Ed has over 20 years of experience developing programs and working collaboratively with a multitude of environmental organizations throughout the nation. These programs include developing and sharing information resources, technical training, and promoting time-tested pollution prevention approaches designed to reduce or prevent the generation of industrial hazardous and non-hazardous waste from companies.  Whether its partnering with industrial extensions, state agencies, universities, or other non-profit organizations, developing programs to ensure a safer and cleaner environment for everyone is his life’s passion.

Ed holds a BA in Political Science from the University of Texas at El Paso and, outside of PPRC, Ed enjoys fishing, camping, hiking, and cooking delicious southwestern dishes.

Ken joined PPRC after working extensively in the manufacturing sector.  His jobs have included serving as Paint Foremen, Environmental, Health and Safety Manager, Human Resources Manager and Facility Manager. This experience and expertise has been invaluable when working with public agencies, business and industry.  Ken has served a number of roles at PPRC.  Included is IT support, environmental results measurement and as one of the chief trainers for programs like spray efficiency and fats, oils and grease abatement.

A psychology major in college, Ken enjoys a variety of activities with friends and family.  His hobbies include fishing, hiking, and motorcycle riding, cooking and baking.  He is returning to the pre-pandemic tradition of neighborhood soup nights on Fridays and has a locally legendary array of homemade goodies at the annual Christmas party hosted by the Grimm family.

Michelle is PPRC’s Industrial Engineer.  She is interested in environmental preservation and conservation, climate action, and reducing exposure to toxics.  She has over 25 years of experience in pollution prevention, and has contributed to a broad range of pollution prevention successes, outreach, and implementation. 

She holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering (UW) and an M.S in Environmental Science (WSU).  In her free time, she enjoys gardening, home improvement, weight training, and spending time with family.  

Jean has more than 25 years of experience assisting businesses in pollution prevention and sustainability, helping them increase energy efficiency and eliminate waste at the source. She enjoys collaborating with others to reduce our impact on the environment. She facilitates/manages meetings, projects, and trainings that help people think about the sources of pollution and how changes can be made to prevent it. Technical solutions are part of the answer but it takes more than a new technology or cost savings to get people to change.

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Jean has an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Kansas State University and is a life-long Wildcat fan. Outside of PPRC, Jean is the communications person for an Eastern Europe Partnership Network, she is a member of a Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) that funds higher education assistance for women and is a member of the Mountain Area Land Trust (MALT). Jean enjoys hiking, creative menu planning, and most of all – playing with the grandbabies.

Frances is an experienced program manager and team builder.  She is passionate about bringing together individuals and organizations around common goals to work together toward resource conservation, environmental preservation, and equity.  She has over 30 years of experience in program development, pollution prevention and green business.  

She holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara.  In her free time, she enjoys hiking, cooking, reading mysteries, and spending time with family and friends.

Hugh likes people, partnerships, and personal growth. Lately, he has been using liberating structures and related tools to facilitate collaborative learning experiences. Hugh has many years of experience working with businesses to prevent pollution.  He developed several alliances between public, private and non-profit organizations to reduce toxic chemical use, wastes, emissions, and costs. Hugh enjoys collaborating with people and groups to bring out the best in each other.  

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Hugh has a BA in Geology and Environmental Science from Binghamton University in NY and a Masters in Env. Studies (MES) from Evergreen State College in WA. He enjoys all kinds of outdoor adventures (except yardwork), playing sports and games, being a dad and participating in enlivening communities like Camp Indralaya on Orcas Island and CIC in Olympia.   

Jude is a multi-disciplinary designer and environmental planner. She is passionate about education, environmental justice, and community empowerment.  She has over 15 years of experience in graphic communications, mapping, and data visualization and has contributed to a broad range of publications and research projects. 

She holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and a Master of Urban Planning, specializing in Environmental Planning, from the University of Washington.  

Clayton has over 30 years experience as a regulatory program manager for a large sewer district in Oregon, and is currently a program manager for PPRC.  He is an award-winning clean water industry professional with over 21 years of pollution control and water treatment experience and helped start the Regional Preferred Pumper Program. 

He holds a Bachelor of Biology degree from Portland State University and a Masters in Business Administration from George Fox University.  In his "free time" he manages a little 5-acre tree farm, gardens and works in his shop on projects for his large family.

Michael is an experienced environmental outreach specialist, and environmental consultant. He strives to raise the standard of environmental performance and increase education and awareness. He has over a decade of experience in material management, specializing in event waste management and sustainability, with a focus on music festivals.

He holds a Bachelors of Geography and Environmental Studies from the University of Oregon. In his free time, Michael enjoys camping, rock climbing with his wife Karla, and living in different countries.

Patrick has 27 years of experience working in the environmental field, with an AS degree in Hazardous Material and Environmental Technology. He has worked with Stanislaus County’s Hazardous Materials Division as Region Inspector; 22 years with the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District, Environmental Department, National Pollution Discharge Eliminations Systems (NPDES) Region QSP Inspector. He has created and developed training programs for a wide range of audiences including municipal staff, industrial facilities, construction/development sector and community outreach & education program.

