Experience

Cyclyx

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SVP Digital Asset Strategy & Technical Services

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

• Senior Vice President of Digital Asset Strategy & Commercialization

  • Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

  Portland, Oregon, United States

• Vice President of Operations

  • Feb 2021 - Mar 2022

  Tigard, Oregon, United States Cyclyx International was created to help drive innovations and new business models to dramatically increase the recyclability of waste plastics. Today only about 10% of the world’s plastic is recycled – the rest is wasted. Our goal is to increase this recovery rate from 10% to 90%. At Cyclyx, we want to transform plastic waste into a recyclable resource, and we are dedicated to doing that at scale and speed. We collaborate with partners to develop recycling solutions for all types of… Show more Cyclyx International was created to help drive innovations and new business models to dramatically increase the recyclability of waste plastics. Today only about 10% of the world’s plastic is recycled – the rest is wasted. Our goal is to increase this recovery rate from 10% to 90%. At Cyclyx, we want to transform plastic waste into a recyclable resource, and we are dedicated to doing that at scale and speed. We collaborate with partners to develop recycling solutions for all types of waste plastic, redirecting what would have otherwise gone to landfill, into new pathways, to be used again and again.



Jackhammerjet (www.jackhammerjet.com)

• Owner

  • Oct 2016 - Nov 2021

  Portland, Oregon Area Federal OSHA has issued their final rule aimed at reducing lung cancer, silicosis, & chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by reducing exposure to respirable crystalline silica. OSHA estimates that this rule, when implemented, will .."save over 600 lives and prevent more than 900 new cases of silicosis each year..." Jackhammer Jet® (Patent Pending) was created in 2016 to offer the first commercially available Jackhammer misting system which has been proven to reduce employee… Show more Federal OSHA has issued their final rule aimed at reducing lung cancer, silicosis, & chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by reducing exposure to respirable crystalline silica. OSHA estimates that this rule, when implemented, will .."save over 600 lives and prevent more than 900 new cases of silicosis each year..." Jackhammer Jet® (Patent Pending) was created in 2016 to offer the first commercially available Jackhammer misting system which has been proven to reduce employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica. It was originally tested by NIOSH, and adapted for commercial use to serve the needs of those in construction and general industry. Additional products are available to help with your safety and compliance needs! Show less



Agilyx

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Operations

  • Dec 2019 - May 2021

  Tigard · Manage 4 P&Ls for 3 separate companies · Improve workflow through targeted checklists, operating procedures, and process upset analysis · Develop and implement chemical processing training · Create procedures for a novel polymer recycling process, from receiving through offtake · Institute best practices for optimization of Operations · Develop and institute roles and responsibilities for personnel within the organization

• Director Of Operations

  • May 2019 - Dec 2019

  · Manage operations personnel and collaborate with other functional areas of the business to ensure that the plant meets operational, financial and safety goals. · Ensures that the plant is adequately staffed with well-trained and competent team players that routinely deploy on their skills and experience. · Ensure the plants design, construction and condition is a positive asset in support of the businesses’ ability to accomplish its operational, financial and safety goals.. · Ensure… Show more · Manage operations personnel and collaborate with other functional areas of the business to ensure that the plant meets operational, financial and safety goals. · Ensures that the plant is adequately staffed with well-trained and competent team players that routinely deploy on their skills and experience. · Ensure the plants design, construction and condition is a positive asset in support of the businesses’ ability to accomplish its operational, financial and safety goals.. · Ensure that all areas of the business have effective and efficient systems and processes that enable employees and the business to thrive. · Ensure that the plant and its employees are supportive of employee health and safety and meets applicable safety and environmental regulations and laws. · Monitor plant operating costs and cost projections. Identifying and taking action to control, avoid and reduce costs as appropriate. · Cultivate a collaborative company-wide work culture that routinely identifies and implements incremental improvements to the plant’s operation and design for the express purpose of optimizing financial performance, operational performance and safety

