Meet our EcoPeople: Kathy MacBeth
“Meet our EcoPeople” will periodically introduce one of the staff members who make up the EcoEngineers family. We’d like you to get to know us! Read more about Strategic Development Director Kathy MacBeth below.
Kathy MacBeth
Title: Strategic Development Director
How long have you been working at EcoEngineers? Since August 2015
What service area do you work? My work in elevating EcoEngineers’ offerings for new clients touches all aspects of our business: EcoUniversity training and education, regulatory engagement, life-cycle analysis, asset development consulting, compliance management, and audit.
Where are you from? Bettendorf, Iowa
What degrees or certifications do you have? I have a bachelor’s degree in integrated marketing communications.
Why do you do what you do? I am passionate about our mission: To create sustainable solutions for a better tomorrow!
What question do your friends or family typically ask about your job? I always get asked, “What does EcoEngineers do?” My answer: We work with biofuel producers to bring low-carbon fuels to market and industrial clients who are seeking ways to rescue carbon emissions in their processes to meet ESG or zero carbon goals that will help us address the impacts of climate change.
What is the biggest problem you solve? How would you describe it and your approach to fixing it? Understanding the clients’ strategic business goals and connecting them to the resources, solutions and expertise to help them achieve their goals while fulfilling our mission.
How would you describe your biggest win? Building a strong brand for EcoEngineers to drive growth and acquiring one of the company’s largest contracts, which enabled EcoEngineers to rapidly expand its credibility and reach into the RNG space.
What do you do you for fun outside of work and why do you enjoy it? Spending time with family and friends, working out, cooking and gardening. Family and friends bring love into my life and everything else is just a fun way to stay fit and healthy.