Patrick served as board member with the Western Sustainability and Pollution Prevention Network (WSPPN), a cooperative alliance of pollution prevention (P2) programs. Working as a consultant for the Big Fresno Fair as an environmental advisor on environmental education and exhibit development, he received the Western Fair Association Blue Ribbon Award.

David is an engineer specializing in wastewater pretreatment. He is well versed in pollution prevention and applies those principles to help pretreatment programs achieve and maintain compliance with EPA rules and regulations. David has 45 years of experience providing technical assistance to consulting engineering companies, publicly- and privately-owned utilities, industry, Environmental Protection Agency, and various state environmental regulatory agencies. David is currently a PPRC Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Trainer, a wastewater trainer, and consultant. He has been a FOG trainer and technical assistance provider for over 20 years. He has authored and co-authored several wastewater-related publications and Water Environment Federation Manuals of Practice.

He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University-College Station and is a Class A Wastewater Operator in Texas. In his free time, he enjoys cooking and writing and performing environmental parody songs.

Ed Gilmore has more than 20 years of experience as a source control specialist with Clackamas County, Oregon Industrial Pretreatment program. Ed worked on Fats Oils and Grease (FOG), pollution prevention, and septage programs. Prior to getting into pretreatment, Ed owned and managed a restaurant for 11 years. Ed is currently a principal trainer for the FOG Abatement program training from Western States Alliance, a project of PPRC.  

Ed has a B.S. in Biochemistry from Portland State University. He enjoys camping, hiking, coffee, and his grandchildren.

Angel received his Ph.D. Student in Engineering Technology Management at Portland State University (2024) and working with PPRC since July 2022. Angel enjoys working on sustainability, pollution prevention, and safer cleaners. 

Angel holds a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering and a Master's in Regional Development and Technology from Instituto Tecnologico de Oaxaca (MX). Angel's bilingual skills (Spanish and Professional English) help PPRC create educational resources in Spanish to reach out to the Hispanic community. He has experience with green certifications (Safer Choice), food waste prevention, manufacturing, and research (statistical analysis, hierarchical decision modeling, and human-centered design). In his free time, Angel enjoys cooking vegan food, listening to Latin rock music, and spending time with his family. 

Adelina is currently working as a financial analyst for Microsoft. Previous to this position she was the Business Manager of PPRC for 5 years. She volunteered for several non-profit organizations such as 501 Commons and NBIS. Adelina was always passionate about including sustainability in the accounting standards and in the triple bottom line.

Adelina has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Information Systems from the Academy of Economics of Bucharest, Romania, an MBA focused on Finance, and an Environmental Management Certificate. Adelina and her husband, Julian, are trying to keep up with their two teenage kids and enjoy playing soccer, swimming, and watching movies together

Justin is a resilient professional experienced in supporting the execution of sustainable programs. Nature and the outdoors are central to everything he does and stands for, from his education to his hobbies and even his work. This passion has motivated him to take on key roles within the environmental field including outdoor education, ballot initiatives, and green energy.

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He holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Ethics and Policy and completed his Global Environmental Leadership certification while studying abroad in New Zealand. Justin enjoys skiing, surfing, traveling, and other outdoor activities.

Cecile has years of experience working in accounting in other industries. Her knowledge of accounting and business office environments is an addition to the organization. She has dealt with government agencies and private organizations in dealing with the regular operational needs of the business. She has been learning more about developing programs and technical training that address pollution prevention, sustainability and in helping businesses improve their economic performance.

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Cecile is an Economics graduate, and in her free time she enjoys spending time with family taking short hikes, cooking, and visiting small towns around Washington state. She also likes to travel, and loves to read, especially books about historical fiction.

Arjen has over 24 years experience in Wastewater Treatment & Collections in Oregon.​ He is the Stormwater and HazMat Specialist for the City of Klamath Falls and holds a certification in clean water sampling for low level metals analysis from Brooks Rand Labs.​ He is an affiliate with ORACWA IPP & Stormwater committees, and is a working Pacific Northwest Pretreatment Workshop Chairperson.

Daniela has years of experience in environmental compliance and regulation with a history of working in health care and laboratory settings. Skilled in government program implementation, state/federal laws, industrial inspections, public outreach, and public health and safety practices. Her passion for the environment has led her to her role as a Program Coordinator with PPRC. She enjoys working on projects related to pollution prevention, pretreatment and fats, oils and grease abatement.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in public health from Boise State University. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, hiking, swimming, reading, working out, cooking, and traveling.

Riah is a versatile graphic designer passionate about social justice and equity in city planning. She uses her skills in visual content creation and data illustrations to bridge environmental sustainability with social justice.

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Riah is pursuing a Masters in Urban Planning and Design, specializing in Hazard Mitigation, at the University of Washington.

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In her free time, Riah enjoys playing strategic board games, honing outdoor survival skills she might never need as a city dweller, and creatively transforming discarded items into unexpected treasures.