Transforming Waste, Empowering Sustainability

Meet our Executive Team

Earthcare Solutions, LLC has a fully-integrated team of project development, technical, engineering, construction and financial management professionals that will deliver successful, turn-key organic waste gasification solutions to clients in either the public or private sector.  Our technical and professional staff stay actively involved beyond the start-up phase to ensure optimal efficiency, throughput and project success.

Michael McGolden

Chief Executive Officer

Michael McGolden

With over 20 years in gasification technology, Mike, CEO of Earthcare Solutions, propels innovative waste-to-energy applications worldwide. From transforming organic waste into energy to leading financial and operational turnarounds, he's an industry pioneer devoted to addressing diverse waste management issues.

Adam Ferrif, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Adam Ferrif, CPA

Adam, a seasoned financial expert with 25+ years in the food industry and private equity groups, serves as Earthcare Solutions' CFO. His broad expertise shapes strategic and project-specific financial operations, encompassing public and private funding options. A Chartered Accountant and CPA, Adam's acumen drives business growth.

Sean C. Sweeney, P.E.

Executive Vice President

Sean C. Sweeney, P.E.

Sean provides 20+ years of engineering expertise in waste and energy systems. He serves as Earthcare Solutions' Director of Operations and Business Development. His expertise ranges from designing and implementing alternative energy systems to water and wastewater treatment facilities, driving tailored, resilient waste solutions.

Richard J. Maxwell, CPA, CDA

Director of Finance

Richard J. Maxwell, CPA, CDA

With a distinguished career spanning public accounting, consulting, and financial leadership roles, Rich channels his vast tax, finance, and valuation expertise into his role as Earthcare Solutions' Director of Finance. Specializing in tax incentives and business valuations, he guides the company's financial operations.

Christopher Roelke

Director of Operations & Product Development

Christopher Roelke

Chris brings more than 20 years of operations experience to the Earthcare Solutions team. His vast background makes him perfectly suited to assist with facility design and engineering, daily operations management, and compliance requirements.

Daniel Kusky, PMP

Director of Construction Services

Daniel Kusky, PMP

Dan leverages his expertise in heavy civil construction in his role at Earthcare's carbonization facilities. His leadership ensures precision in facility development, supporting Earthcare’s mission to advance carbon sequestration and sustainable waste management technologies.

Nelson Widell

Director of Feedstock Procurement

Nelson Widell

With over 40 years of experience in organics processing and project development across North America and abroad, Nelson has led initiatives in composting, waste-to-energy conversion, and environmental innovation. A founding member of the U.S. Composting Council, his expertise spans technology licensing, facility design, permitting, marketing, and public outreach, pioneering sustainable solutions for large-scale composting and renewable energy systems.

From Concept to Commissioning

Earthcare Delivers

The Earthcare Solutions team is backed by more than 80 environmental, planning, siting, and permitting professionals with project resumes that span across the U.S. Our technical team includes environmental scientists; hydrogeologists; microbiologists; ecologists; civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineers and permitting experts who have served both public and private clients alike. Our professionals have decades of experience with water and wastewater resource recovery facilities, waste-to-energy facilities, private & municipal landfills and more.