• Director of EH&S and Operations Integration

  • Mar 2018 - May 2019

  Tigard, Oregon · Manage Process Safety Management for a novel chemical process · Coordinate, record, and facilitate process hazard operability studies. · Design, create, implement, and train on required health & safety policies & programs. · Prepare, document, and maintain key files such as: training records, workplace hazard assessments, medical surveillance, operating procedures, and written compliance plans (i.e. process safety, hazard communication, hearing, respiratory, lockout/tagout, SPCC… Show more · Manage Process Safety Management for a novel chemical process · Coordinate, record, and facilitate process hazard operability studies. · Design, create, implement, and train on required health & safety policies & programs. · Prepare, document, and maintain key files such as: training records, workplace hazard assessments, medical surveillance, operating procedures, and written compliance plans (i.e. process safety, hazard communication, hearing, respiratory, lockout/tagout, SPCC, etc.) · Schedule employee medical evaluations and fit tests and maintain health clinic documents and OSHA 300 log. · Perform routine EHS inspections and investigations. Develop corrective actions, assign responsibility, and track progress through completion · Support Plant Manager by meeting performance targets and implementing safety & sustainability initiatives designed to drive safety culture · Establish best practices for compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies and performance goals using Environmental Management Systems and Process Safety Management · Strictly adhere to the monitoring and testing schedule specified in environmental permits and maintain accurate records and logs of compliance data · Maintain current knowledge of USDOT shipping policies for shipment of Agilyx Styrene Oil (ASO), and hazardous waste. · Maintain Hazardous Waste manifests and ensure storage and shipping of hazardous wastes occurs in compliance with regulations. · Maintain current knowledge of Dangerous Goods policies and prepare shipments · Prepare and submit Semi-Annual and Annual ACDP Reports to DEQ. · Prepare and submit OSFM Annual Hazardous Substance Inventory Report. · Develop exposure assessment plans · Collect environmental monitoring samples (air, waste, water) for laboratory analysis and interpret final data · Develop exposure assessment plans, conduct sampling, and ensure tasks are safe for operators to perform

• EHS Manager

  • Mar 2017 - Mar 2018



Regenyx

• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

• General Manager

  • May 2019 - May 2021

  Tigard, Oregon · Manage the production output of a commercial scale polystyrene chemical recycling pyrolysis plant · Effectively manage Operational budget · Coordinate design and implementation of process improvements · Ensure all health, safety, and environmental regulations and requirements are followed · Serve as the point person between the Joint Venture of Agilyx and America's Styrenics · Oversee the day to day Operations of the facility · Develop and execute on strategic plans for the… Show more · Manage the production output of a commercial scale polystyrene chemical recycling pyrolysis plant · Effectively manage Operational budget · Coordinate design and implementation of process improvements · Ensure all health, safety, and environmental regulations and requirements are followed · Serve as the point person between the Joint Venture of Agilyx and America's Styrenics · Oversee the day to day Operations of the facility · Develop and execute on strategic plans for the facility Show less



Anderson Environmental Contracting, LLC (AEC)

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Health and Safety Director

  • Apr 2016 - Mar 2017

  Kelso, Washington -Performing complex occupational exposure risk assessments from environmental sampling data in order to ensure protection of worker health. -Development of Health and Safety programming and SOPs -Technical resource and author of Site Specific Health and Safety Plans -Provided Health & Safety over site for crews working for Washington Department of Ecology, Portland General Electric, General Motors, The United States Department of the Interior, Port of Ridgefield, and many… Show more -Performing complex occupational exposure risk assessments from environmental sampling data in order to ensure protection of worker health. -Development of Health and Safety programming and SOPs -Technical resource and author of Site Specific Health and Safety Plans -Provided Health & Safety over site for crews working for Washington Department of Ecology, Portland General Electric, General Motors, The United States Department of the Interior, Port of Ridgefield, and many others -Developed safety protocol for environmental remediation of: Dioxin, KO88 (Spent Potliners), PCB's, PAH's, Arsenic, and Lead. -Risk Assessment and determination of appropriate mitigation controls -Responsible for employee training and certifications -Managing L&I claims -Conducting incident and near miss investigations and employing route cause analysis to provide recommendations on how to prevent future incidents from occurring. Show less



Oregon State University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  Corvallis, Oregon Area (Oregon Department of Transportation Study) -Researched lighting systems effect on traffic speed -Created and distributed survey to a diverse group of construction professionals -Analyzed and interpreted survey responses

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2015 - Apr 2016

  Corvallis, Oregon Area 2016 Graduate teaching assistant for HHS 231, Lifetime Fitness for Health 2015/2016 Graduate teaching assistant for Kin 394, Resistance Training Program Design 2014/2015 Graduate teaching assistant for EXSS 321, Biomechanics of Human Movement. Duties of this position include: -Creating lesson plans and lecturing on a bi-weekly basis -Facilitating study sessions -Working one on one with students to improve academic performance -Creating assignments and… Show more 2016 Graduate teaching assistant for HHS 231, Lifetime Fitness for Health 2015/2016 Graduate teaching assistant for Kin 394, Resistance Training Program Design 2014/2015 Graduate teaching assistant for EXSS 321, Biomechanics of Human Movement. Duties of this position include: -Creating lesson plans and lecturing on a bi-weekly basis -Facilitating study sessions -Working one on one with students to improve academic performance -Creating assignments and tests -Grading -Providing feedback to administration for future improvement of the course.

