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Kevin Crutchfield
CEO
A seasoned executive with more than two decades of experience in resource extraction sectors, recognized as one of the top 10 CEOs in global metals and mining. His expertise spans diverse areas including salt, coal, precious metals, and natural gas, with a focus on innovation and strategic partnerships across industries. Kevin is the former CEO of Contura Energy and El Paso Corp, as well as the former Chairman and CEO of Alpha Natural Resources.
Tony Cialone
President
Former co-founder and President of Lehigh Technologies, a manufacturer of fine rubber powders; and ETS Organics, Florida’s largest organic compost manufacturer and supplier to citrus and vegetable farms.
Jim Burnham
EVP
An experienced financial and technology development executive in the solid waste, renewable energy, and recyclables sectors.
Josef Fischer
CTO
Founder and President of Microtec GmbH; former lead engineer at Hosokawa Alpine; one of the world’s leaders in powderization technologies and temperature aided (cryogenic and heat) grinding.
Herb Northrop
Director of Business Development
His experience includes developing and managing processing facilities focused on organics, recycling, engineered fuel, post-consumer glass, C&D material as well as environmental consulting and consumer facing initiatives. He has also been an investor and on the board of start-up companies in the recycling space. Prior to starting his own businesses, he was a Market Development Manager for a $6B public company.
Koren Wah
LEAN Manufacturing & Quality Production Manager
Results-oriented business professional with 22 years of experience in manufacturing, quality assurance, and project management, skilled in organizational leadership, training, ISO standards, budgeting, lean manufacturing, and safety management, demonstrating achievements in surpassing production expectations, developing motivated teams, and fostering continuous improvement.
Will Cialone
Business Development Associate
Current MBA Candidate at New York University’s Stern School of Business. Comes to AggrePlex with marketing and strategy experience from the sports gaming industry after having worked at FanDuel Sportsbook and Champions Round.