About Us
We leverage our knowledge and experience to empower you to execute on business objectives that result in a successful and financially rewarding low-carbon future.
Who We Are
We are engineers, scientists, compliance auditors, regulatory consultants, carbon analysts, market researchers, and trusted advisors of the clean energy fuels sector. We live and work in the intersection of low-carbon fuel policy, innovative technology, and the carbon marketplace.
Our practice areas include major carbon markets such as the USEPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) and Cap-and-Trade (MRR), Oregon’s Clean Fuel Program (CFP), Brazil’s RenovaBio, and more. We have deep expertise in all commercially available low-carbon fuels and technologies.
Our Vision
To be a global leader in developing solutions for a sustainable world.
Our Mission
To facilitate the production and use of renewable energy by providing access to in-depth knowledge of the regulatory, scientific, and economic drivers that affect the industry.
Our Culture
Our people are the ambassadors of our brand, and the trust they build with clients is the foundation of our success.
Our Consulting Team
Jim Ramm, P.E.
Director of Engineering
Ethanol LOB Manager
EcoEngineersEthanol LOB Manager
Brad Pleima, P.E.
Senior Engineer
Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) LOB Manager
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Zhichao Wang, Ph.D., P.E.
Carbon Analyst
Senior Engineer
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Roxby Hartley, Ph.D.
Senior Regulatory Consultant
Biomass-based Diesel LOB Manager
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Kathy MacBeth
Director of Strategic Development
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Shashi Menon
CEO
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Karyn Jones
Senior Regulatory Consultant
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Sarah T. Caswell, Esq.
Senior Regulatory Consultant
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Linda Ackelson
Regulatory Consultant
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Joe Cooney
Regulatory Consultant
Civil Engineer
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Sean Gassen
Regulatory Consultant
Chemical Engineer
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Claudia Martinez
Regulatory Consultant
Chemical Engineer
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Gabriel Miranda
Regulatory Consultant
Agricultural Engineer
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Chris Rogers
Regulatory Consultant
Chemical Engineer
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Our Audit Team
Randy Prati, CPA
Audit Manager
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Lei Zhu, Ph.D.
Carbon, Compliance Analyst (LCFS Verification Team Lead)
Chemical & Ag. Engineer
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Andrew Clapp
Compliance Auditor
(Biodiesel Team Lead)
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Cheryl Garcia
Compliance Auditor
(Foreign Import Team Lead)
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Mike Martin
Compliance Auditor
(RNG Team Lead)
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Nathan Schneider
Compliance Auditor
(Ethanol Team Lead)
Chemical Engineer
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Chemical Engineer
Brenda Barker
Compliance Auditor
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Eileen Loomis
Compliance Auditor
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Olvin Navarro
Compliance Auditor
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John "Jack" Sodak
Compliance Auditor
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Andrea Adams
Compliance Specialist
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Amy Hawbaker
Compliance Specialist
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Kim Rea
Compliance Specialist
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Florianne Rivera Hernández
Compliance Specialist
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Allyson Standefer
Compliance Specialist
EcoEngineersOur Admin Team
Jenny Chiles
Accounting & Office Coordinator
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Lyndsey Nielsen
Marketing Coordinator
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Nick Barnes
IT Solutions Developer
EcoEngineersEmployment
EcoEngineers guides biofuel companies through the maze of international clean energy regulations and improves their bottom line by ensuring continuous access to carbon markets. Our core strengths are audit, compliance management and renewable energy consulting. Located in Des Moines’ trendy East Village neighborhood, we have a casual, fun, results-oriented work culture.
EcoEngineers is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified or qualifiable applicants will be employed without regard to race, religion, color, age, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.