ABC Board Election 2022

Brad Pleima, P.E., is President of EcoEngineers, a consulting and auditing firm that specializes in low-carbon fuels and decarbonization strategies. He has nearly 20 years of consulting and engineering design experience in water, wastewater, renewable natural gas, and other renewable energy project work. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in 10 states. For more information on asset development, decarbonization strategies, or EcoEngineers, contact Brad at bpleima@ecoengineers.us.

I have thoroughly enjoyed serving on the ABC Board over the past two years.  If re-elected I will continue to advocate for biogas, diversification of markets, and the important part biogas can play in our overall decarbonization efforts.  The next two years will be critical to the continued success of the industry as more biogas projects are implemented, carbon markets expand, and as more players enter the space.  My goal is to be an unbiased source of information for ABC members on all things biogas, development and implementation of biogas projects, compliance in regulated and voluntary markets, and an overall ambassador for biogas.  It would be an honor to be re-elected to the ABC Board for another two years.

Bryan operates a grain and livestock farm which includes 2,000 acres of tillable land and a 2,400 head beef cattle feedlot in Scott County, near Stockton, Iowa.  Bryan and his wife, Lisa, are enthusiastic environmental stewards of the land that’s been in the family for over 100 years.  They have been actively involved in implementing numerous conservation practices on their farm and in 2013 commissioned their 1.0 MW combined heat and power (CHP) anaerobic digester system. The anaerobic digesters process all of the beef cattle manure from their feedlot plus additional sources of food waste, biomass, and winter biogas crops.  They return all of the rich, pathogen-free, soil amendments produced by their digesters to their farmland in the form of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, and organic matter.  In 2014, AgriReNew received the Agricultural Biogas Project of the Year Award from the American Biogas Council and received the 2014 Iowa Environmental Excellence Award for their anaerobic digester project.

Recently, Bryan and Lisa partnered with Roeslein Alternative Energy (RAE) to form a new company called Horizon II.  This new company will produce renewable natural gas, from state-of-the art technology, that will be injected into a pipeline for use as a liquid transportation fuel.  Bryan has been serving as the Operations Manager for Horizon II since January 1, 2022.

In October 2022, RAE, Sievers Family Farms, and 14 additional partners were awarded an $80 million grant from the USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities grant program.  Bryan will be serving as Chief Executive Officer for this innovative five-year program.  Here is a link to the USDA web site that describes the grant titled Horizon II: A Climate-Smart Future for Corn, Soybean, Livestock, and Renewable Natural Gas Production, in more detail: https://www.usda.gov/climate-solutions/climate-smart-commodities/projects.

In November 2022, Bryan participated in several panel discussions at COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.  The topics he covered during the panel discussions focused on the decarbonization of agricultural production practices in the circular agricultural economy which center around the anaerobic digestion of animal wastes, biomass, and food wastes. 

Bryan received his degree in Agricultural Business in 1982 from Iowa State University. His past experiences include being a 3-year letterman on the Iowa State University baseball team, leadership roles in the Iowa Farm Bureau, a graduate of Leadership Iowa, serving two terms in the Iowa Legislature (one term in the Iowa House and one term in the Iowa Senate) and served as Chair of the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Biomass Conversion committee.  He currently serves as Vice-Chair on the American Biogas Council Board of Directors.  Bryan also served on Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ Carbon Sequestration Task Force and also serves as Co-Chair of the Iowa Smart Agriculture initiative.  Bryan and Lisa have two children and six grandchildren.

The past two years have seen a whirlwind of growth and opportunities develop in the biogas arena.  As a member of the Board, I will continue to focus on developing the board and government policies and programs that will help sustain the unprecedented growth of our industry.  In addition, I will continue to focus on the many areas where anaerobic digestion can help contribute to the decarbonization of our economy such as agriculture, food waste, and facilitating the growth of landfill gas projects.  The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and the recent proposals announced by the EPA to move forward with eRINS and address the D3 and D5 RINS issues with co-digestion represent tremendous opportunities that we need to focus on in 2023 and beyond.  If re-elected to the Board, I will commit the passion I have for this industry to ensuring the Board of Directors focuses on helping all of our ABC members grow, learn, and prosper.

