@missouriorganic.comStan is a 30 year veteran of the composting movement. He became a full-time compost educator in 1992. He … |
 | Susan Thoman | Compost University™ Faculty Susan Thoman Compost Manufacturing AlliancePort Orchard, WA | susan@composterapproved.comSusan is the founder of the Compost Manufacturing Alliance (CMA), a composter owned services group providing technical review and … |
 | Suzanne Longacre | Compost University™ Faculty Suzanne Longacre Laurel Valley SoilsLandenberg, PA | suzanne@laurelvalleysoils.comSuzanne Longacre is the USCC Market Development Committee Co- Chair, Marketing Manager for Laurel Valley Soils, and a Food Marketing … |
 | Suzie Boxman | Compost University™ Faculty Suzie Boxman Environmental Research & Education FoundationRaleigh, NC | sboxman@erefdn.orgSuzie Boxman is the Director of Programs at the Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF), which directs and … |
 | Tay Dunklee | Compost University™ Faculty Tay Dunklee City & County of DenverDenver, CO | tay.dunklee@denvergov.orgTay Dunklee is a Program Administrator for the City and County of Denver’s Solid Waste Management division, specializing … |
 | Ted Dirkx | Compost University™ Faculty Ted Dirkx VermeerPella, IA | tdirkx@vermeer.comAfter studying composting and graduating with a degree in Environmental Studies from Central College he joined equipment manufacturer Vermeer Corporation in Pella, … |
 | Tera Lewandowski | Compost University™ Faculty Tera Lewandowski Scotts Miracle GroMarysville, OH | tera.lewandowski@scotts.comI am a Sr. Scientist for Scotts Miracle Gro where I have worked for 7 years in growing media product … |
 | Tess Feigenbaum | Compost University™ Faculty Tess Feigenbaum Epic RenewalProvidence, RI | tess@epicrenewal.orgTess Feigenbaum is Cofounder of and Operations Director at Epic Renewal, a community-scale composting organization based in Rhode Island. She is … |
 | Thomas Herlihy | Compost University™ Faculty Thomas Herlihy WeCare DenaliGeneseo, NY | thomas.herlihy@denaliwater.comTom has over 35 years, leading the design, permitting and operations of large-scale organic waste management projects. His role in these … |
 | Tim O’Neill | Compost University™ Faculty Tim O’Neill Engineered Compost SystemsSeattle, WA | tim@compostsystems.comTim is President and founder of Engineered Compost Systems (ECS) (1999 to present). During his 28 years in the compost … |
 | Tina Marie Cade | Compost University™ Faculty Tina Marie Cade Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX | tc10@txstate.eduTina Marie (Waliczek) Cade is a Professor of Horticulture in the Department of Agricultural Science at Texas State … |
 | Todd Dunderdale | Compost University™ Faculty Todd Dunderdale Komptech AmericasDenver, CO | t.dunderdale@komptechamericas.comTodd Dunderdale has been a waste professional for 20 years. He is the founder of Komptech USA, and current Senior Area … |
 | Todd Williams | Compost University™ Faculty Todd Williams Jacobs EngineeringSouth Lyon, MI | todd.williams3@jacobs.comMr. Williams has a 40-year career in environmental engineering with operating and design experience and specific emphasis in biosolids management … |
| Tracie Bills | Compost University™ Faculty Tracie Bills tbills@scsengineers.com | |
 | Tyler Scott Wright | Compost University™ Faculty Tyler Scott Wright Allwood Recyclers Inc.San Marcos, TX | tyler@allwoodrecyclers.netTyler Wright has spent the past decade working in the Compost Industry, currently at Allwood Recyclers inc. in … |
 | Veronica Pardo | Compost University™ Faculty Veronica Pardo Resource Recovery Coalition of CaliforniaSacramento, CA | veronica@resourcecoalition.orgVeronica Pardo serves as the Regulatory Affairs Director for the Resource Recovery Coalition of California. Thanks to the growing … |
 | Wendell Simonson | Compost University™ Faculty Wendell Simonson Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)Boulder, CO | wendell@bpiworld.orgWendell Simonson is the Marketing Director for the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), and is responsible for all aspects of … |
 | Wendy Scott | Compost University™ Faculty Wendy Scott Wendy Scott & Associates, Inc.Raleigh, NC | wendy@wendyscottassociates.comWendy Scott, Certified Association Executive, has served as an association Executive Director, consultant and trainer for over 35 … |
 | Will Kelley | Compost University™ Faculty Will Kelley Napa Recycling & Waste Services / Northern Recycling, LLCAmerican Canyon, CA | willk@naparecycling.comMr. Kelley has worked for Napa Recycling & Waste Services for ten years … |
 | Xenia Dolovova | Compost University™ Faculty Xenia Dolovova Zero Waste WashingtonSeattle, WA | xenia@zerowastewashington.org |
 | Xinci Tan | Compost University™ Faculty Xinci Tan Zero Waste SonomaSanta Rosa, CA | xinci.tan@sonoma-county.orgAs the Organics Program Manager for Zero Waste Sonoma, I oversee contracts, education, and policies related to composting in … |