ENGINEERED COMPOST SYSTEMS - Key Persons
Aimee joined ECS in 2018 after graduating from Boston University. She contributes to system design, project management, technical support, and ECS' research and development efforts. As an undergraduate, Aimee applied her passion for sustainable waste management and sanitation systems as a member of Engineers Without Borders. Prior to working at ECS, Aimee was a research assistant in energy engineering at Pennsylvania State University where she investigated electrochemical systems and biomass conversion.
Job Titles:
- Director Business Development
Bryce is a graduate of the University of Idaho and joined the ECS Team in 2020. He contributes to system modeling, documentation, and research and development efforts. Prior to ECS, Bryce was a design engineer in the defense industry. Prior to that, Bryce was a research assistant in material science at the University of Idaho where he developed bioplastic composites for use in the automotive industry.
Charlie brings an extremely broad skill set to ECS. Dividing his time between ECS' fundamental research efforts, product development, and client support activities, Charlie is also the lead developer of ECS' new generation of compost process control technology. He also is the project lead on five US Government funded compost research projects that ECS has carried out during his tenure. Prior to joining ECS in 2006, Charlie worked as a design engineer for a tunnel boring machinery company.
Chris oversees engineering, manufacturing, vendor management, quality assurance and project management at ECS. Successful projects begin with listening and finding the right technology to meet our client's needs. Chris ensures that our client's needs drive the design and that the ECS design team integrates seamlessly with our client's team. Prior to joining ECS, Chris held design, project management and leadership positions with firms in the aerospace industry.
Chris oversees ECS' engineering activities in project management, compost process design, vendor supervision, and facility start-up. Since joining ECS in 2001, Chris has worked as lead project engineer on over 20 compost facilities in North America and has provided on-site technical support at dozens more. Prior to joining ECS, Chris designed tooling used with ultra-high pressure water jets in a nuclear environment and developed procedures for cutting decommissioned nuclear reactor parts for disposal.
Heather joined ECS in summer of 2021 and currently provides support with system design and documentation. She is a New England native and worked for a sustainable farm, growing produce for hunger relief, before moving out to Seattle. Prior to working at ECS she was a mechanical design specialist in the aerospace industry. Her passions include sustainability, gardening, art and music.
Heather is responsible for accounting and payroll for ECS and its sister companies. She joined ECS in 2005 as the Office Manager.
Job Titles:
- Quality Assurance Manager
Since joining ECS in 2001 Jeff has been responsible for the production management, design of electrical power and control systems, purchasing, and customer technical support of every ECS system. Prior to joining ECS Jeff worked as a Production Manager at the Northwest Center where he supervised multiple manufacturing areas involving quality control, design, tooling, and inventory.
Job Titles:
- Compost Science and Permitting
Liv Johansson supports ECS's work in compost science and research, client operations, and permitting. She is passionate about compost education and dedicated to using modern composting science to improve operational and environmental outcomes. She currently serves as Treasurer for the Washington Organics Recycling Council (WORC) and leads WORC's annual Compost Facility Operator Training course.
Omar Joined ECS in October 2023. He contributes to system design, modeling, and documentation. Prior to working at ECS, Omar worked as sustaining engineer in the biotech industry maintaining products used for research in spatial biology. He is a Washington State native and is passionate about sustainable practices.
Simon joined the ECS team in May of 2021. He contributes to system design, modeling, and documentation. Prior to working at ECS, Simon worked as a manufacturing engineer for a soft goods fabrication facility where he gained experience shepherding a wide variety of products through the production process. He is passionate about sustainability and spending time outside. Simon likes to build boats and houses in his free time.
Sue is responsible for accounting, financial management, and Shared Resource teams for Engineered Compost Systems and its sister companies.
Tim is president and founder of ECS. He has worked as an entrepreneur providing technology and consulting to the compost industry since 1993. He enjoys the broad range of challenges and never-ending opportunities to learn that this industry provides. He is a recognized expert in compost aeration and control, regulatory compliance, process control and monitoring technology, odor control, feedstock preparation, and material handling.
Tim O'Neill founded Engineered Compost Systems in 1999 to develop and manufacture technology and to provide technical services for large-scale composting facilities. Tim started in business in 1986 by co-founding Measurement Technology NW with Peter Zieve and working as Peter's first Vice President of ElectroImpact during its founding years.
In the 1990's, Tim was co-owner and lead mechanical and controls engineer at Green Mountain with the focus of developing small in-vessel systems. Since 1999, ECS product and service offerings have expanded in our quest to respond to market needs. As the name implies, Engineered Compost Systems uses top quality engineering to meet these demands. To this end, ECS has had the opportunity to build the most qualified group of compost engineers in the industry.
Job Titles:
- Compost Lab / Manufacturing Technician
- Manufacturing Technician