Corey has more than two decades of industrial engineering experience and is an expert in biogas conditioning and upgrading, carbon capture and sequestration, oil and gas production, chemical processing, and power generation. At PCL, Corey leads teams who design and develops major engineering projects and plant production systems, coordinates with engineering teams, and provides technical direction to clients, staff, and other stakeholders.

Thank you in advance for considering me in becoming a board member for the American Biogas Council (ABC).  If elected to the ABC Board, I will commit my support and fulfill the obligations of the bylaws set forth by the ABC. I will support the biogas industry from an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) perspective as it relates to the use of biogas to energy (electricity, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, etc) and to work with legislators, government officials, and other stakeholders to support the industry.  It is our duty as industry leaders to improve the capital expenditures and the overall operating expenses of any and all biogas to energy projects.  By doing so, we can minimize the life-cycle costs and eliminate funding from outside agencies and grants.  Moreover, I am a member of the Leadership Advisory Board for the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas, sitting on the Education sub-committee.  The primary focus is to study impacts with actual methane leakage performance from volunteer RNG projects.  Since that group only focuses on biogas to RNG, it would be beneficial to enlist ABC member volunteer projects to conduct this same demonstration for the entire biogas industry that our installations are low to no leakage of biogas after the meter.  Lastly, in addition to bringing my 27-years of expertise to the table, PCL also has hundreds of other technical professionals across North America (Canada and USA) as well as Australia that we can tap into as a resourced for our organization.

Craig Frear is Director of Research and Technology for Regenis, a Washington state company specializing in anaerobic digestion and nutrient/water treatment of dairy manure and co-digestion substrates, providing EPC, construction management,  O&M, and consulting services to projects. Prior to his Regenis position, Craig was an Assistant Professor at Washington State University, managing one of the nation’s more prolific teams providing research and extension activities within the field of value-added and environmentally beneficial use of manure and other organic waste streams, focusing in particular on anaerobic digestion, value-added biochemical recovery from waste, and development of bio-refinery principles for rural and urban communities.  In addition to his research, Dr. Frear is the author of over sixty peer-reviewed publications and holds five patents. Craig holds a PhD in Engineering Science from Washington State University, a MA in Educational Administration from Columbia University, and BA in Chemistry and Theology from St. Olaf College. 

I have thoroughly enjoyed my service to the ABC Board of Directors these last several years and gladly offer my services for another term . I believe I have served the Board well in two key areas of importance to ABC. First, as a small trade organization, with limited staffing, ABC is only able to cut as large a swath of influence as it has, due to the hard work of its members and in particular its Board of Directors. Thanks to the understanding of my employer, I have been allowed to not just attend meetings and serve as a voting Board Member, but to spend considerable time serving as co-chair on committees and assist in many initiatives that require considerable hours of donated time. Second, across the course of a year, numerous topics arise requiring immediate ABC response to policy/technical issues. When those issues arise, I have formed a nice partnership with the ABC staff, providing technical review/expertise and writing whenever necessary. While other Board Members fill important gaps in financing, business, legal acumen, to name a few, my academic and engineering training affords a much-needed attribute to the Board. That, along with a willingness and ability to devote time and effort outside of my main job, makes me a valuable member of the ABC team. I look forward to supporting ABC and this industry in any capacity I can. 

Dr. Kirk is a highly respected authority in manure management, carbon intensity evaluations and anaerobic digestion technology. He was instrumental in establishing the Anaerobic Digester Research and Education Center (ADREC) at Michigan State University (MSU) and led the engineering effort to build and operate the South Campus Anaerobic Digester on the MSU campus. Dr. Kirk is a frequent consultant to anaerobic digestion projects world-wide.   

I am excited and appreciative of the nomination for the American Biogas Council Board. I believe the opportunity to support ABC efforts across the country is a natural extension of my outreach experience as a professor and manager of the Anaerobic Digester Research and Education Center at Michigan State University. In addition, my 20+ years of research and commercial anaerobic digester experience provide me with a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. As a member of the American Biogas Council Board, I would focus on expanding the role of anaerobic digestion and biogas as an integral part of the North American renewable energy and carbon mitigation strategy. 

