Earthcare Solutions, LLC, a leading provider of sustainable waste management solutions specializing in biosolids, residual wastes, and organics management through carbonization and biochar production, welcomes Christopher A. Roelke as Director of Operations and Product Development.
As Director of Operations and Product Development, Roelke will be consulting with clients throughout the design and engineering phase of facility development and overseeing the start-up and commissioning phase of facility operations, including environmental and safety compliance. Roelke will also oversee daily operations at Earthcare’s Bethel, PA facility. This dual-module organics carbonization facility will have the capacity to process nearly 70,000 wet tons of municipal biosolids annually in addition to egg layer manures from local resources. In this role, Roelke will also lead quality control processes for Earthcare’s Ecochar™ end-use biochar products for specific agronomic and remediation applications following globally-recognized International Biochar Initiative (“IBI”) Biochar Standards and will spearhead product development and R&D in connection with customer-specific biochar applications.
“We are thrilled to welcome Chris to our team as Director of Operations,” said Michael McGolden, President and CEO of Earthcare Solutions. “His extensive experience and proven track record make him a valuable addition to our team. We are confident that his operational experience and environmental background will enable us to continue leading the way in organics management and producing of high-quality biochar products.”
Roelke has more than 20 years of experience in facility operations, including the operation and compliance of a 1 MGD industrial wastewater treatment facility. He has also served as Director of Water Resources for a Pennsylvania municipality, providing oversight, reliability, and productivity in all divisions of the water and wastewater/stormwater systems. Roelke is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University Capital College with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and an M.S. in Environmental Engineering.
About Earthcare
Earthcare is a leader in non-wood organics carbonization with operating facilities across the globe deploying its patented technology in managing an array of organic waste streams through biochar production. The Earthcare Family of Companies provides circular solutions to organic waste management, decarbonization and beneficial applications of various biochar end-use products through its dedicated team of affiliates.