Experience

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  WSP

  • RTP, NC

  • Senior Engineer

    • 2010 - Present
    • RTP, NC

    I work on a variety of environmental engineering and meeting planning topics in support of clients.

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  Zhejiang University

  • Visiting Professor

    • Oct 2009 - Oct 2015

    I worked with graduate students at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China on environmental topics by providing advice on research topics, giving lectures on environmental issues related to combustion, and providing assistance with English grammar.

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  Air & Waste Management Association

  • Pittsburgh, PA

  • Interim Executive Director

    • Mar 2012 - Oct 2012
    • Pittsburgh, PA

    I served as Interim Executive Director 6 1/2 months while a search was done for a new Executive Director of A&WMA.

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  Air & Waste Management Association

  • Interim Executive Director

    • Aug 2009 - Jan 2010

    I served as the Interim Executive Director of A&WMA while serving on the Search Committee for a new Executive Director. I led a staff of approximately 20, oversaw day-to-day operations, and hired a Chief Information Officer. A&WMA publishes two magazines, holds an Annual Conference & Exhibition, and organizes specialty conferences, workshops, and webinars. A&WMA has over 8000 members worldwide with Sections and Chapters throughout the world. Its members include representation from government, industry, academia, and consultants with a wide range of disciplines in environmental fields.

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  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

  • Chief, Air Pollution Technology Branch

    • Jun 1970 - Jan 2009

    I supervised a branch of approximately 25 staff who performed research on control of NOx, SOx, PM, and air toxics, including mercury from a wide variety of stationary combustion sources ranging from utility boilers to wood stoves. While at EPA I represented the US on a UN committee to evaluate ways to eliminate ozone depleting substances. I also worked with Russia, Ukraine, and Taiwan on demonstrations of reburn technology for NOx control. I worked with the Chinese EPA to hold workshops on control of NOx, HAPs, and mercury from stationary combustion sources.

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  U.S. Naval Ordnance Station

  • Mechanical Engineer

    • May 1966 - Jun 1970

    After serving as a co-op student at the Naval Ordnance Station in Louisville, KY I was hired as a permanent civilian employee in 1968, went to graduate school, and returned in August 1969. Initially, I worked on conversion of a grenade launcher for use on small craft in Vietnam. Later I worked on development of a computerized gun-fired control system for use on Naval ships. Finally, I developed a system to measure emissions from the plating shop.