Donald Chahbazpour is currently the Director of Policy and Regulatory Strategy – Future of Heat at National Grid. Don is leading company’s efforts to implement gas decarbonization and reduce methane emissions through policy, strategy and technology. The group is also responsible for engaging stakeholders to raise awareness regarding the potential of renewable natural gas and hydrogen, and how the gas network can enable a low carbon future.  

Before his current position, Don was the Director of Climate Change Compliance. His previous positions at National Grid include Corporate Strategy, M&A and Energy Procurement. Prior to National Grid, Don was working for a startup energy technology company focusing on emerging distributed generation technologies and related regulatory issues.  

Don has a Master’s in Public Policy and Administration (MPA) from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, and a Bachelor’s with honors in Mechanical Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology.    

Represent large progressive utility that really wants to scale ‘low carbon fuels’ specifically RNG and hydrogen as part of its clean energy supply portfolio. Work to Board member help develop appropriate policy and regulatory frameworks to support integration of RNG and hydrogen for gas utilities to decarbonize heat.

Heather currently works as a Manager of Gas Asset Strategy within the regulated utility sector. Heather is among those leading the charge of gas system decarbonization, and is forging new, innovative relationships between the biogas/RNG industry and utilities. Heather has developed several industry-leading Net Zero strategies within the utility and is a passionate, and active advocate for ‘all-of-the-above’ solutions to the energy transition. Heather has experience in RNG project origination and development activities, environmental compliance and sustainability, and energy regulation and policy. Heather earned a BS in Environmental Science from the University of Notre Dame, and a Masters in Energy Regulation and Law from Vermont Law School. She currently serves on ABC’s Policy Committee and RNG Committee, serves on the Board of Directors for Dairy Discovery, and is an active member with the American Gas Association’s Sustainable Growth Committee, and Environmental Regulatory Action Committee. 

I am passionate about biogas and RNG, and continue to advocate for the industry whenever and wherever I am able. ABC continues to impress, delivering better outcomes for their members and the industry than organizations many times their size. I’m honored to have been nominated to serve on ABC’s Board. If elected, I would bring a diverse background of experience in project development, utility regulation, and carbon policy to the Board. I would champion  biogas and the role it can play, not only in decarbonizing energy production, but also in minimizing waste, building soil health, improving water quality, and supporting agriculture and rural communities through innovative partnerships.

Inspired by his personal experiences with lack of energy access and security in India, Ivor Castelino joined Bloom Energy in 2010. More on his story on this Bloom Energy Video. Ivor is currently Managing Director of Corporate Development. In his role, Ivor focuses on expanding Bloom’s mission and addressable markets through innovative strategies, deal structures and easily accessible financing solutions. He founded Bloom’s leasing program, which allowed customers, who typically would not have been able to procure Bloom’s technology, to enjoy its benefits, growing the program to ~$1B of sales to date. He has been an integral part of Bloom’s Waste to Energy initiative since its inception, including the launch of the first ever fuel cell projects running on landfill gas and dairy biogas. 

Ivor graduated with a Bachelors in Engineering degree from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (India) and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of California – Berkeley. He resides in the Bay Area with his wife, two kids and his farm animals.  

Thank you for considering me for the ABC Board of Directors.  

As I illustrated in my Waste to Riches blog last year, I am passionate about the tremendous opportunities in leveraging waste to achieve universal energy access and decarbonization. I will bring this passion along with my expertise in business and project development, structured finance and policy to the ABC. Two specific examples of where I can help: 

1. With the arrival of the IRA and eRINs, it is pivotal to ensure that these measures result in significant and well earned growth of the biogas industry. Having launched the first landfill and dairy biogas to electricity projects using fuel cells, I will bring valuable insights to the eRIN committee as it participates in the EPA rulemaking process over the next year.  

1. I am excited to bring my deal structuring and capital raising experience to the Biogas Business School and help the ABC continue to impart cutting edge ideas and tools to its members.     

It would be a privilege to serve you and contribute to the growth of the biogas industry. 

Jessica Linville-LeRoy, Ph.D., E.I., CEM has over 15 years’ experience converting organic waste streams into energy and fuels. She currently works at Tetra Tech as a Sr. Bioenergy and Bioprocess Engineer focused on projects that span the renewable natural gas sector including animal manures, food waste, industrial waste, and landfill gas. Tetra Tech’s central focus is on engineering, permitting, procurement, construction management, commissioning, turnover, and operations. 

