Workgroups Advisory Board The ESI advisory board oversees program development and implementation. The DEQ Secretary approves all invitations to the Board. Whenever possible, Environmental Stewards, who have been in good standing in the program for a minimum of one year, will be given priority for membership. Role of Advisory Board: Reviews program materials and makes suggestions for improvements; Reviews applications that meet minimum requirements and recommends Rising Stewards and Stewards; Reviews program effectiveness and makes any recommended changes to the Secretary; and Any other duties assigned to them by the Secretary. For further information on the requirements of an Advisory Board member, as well as details on level criteria please review the Advisory Board Guidance Manual. ESI Advisory Board Members Name Organization Representing William Paige NCSU Academia Kerry Strong Smithfield Packing - Wilson Agribusiness Dan Budreau John Deere Turf Care At Large Rosie Huffman Firestone Fibers & Textiles At Large Traci Campbell TE Connectivity At Large - Open Environmental and Citizen NGOs Jimmy Carter NC Manufacturers Alliance Industrial Trade Group David Auge Grifols Therapeutic Large Business Jon Jensen Leggett & Platt ON64 Large Business Colin Buchanan Daimler Trucks North America – Cleveland Large Business Darren Steinhilber Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Local Government DEQ Representative, Chair DEQ DEQ - Chair of ESI Myles Ott Eaton - Youngsville Small Business (temp) Teddy Chrisman Uchiyama MFG America LLC Small Business (temp) Kaitlin Hartman United States Environmental Protection Agency at RTP State or Federal Facilities DEQ Internal Workgroup Responsibilities: Reviews on all applicants for compliance; Provides internal comments on applicant performance; Reviews and recommends Environmental Partners; Reviews program materials and provides guidance to the Advisory Board; Increases visibility of ESI within DEQ; Recommends incentives to the Secretary as identified; and Undertakes any other duties as assigned by the Secretary. DEQ Internal Workgroup Members Name Division DEQ Representative, Chair Secretary's Office Shawn McKee Division of Waste Management Julia Byrd Division of Water Resources David Lee Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service Bernard McKee Division of Air Quality Toby Vinson Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Workgroups Advisory Board The ESI advisory board oversees program development and implementation. The DEQ Secretary approves all invitations to the Board. Whenever possible, Environmental Stewards, who have been in good standing in the program for a minimum of one year, will be given priority for membership. Role of Advisory Board: Reviews program materials and makes suggestions for improvements; Reviews applications that meet minimum requirements and recommends Rising Stewards and Stewards; Reviews program effectiveness and makes any recommended changes to the Secretary; and Any other duties assigned to them by the Secretary. For further information on the requirements of an Advisory Board member, as well as details on level criteria please review the Advisory Board Guidance Manual. ESI Advisory Board Members Name Organization Representing William Paige NCSU Academia Kerry Strong Smithfield Packing - Wilson Agribusiness Dan Budreau John Deere Turf Care At Large Rosie Huffman Firestone Fibers & Textiles At Large Traci Campbell TE Connectivity At Large - Open Environmental and Citizen NGOs Jimmy Carter NC Manufacturers Alliance Industrial Trade Group David Auge Grifols Therapeutic Large Business Jon Jensen Leggett & Platt ON64 Large Business Colin Buchanan Daimler Trucks North America – Cleveland Large Business Darren Steinhilber Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Local Government DEQ Representative, Chair DEQ DEQ - Chair of ESI Myles Ott Eaton - Youngsville Small Business (temp) Teddy Chrisman Uchiyama MFG America LLC Small Business (temp) Kaitlin Hartman United States Environmental Protection Agency at RTP State or Federal Facilities DEQ Internal Workgroup Responsibilities: Reviews on all applicants for compliance; Provides internal comments on applicant performance; Reviews and recommends Environmental Partners; Reviews program materials and provides guidance to the Advisory Board; Increases visibility of ESI within DEQ; Recommends incentives to the Secretary as identified; and Undertakes any other duties as assigned by the Secretary. DEQ Internal Workgroup Members Name Division DEQ Representative, Chair Secretary's Office Shawn McKee Division of Waste Management Julia Byrd Division of Water Resources David Lee Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service Bernard McKee Division of Air Quality Toby Vinson Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
