Meet our team
Our team of engineers, chemists, toxicologists, and environmental specialists provide non-enforcement pollution prevention (P2) technical assistance to businesses like yours.
- Reduce business operating costs.
- Reduce the use of toxic chemicals.
- Improve energy and water use.
- Improve recycling and waste management.
- Improve worker safety.
- Provide lean manufacturing training.
- Develop a P2 plan.
Contact our team today or find a specialist below.
Amy has provided pollution prevention assistance to Washington businesses since 2017 and has over 10 years of work experience in academia, local and state public health, and environmental agencies.
Focuses on:
- Schools
- Small businesses
- Addressing priority toxic chemicals
Education:
- Doctorate in Environmental Toxicology from the University of Washington, Seattle.
- Bachelor's and master’s degrees in environmental health sciences.
- Certificate in green chemistry and chemical stewardship from University of Washington, Seattle.
Contact:
amy.leang@ecy.wa.gov
425-466-1462
Dave has over 15 years of experience in the chemical extraction and plastics manufacturing industries. He has worked on process design, scale-up operations, and production efficiency projects within the commercial, academic, and government sectors. Drawing upon a background that's research-based yet practical, he enjoys guiding an engineered solution from conceptual design through development and into implementation.
Focuses on:
- Polymers and composite materials.
- Knowledge and technology transfer.
- Statistics.
- Teambuilding.
Education:
- Doctorate in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tennessee.
- Master of Science in Statistics from the University of Tennessee.
- Master of Science in Plastics Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.
- Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Rhode Island.
Jenny focuses on the healthcare sector and is instrumental in developing our pharmaceutical waste policies and rulemaking. She has provided pollution prevention assistance to most types of businesses in our northwest region for nearly 20 years. She is a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Washington.
Current projects:
Working with the healthcare sector and universities to find safer alternatives and establish safer work environments for healthcare providers, researchers, professors, and students.
Focuses on:
- Healthcare.
- Pharmaceuticals.
- Biomedical research.
- Colleges and universities.
Education:
- Master’s in environmental engineering – University of Washington.
- Bachelor’s in earth and planetary science – Washington University, St. Louis.
Contact:
jenny.yoo@ecy.wa.gov
425-457-3636
Rob has been a senior professional engineer working on toxics reduction for the past 30 years. Prior to working at Ecology, Rob worked on remediation projects at a national consulting company throughout the United States for four years.
Recent projects:
Working with aerospace facilities on their wastewater treatment methods and helping them choose less toxic chemicals in their vapor degreasing operations.
Focuses on:
- Aerospace manufacturing
- Surface finishing facilities
Education:
- Bachelor’s in geology from Oregon State University.
- Bachelor's in geological engineering from University of Idaho.
- Master of Business Administration from City University.
Contact:
robert.reuter@ecy.wa.gov
425-457-3274
Westley works with businesses from many sectors including aerospace, metal finishing, food and beverage production, and plastics and composites manufacturing. He has provided pollution prevention and toxics reduction assistance to businesses in Washinton since 2022.
Current projects:
- Working with businesses in the food and beverage sector to reduce water and toxic chemical use in clean-in-place systems.
- Improving energy efficiency and reducing utility costs at businesses through compressed air leak audits.
Focuses on:
- Aerospace.
- Metal finishing.
- Food and beverage.
- Plastics and composites.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alabama.
Contact:
westley.mckane@ecy.wa.gov
206-659-2226
Paul has over 12 years of experience helping a wide variety of Washington businesses with pollution prevention. He currently manages the Automotive Mercury Switch Removal program.
Current projects:
Providing businesses with audits of their compressed air delivery systems to improve energy efficiency.
Focuses on:
- Paints and coatings.
- Electronics manufacturing and assembly.
- Automotive recyclers.
- Wood, glass, and metal manufacturing.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the State University of New York at Buffalo
Contact:
paul.fabiniak@ecy.wa.gov
425-457-3712
Gillian has provided pollution prevention and toxics reduction assistance to businesses in Washington since 2022. Prior to that she provided 4 years of pollution prevention outreach in various sectors.
Current projects:
Assisting businesses in finding safer alternatives through hazard assessment of products.
Focuses on:
- Retail.
- Shipyards and boatyards.
- Labs.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Science, Technology, and Society from Butler University.
Contact:
gillian.flippo@ecy.wa.gov
425-758-4820
Southwest region
Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Mason, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Thurston, and Wahkiakum counties
Jason is an engineer with over 20 years of experience in environmental engineering and consulting for private and public sectors. He supervises a team of technical assistance providers focused on reducing or eliminating toxic chemical use and industrial waste generation at Washington businesses.
