Advisory Board & Internal Workgroup
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 |
| Brandon Farley | Smithfield Packing - Wilson | Agribusiness |
| Dan Budreau | John Deere Turf Care | At Large |
| Rosie Huffman | Firestone Fibers & Textiles | At Large |
| Michelle Kareis | TE Connectivity | At Large |
| - | Open | Environmental and Citizen NGOs |
| Jimmy Carter | NC Manufacturers Alliance | Industrial Trade Group |
| David Auge | Grifols Therapeutic | Large Business |
| Bill Covert | Leggett & Platt ON64 | Large Business |
| Garrett Christy | Daimler Trucks North America – Cleveland | Large Business |
| Darren Steinhilber | Mecklenburg County Solid Waste | Local Government |
| Tim Watkins | DEQ | DEQ - Chair of ESI |
| Jarrad Botts | 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.
| Name | Division |
|---|---|
| DEQ Representative, Chair | Secretary's Office |
| Shawn McKee | Division of Waste Management |
| Michael Montebello | 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 |