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EcoShelf bridges the gap between law and science. Extensive political, advocacy, consulting and advising experience in science, technology and legal matters involving intellectual property, environmental and energy issues and investment strategies.

Executive Director of the Authority, a public body corporate and politic of the State of New Jersey. NJ. The Authority owns and operates a waste-to-energy recycling facility generating 45 MW of clean renewable electricity from municipal solid waste produced in the county and its environs. Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer responsible for strategic management and stewardship of the Authority with an annual operating budget of $ 40 million and $ 150 million in assets. Report to the Board at monthly meetings, liaison to the county legislature and municipal officials, and the primary contact for the press and media. Duties and responsibilities include managing and supervising day-to-day operations, including financial management and amortization of public debt of $ 235 million, procurement and labor and personnel matters, coordinating the activities of engineering, legal, communications and other retained consultants, performing planning and policy functions, including advocacy, and negotiating and administering contracts required to run the business of the Authority. Administer the contractual relationship with Covanta Energy, the contract operator of the waste-to-energy facility.

Developed an integrated municipal, medical and industrial waste management strategy and commercialisation models for several regions and provinces in Vietnam with emphasis on Thanh Pho Ho Chi Minh, Danang, Can Tho and Hanoi and for composting for coffee plantations.

Partner in boutique law firm with emphasis on science and technology related legal issues. Advice, counselling and litigation involving environmental, contracts, economic, intellectual property, energy and GHG issues.

Served in various legal and management capacities, including Counsel, Director and Vice President for Environment, Health and Safety at this specialty chemicals and pharmaceutical excipient manufacturer with over $ 800 million in sales and 13 domestic and international production facilities with over 1200 manufacturing employees. Managed a direct organization of 65 personnel, including six directors and manager direct reports.Served on key senior management committees, including the Management Council (responsible for developing and implementing strategic and management direction of the business), the Operating Council (responsible for managing the operating direction and business priorities), the Leadership Team (managed quality improvement, communications and business objectives), and the Capital Investment Council (managed the rolling 5-year capital investment strategy for the growth of the business).

Practiced law at Hannoch Weisman, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan and Lowenstein Sandler, private law firms in New York and New Jersey. Primary areas of practice: environmental law and litigation, corporate transactions, issues management and advocacy, regulatory advice and defense of enforcement actions.