Hunt Valley, Maryland (27 March 2024)—EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC (EA), a leading provider of interdisciplinary environmental services, is proud to announce that Regina Cagle Irr, P.E., has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Maryland (MD)-DC Chapter of the U.S. Composting Council (USCC). She will serve a 2‑year term as Chapter Secretary, meeting regularly with board members to oversee and direct chapter business operations, set policies, approve business decisions, evaluate executive performance, and fulfill fiduciary responsibilities. Regina previously served as a founding member of the USCC MD-DC Chapter Formation Committee and is also actively involved with the Solid Waste Association of North America Mid-Atlantic Chapter.
“I am passionate about improving solid waste and organics management and ensuring our systems and infrastructure evolve with our societal needs.” said Regina. “As a member of the USCC MD-DC Chapter Board, I am excited to continue supporting the overall growth of the composting industry and production of high-quality finished compost in the region.”
Regina is an environmental engineer with 15 years of industry experience. She has extensive experience in solid waste management and organics recycling, including design-and-construction support of the award-winning, three-phase build-out of Howard County’s Composting Facility at the Alpha Ridge Landfill. Regina earned a Master of Sustainable Energy Development from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from Drexel University. She is a licensed professional engineer in Maryland and a TRUE Zero Waste Advisor.
“Industry leadership plays a critical role in EA’s Public Benefit Corporation framework and corporate social responsibility program,” said Vice President and Business Unit Director Mark Gutberlet, P.E. “Regina’s experience in organics management will be a valuable resource for the Council and its goals of advancing compost manufacturing and utilization.”
The USCC membership of 800 includes representatives from compost manufacturers, researchers, consulting and marketing firms, allied and compostable product manufacturers, government agencies, as well as individuals and enthusiasts. The organization’s goal is to continually advance organics recycling for compost manufacturing and use, to support healthy air, water, and soils. The MD-DC Chapter was formed to educate the public about the importance of composting, and train and educate members of the composting industry regarding best practices, development, expansion, and promotions, using science, principles of sustainability, and economic viability.
About EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC
EA is a 100% employee-owned public benefit corporation that provides environmental, compliance, natural resources, and infrastructure engineering and management solutions to a wide range of public and private sector clients. Headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, EA employs more than 650 professionals through a network of 27 commercial offices across the continental United States, as well as Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam. In our 50th year of business, EA has earned an outstanding reputation for technical expertise, responsive service, and judicious use of client resources. For more information about EA, visit www.eaest.com.
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EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC
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Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031
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