Her prior experience includes reviving, troubleshooting and, managing steady state operations of a 2.4M gallon heated, covered lagoon digester treating mixed industrial and other high-strength wastewater.  This project includes conversion of fats oils and grease (FOG) to biogas. She has also managed a $1.2M digester rebuild project.   

She has a diverse research background ranging from in depth microbiology to large scale bioprocess development which has given her the ability to evaluate a wide array of technologies. She has a record of publications and presentations for audiences of both academics and non-experts. She has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of South Florida and a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Tennessee.  

She has been a member of the American Biogas Council (ABC) through her various employment positions since 2013. She has served one term on the Board of Directors and is currently an instructor of the ABC Digester Operator School.  

If elected to the Board of Directors, I plan is to continue to help develop the ABC Digester Operator School by improving current modules or developing new ones based on student feedback.

I see an increasing shift towards adding food waste, high-strength industrial wastewater and FOG to digesters without a mechanism for understanding the impacts on the digester. My goal is to help foster this understanding through community discussions, webinars or in-person training so that the industry can become more profitable through increased tipping fees and biogas production.

I would also like to be involved in the Policy Committee to bring additional focus to industrial and high-strength wastewater digesters. Current policy puts non-traditional digesters at a significant disadvantage but offers a large growth area for the biogas industry.

In addition, I would also like to become more involved with the Digestate Committee so that the community can realize more value from the digestate that it produces. With current event highlighting the need for domestically produced, renewable fertilizers, I believe this is another large growth opportunity for the community.

Lauren is President and a partner of CH4 Biogas, a leader in bringing proven, clean energy biogas and renewable natural gas solutions to the United States. At CH4, Lauren has a wide range of responsibilities, including managing corporate strategy and operations. Lauren is leading the CH4 Biogas focus on working with the agricultural and food & beverages sectors to provide environmental waste and renewable energy solutions. Over the past decade, Lauren led financing and business development for the company on its growth trajectory. As a result of those efforts, CH4 Biogas has multiple operating biogas facilities and several facilities in development with attention on future projects in the Northeast and Midwest. In her role, Lauren has also been very involved with the development of the industry through policy by helping to build awareness of the economic and environmental benefits of anaerobic digestion. 

Prior to joining CH4 Biogas, Lauren spent over fifteen years in sales and strategy roles for industrial and environmental companies. The bulk of this time was spent in sales and marketing for General Electric and strategy consulting with McKinsey & Co. Lauren has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Harvard College in Environmental Science and Public Policy, where she graduated magna cum laude.  

Lauren brings experience in building and shaping the biogas industry.  As a pioneer in the space, she has faced with the success the many challenges of new development and inaugural markets.  With her background in operations and finance, both as an investor and entrepreneur, Lauren brings a breadth of experience, know-how and an extensive global network.   She understands how to build and run the many facets of business, tools that she has brought and will continue to bring to ABC as it enters a new phase of growth.  It’s an exciting time to be in biogas and renewable natural gas with many opportunities and ABC is poised to continue its trajectory as a leader and influencer of the industry! 

As the Head of the Bioenergy team, with Live Oak Bank, I leverage my years of experience to provide customized lending solutions to bioenergy project developers. I joined Live Oak in 2013 and have held a variety of positions across the bank, including business analyst, credit underwriter and loan officer. The combination of these roles have given me a comprehensive perspective on financing which is integral in safely and successfully providing financing solutions. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a bachelor degree in business administration and finance.

I think my primary contribution would be focused on the financing side, specifically debt as you would expect given my current capacity with Live Oak Bank. That said, I do feel that my approach to financing is solution driven which makes me responsible for taking a lead role in unifying many parties across the project development front. Given that, my core focus and responsibility has Head of Bioenergy has become supporting the sustainable expansion of our industry. Our industry is in a moment of dynamic and accelerating growth. With so many new parties entering the space under in different capacities it is our obligation as industry leaders to help guide successes. I think as a member of the board I would view my expanded role as a steward of our industry for longevity.