Focuses on:
- Industrial process engineering.
- Lean manufacturing.
- Dangerous/hazardous waste regulatory assistance.
- RCRA & water quality permitting.
- Dangerous and hazardous waste disposal technology.
Education:
- Master’s degree in Geoscience, Hydrogeological Engineering from Montana Tech of the University of Montana.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Montana Tech of the University of Montana.
Contact:
jason.landskron@ecy.wa.gov
360-485-7880
Lauren has 3+ years of experience supporting international NGOs (non-governmental organizations), higher education, and start-up teams coordinate their sustainability projects and programmatic efforts. She is committed to helping businesses reduce their environmental footprint through pollution prevention opportunities.
Focuses on:
- Corporate sustainability and business strategy.
- Greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
- Communications and outreach.
- Project management.
Education:
- Master of Business Administration in Corporate Sustainability from Colorado State University.
- Graduate Certificate in Carbon Management from Colorado State University.
- Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Western Washington University.
- Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIS) from Western Washington University.
Contact:
lauren.sanner@ecy.wa.gov
360-522-0540
Randy is a mechanical engineer with three years of process analysis experience. He helps businesses reduce their use of toxic materials and dangerous waste generation.
Education:
Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from Saint Martin’s University.
Contact:
randy.johnson@ecy.wa.gov
360-688-0531
Brad directs the pollution prevention grant program and is the point person for staff, businesses, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He re-joined the Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction Program in 2024. Previously, from 2007 to 2021, he managed communications and outreach for some of the biggest cleanup projects in the state and implementation of Ecology’s Environmental Justice program.
Outside of work Brad is usually watching or playing live music, working on a tennis comeback, his yoga practice, or sipping and selling great wines at Browne Family Vineyards.
Focuses on:
- Grant coordination.
- Strategic budget and planning.
- Communications and outreach.
- Leadership.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Idaho State University.
- Master of Business Administration in International Relations from the University of Washington.
Contact
brad.petrovich@ecy.wa.gov
425-457-0124
Greg has over 20 years of hazardous waste experience and has led our Central Regional Office since 2017. He supervises a team of technical assistance providers and compliance inspectors focused on managing, reducing, or eliminating toxic chemical use and industrial waste generation.
Education:
Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in geology and water resources.
Contact:
greg.caron@ecy.wa.gov
509-833-4058
Maryflor provides technical assistance to businesses by helping them find pollution prevention opportunities to help reduce and manage their dangerous waste.
Education:
Bachelor in Environmental Science from the University of Texas at El Paso.
Contact:
maryflor.garcia@ecy.wa.gov
509-379-4816
Rob is an environmental specialist with a background in pesticide compliance and environmental regulation. He offers pollution prevention (P2) technical assistance to medium and large quantity dangerous waste generators, helping them eliminate or reduce toxic chemicals in their processes and products. Rob supports businesses by providing guidance to reduce dangerous waste and conserve natural resources. Rob began his career with Washington State in 2014, working as a Pesticide Compliance Investigator prior to joining the Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction team in 2024.
Focuses on:
- P2 Plan technical assistance.
- On-site P2 technical assistance.
Contact:
rob.sausedo@ecy.wa.gov
509-268-8781
Eastern region
Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman counties
Huckleberry has over 10 years of experience in engineering consulting and environmental regulation in the Pacific Northwest. He is a licensed professional engineer and works with businesses to reduce toxic or environmentally harmful materials in processes, products, and wastes, and to improve natural resource use efficiency.
Focuses on:
- Process engineering.
- Energy efficiency.
- Stormwater management.
- Waste treatment.
- Pollution prevention technologies.
Education:
Master’s in environmental engineering from Washington State University.
Contact:
huckleberry.palmer@ecy.wa.gov
509-952-5442
Rolfe provides technical support to businesses, helping them apply cost saving measures that result in eliminating or reducing toxic chemicals and dangerous waste.
Current projects:
- Researching the hazard of metal working fluids to establish chemical use transparency.
- Identifying solvent alternatives for an offset printing operation.
Contact:
rolfe.parsloe@ecy.wa.gov
509-995-2860
Craig is a chemist with over five years of experience practicing hazard assessment and chemical selection in the private and public sectors. He focuses on finding and evaluating safer chemical options for businesses.
Current projects:
Working on safer alternatives for detergents, metal can liners, thermal receipts, paints and inks, and tires.
Focuses on:
- Chemical hazard assessment.
- Alternatives assessment.
- Cosmetics and body care industry.
- Automobile industry.
Education:
Doctorate in chemical biology (chemistry) from Cornell University.
Contact:
craig.manahan@ecy.wa.gov
360-522-2468
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