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

  Corvallis, Oregon Area -Assisted in the development of an interactive website promoting exercise and workplace safety -Researched methods to increase exercise and workplace safety among individuals with a disability -Implemented a community based health initiative -Coded questions for statistical analysis



Colorado State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Researcher

  • Sep 2014 - Jan 2016

  Corvallis, Oregon Area -Introduce the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for American into the "Eat Smart * Be Active" curriculum. -Improve physical activity exercises to exemplify current research and methodology. -Develop a framework for program evaluation and implement USDA Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Prevention Outcomes into my programming.



National Park Service

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

  • Jun 2015 - Sep 2015

  George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Colonial Beach VA Performing a comprehensive review of the parks'​ safety programs and making recommendation to management to correct program deficiencies. Correcting egregious safety concerns immediately. Ensuring the health and safety of all visitors and employees of the park on a daily basis with the assistance of the Park Rangers and management. Assisting the park in preparing for an upcoming Environmental Audit: This entails creating a chemical inventory and SDS's database that is updated to the… Show more Performing a comprehensive review of the parks'​ safety programs and making recommendation to management to correct program deficiencies. Correcting egregious safety concerns immediately. Ensuring the health and safety of all visitors and employees of the park on a daily basis with the assistance of the Park Rangers and management. Assisting the park in preparing for an upcoming Environmental Audit: This entails creating a chemical inventory and SDS's database that is updated to the new format as outlined in OSHA 1910.1200. Ensuring storage of chemicals meets OSHA 1910.106, ensuring pesticide storage and disposal meets EPA/VOSH guidelines, ensuring hazardous waste procedures are updated and followed, ensuring employee exposure regulations are followed ( 1910.95, 1910.132-137), ensuring containment facilities are adequately labeled and situated (1910.145), ensuring first aid is adequate (1910.151), ensuring emergency evacuation protocol is adequate (1910.38), ensuring fuel storage facilities meets NFPA 30a guidelines, completing a tier 1 Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan (40 CFR 112), and updating an environmental management plan (Executive Order 13A). Conducting safety orientation training for new employees. Additionally, conducting safety, health, and wellness seminars for current employees in a broad range of topics, those include: Exposure Control (Bloodborne Pathogens), Office Ergonomics, Lifting Ergonomics, Personal Protective Equipment, Physical Activity Promotion, Nutrition Guidelines, Sustainability, and Hazard Communication. I also shadowed and assisted in the inspection of the restaurant facilities, potable water, and waste water treatment facilities at Shenandoah National Park, performed by a commissioned USPHS officer. Show less



Good Samaritan Hospital

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern-Emergency Management

  • Mar 2014 - Oct 2014

  Corvallis, Oregon Area -Conducted emergency drills, evaluating their effectiveness, writing after action reports, and assisting in the planning of future drills. -Facilitated discussion from volunteers about the experience and compiling a list of recommendations for departments to be better prepared should an emergency arrive. -Researched and purchased equipment for emergency response trailers based on need/cost analysis. -Attended and presented at regional emergency management conferences.



Oregon State University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Researcher

  • Apr 2013 - Jun 2014

  Corvallis, Oregon Area -Developed a web site for an online healthcare initiative. -Reviewed information that we are presenting, editing, and developing thought promoting questions to gauge effectiveness of the information we are providing participants.



Philomath Fire Department

• Volunteer EMT

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2013

  Philomath, Oregon Community Emergency Medical Technician. Volunteered my time to develop a greater understanding of patient care as an Emergency Medical Technician. Continued my education in emergency medicine.



Wildish Group of Companies

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Foreman/Gradechecker/Equipment Operator

  • Jun 2008 - Sep 2012

  Eugene, Oregon Area Further improved my gradechecking skills, using GPS and laser technology to complete jobs according the site plans. I was given foreman responsibilities, including the planning of day to day and weekly goals for the job, coordination between subcontractor (the company I worked for) and on site general contractor, developed a relationship between inspecting agencies and our company. Job site responsibilities also included surveying.



Durbin construction

• Gradechecker/Equipment Operator

  • Jun 2002 - Aug 2008

  I became competent in analyzing job site grading plans and providing correct information to operators to produce the desired outcomes of the job. I also became competent at operating 580 backhoes, smooth drum and "sheeps foot" rollers, Terex TS-14 Scrapers, and rough grading with Dozers D7 and smaller.