Max Vernier is an investor, developer, and capital advisor in the sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy sectors. He is the founder of Circular Economy Solutions, a boutique development consulting firm that helps small businesses raise capital and bring projects to successful financial closing. Through CES, he is a minority investor in several renewable energy companies. He previously spent nine years at Live Oak Bank, most recently as an SVP, where he started an alternative investment platform to provide debt solutions for projects and developers across the bioeconomy, deploying over $1B across 100+ projects, with a specialty in project finance and government guaranteed loans. There, he was responsible for leading a team of lenders, originating loan opportunities, structuring deals, supervising construction completion and startup commissioning, and syndication efforts in the capital markets. Prior to Live Oak, he briefly worked in MassMutual’s advisory division. He currently maintains a seat on the Board of Directors of both the American Biogas Council and the Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition, advocating for support to accelerate growth in these markets. Max received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the Williams School at Washington & Lee University.   

In my second term on the ABC Board, I would like to take a more active role in the ongoing efforts to support clear policy initiatives from the USDA in the Farm Bill, and from Congress to continue to support, uphold, and extend certain provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act, which all support biogas. I believe the industry has reached a key inflection point in its growth trajectory and I will work with fellow Board members to remain organized and efficient as we dedicate resources to helping our members and industry stakeholders grow the biogas potential of the U.S. Finally, I will continue my efforts in the capital markets to educate investors on our sector, unlocking much needed capital that best aligns with the industry’s long term growth plans.

Mike has more than 25 years of experience providing financial advisory and private investment banking services to clients, the last 15 years focused exclusively on the energy and infrastructure industry. This includes development support, deal structuring, tax credit monetization, grant procurement, funding placement of both equity and debt and general corporate finance consulting. 

Mike assists clients in a wide range of energy sectors including utilities, manufacturers, universities, municipalities and developers. Scope of assistance typically includes a lead role in the project/transaction, including feasibility, due diligence and project development support, deal structuring and valuation support, identification and sourcing of capital needs, transaction/funding negotiation and closing support. 

Mike recently founded Virentis Advisors, LLC (November 2022).  Virentis is focused on advising clients in the biogas and other waste to energy sectors.  Prior to Virentis, Mike was an original founder of Baker Tilly’s Energy and Infrastructure (EIG) practice in late 2007.  Since that time, the EIG team has supported over 210 projects that are either built or under construction, ranging from $5 million to $400 million and totalling more than $4.1 billion of construction value. These projects include energy from waste, biomass, wind, solar, hydro and geothermal heating and cooling.   

Prior to 2007, Mike advised clients on more than $350 million of completed transactions across a wide variety of industries. 

I appreciate very much being nominated for the ABC Board of Directors election.  The opportunity to  actively support this organization and industry is one of great interest to me both personally and professionally. 

If elected, I would plan to contribute in the following manner: 

• Actively participate with coordination and implementation of outreach and education efforts with the financial community in order to increase their comfort level in funding biogas projects.  This would include the following types of funding parties: 
• Regional and national banks 
• Potential tax investors 
• Private equity, mezzanine and other infrastructure funds 
• Support ABC’s efforts with state and local government organizations that express interest in policies/initiatives to support biogas projects and apply incentives recently passed in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. 
• Participate as co-chair or another leadership role on an ABC committee – would look for input from existing Board members as to greatest area of need and fit for my background. 

I am the Founder and CEO of Sapphire Gas Solutions, a recognized entrepreneurial leader and avid outdoorsman. I am a winner of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year® award for the Gulf Coast region and attribute my entrepreneurial success to the field and operations experience gained early in my career. Having been in the natural gas industry for 25 years, I have spent two-thirds of that time as an entrepreneur. Since founding, what is now, Sapphire Gas Solutions in 2005, the company has been recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company. 

In addition to founding and leading a successful energy transition company, I have led successful capital raising efforts in both the public and the private equity markets. I have raised over a quarter of a billion dollars in capital since 2014. This experience gives me a healthy understanding of the capital markets and requirements for a successful fundraising campaign.  

My background is one of vast industry experience. It spans working in natural gas processing, SCADA system installation and maintenance, offshore production service, upstream oil and gas operations, international petrochemical and LNG plant service, natural gas pipeline operations, pipeline and facility construction, gas pipeline auditing, CNG/LNG fueling station construction, CNG/LNG virtual pipeline operations, and finally, executive management and strategic leadership.  

Finally, I am an avid and accomplished offshore fisherman, semi-professional sporting clays competitor, and enjoy outdoor activities such as pheasant, dove, and quail hunting. Intellectually, I am a member of both MENSA and the International Society for Philosophical Enquiry. I am also a Texas Freemason and an active member of the Woodlands Church, in The Woodlands, TX.  

If elected to the American Biogas Council Board of Directors, I would contribute a well-rounded understanding of the entire natural gas industry value chain. I feel this knowledge of the natural gas infrastructure and industry is valuable when working with industry, government, and members to assist in developing projects focused on decarbonization. Additionally, I feel my expertise in the capital markets, along with my leadership of a hyper-growth focused company can bring valuable insight to the board by offering a comprehensive understand of the economic impact and investment criteria many projects need to consider in their development. I feel that the council being a direct resource for a developing industry, my direct operational and real time financial expertise would bring value to members, or others, seeking guidance and feedback.   

Sean was born on an Irish dairy farm, and holds a B.Eng & MBA. He has had a varied career across automation, machine tools, rail infrastructure, biopharma and renewable natural gas for past five years.

Current Co-lead the RNG Development for Dairy Based RNG projects for REVLNG & South Jersey Industries (SJI). Also worked on co-digestion prior to REV LNG.

Very active in the entire value chain from dairy owner, feedstock, technology, interconnects, attributes, offtake and operations/maintenance.

Desired Contribution – three areas

To represent the developer perspective and especially as these projects move from the drawing board to operations.

To help investigate the full value opportunity, from a biogas project, so as to educate and facilitate long term success

To  assist in bridging US and European biogas industries

Scott Chabina is a leading financial advisor / investment banker to the low-carbon fuels and CCUS industries, having successfully completed transactions in ethanol, RNG, SAF, RD, biodiesel, CCUS, etc. for clients across the capital structure (project developers, lenders, private equity, bondholders, etc.).  

 I would welcome the opportunity to be part of the ABC board and feel I can bring a valuable perspective from the financing markets to the organization, as well as continue to be an advocate for the broader RNG industry.   

Who am I? I’m a doer, passionate about technology and developing a more sustainable future. An entrepreneurial, self-directed, project manager who brings a goal-driven attitude, technical and policy understanding, and proven persuasive ability. A solver of problems with a growth mindset. I have more than 17 years of varied Energy and Utility industry experience with an in-depth knowledge of financial modeling, market dynamics, business development and delivering multiple projects with a value greater than 10 million. 

Over 14 years of experience in the Energy trading industry as power and natural gas trader for JP Morgan, two years as a Utility Resources Planner, and now partnering with engineering firms to develop Waste to Energy Projects. Advisor and development team member on Biogas projects, particularly in the swine industry. Master’s degree in Economics 

I am well known for my enthusiasm and support for the Biogas industry and ABC. 

If elected to the ABC Board I will continue to help support the organization by showing up, supporting ABC programs with continuous involvement in the ABC Ag, Policy, and RNG committees, and encouraging other companies to join. 

My background in the energy space has allowed me to develop a robust network of C-level Energy Industry executives. I will work to introduce my network of decision-makers and others to the key role RNG plays in a Low Carbon Future. 

I know the ABC has been instrumental in my growth and in the growth of the RNG industry. I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and help ABC continue this trajectory. 

Todd has worked with renewable energy companies for almost 25 years as a trusted legal advisor.  He works with biogas/RNG developers, investors, lenders, equipment providers, technology providers, feedstock suppliers and end users on getting successful biogas/RNG projects from idea to financial closing to groundbreaking and beyond.  Todd works with biogas/RNG companies on financing, M&A, tax financing and works closely with other experts in the field, including many other ABC members.  I have a practical, goal focused style and value teamwork and consensus building.  I would be honored to serve on the board of ABC. 

I want to serve on the board to help grow the biogas/RNG industry and help our members succeed.  Our industry has experienced amazing growth in the last few years, and with the passage of the IRA and the EPA’s eRIN program, we are poised for even more growth.  As a ABC board member, I will actively work with other members to advance the business and policy goals of the biogas/RNG industry, educate our members and ensure a bright future.