IWRC Staff

	Jim Olson - Associate Director 319-273-6589 Has managed the Small Business Technical Assistance On-Site Review program for the past 15 years Conducts site visits at small businesses and applied research projects Provides environmental assistance, workshops and presentations
	Diane Albertson - Information Technology Specialist 319-273-6575 Manages databases and provides IT support Coordinates computer software and hardware upgrades Technical Manager of the Iowa Waste Exchange program
	Sue Behrns - Waste Reduction Specialist 319-273-6576 Provides phone and email assistance to clients on air regulations. Keeps current with changes and updates to storm water regulations Conducts site visits and provides detailed compliance assistance for hazardous waste, solid waste, storm water, industrial wastewater, and air emissions
	Michael (Joe) Bolick - Process Research Reduction and Education Specialist 319-273-6577 Marketing and public relations coordinator for IWRC services Conducts STAR4D training Involved in curriculum development for painter training certifications Co-inventor for HVLP, airless, and blasting virtual reality simulators
	Jason Ebensberger - Information Technology Coordinator 319-277-4668 Ext. 14 System Administration and Web Development Manages IWRC Intellectual Property Coordinates support services for VirtualPaint Co-inventor for HVLP, airless, and blasting virtual reality simulators
	Brian Gedlinske - Environmental Specialist 319-273-6581 Provides environmental compliance and technical assistance with air quality, storm water, wastewater, and waste management regulations Provides on-site technical assistance with painting, powder coating, metal finishing, and wastewater pretreatment Performs case study and applied research projects that typically focus on process efficiency improvements and their environmental/economic implications, particularly in regard to surface finishing
	Tom Giblin - Senior Research Technician 319-277-4668 Ext. 15 Conducts STAR4D training Provides on-site assistance and outreach for military bases and STAR4D satellite sites Handles on-site facility management
	Lea Hensel - Marketing Coordinator 319-277-4668 Manages marketing for STAR4D program and assists with other IWRC services and products Handles conference coordination Involved in curriculum development for painter training certifications Writes reports, web content, copy, press release, articles and reports for all programs
	Chris Hernandez - Research Technician 319-277-4668 Ext. 23 Handles logistics of VirtualPaint product Completes VirtualPaint demonstrations and set ups at client facilities Primary technical support contact for VirtualPaint Conducts research, development, and testing on new software and hardware for Virtualpaint
	Glee Kidder - Office Coordinator I 319-277-4668 Ext. 11 Directs office staff and coordinates daily office operations Maintains purchasing and accounting records for all IWRC services and products Handles records and budgetary needs for all IWRC services and products Completes VirtualPaint demonstrations and set ups at client facilities
	Rick Klein – Program Manager STAR4Defense 319-277-4668 Ext. 16 Program Manager for the STAR4D painter training program Provides technical assistance to military facilities Co-inventor for HVLP, airless, and blasting virtual reality simulators
	Chris Lampe - Process Research Reduction and Education Specialist 319-277-4668 Ext. 17 Conducts STAR4D training as Lead Instructor and oversees STAR4D activities on-site and at military installations Provides technical and environmental assistance to small businesses and military installations Co-inventor for blasting and airless virtual reality simulator Involved in curriculum development for painter training certifications
	Dan Nickey - Program Manager 319-273-6588 Manages the Iowa Air Emission Assistance Program (IAEAP) funded by the Iowa Air Quality Bureau Assists small business compliance with air quality regulations and reduce air emissions Coordinates IAEAP activities with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and other government agencies
	Julie Reinitz - Graphic Artist 319-273-6591 Designs all marketing materials for all IWRC services and products Assists with development of design materials for IWRC websites Works with staff to design manuals, newsletters, annual reports and other publications
	Jeremiah Treloar - Process Research Reduction and Education Specialist 319-277-4668 Ext. 19 Conducts STAR4D training Conducts research, development, and testing on new software and hardware for Virtualpaint Co-inventor for HVLP, airless, and blasting virtual reality simulators Involved in curriculum development for painter training certifications
	John Whiting - Waste Reduction Education/Research Specialist 319-277-4668 Ext. 25 Conducts STAR4D training Provides on-site assistance and outreach for military bases and STAR4D satellite sites Co-inventor for airless virtual reality simulator Involved in curriculum development for painter training certifications
	Jennifer Wittenburg - Environmental Specialist 319-273-6580 Helps small businesses in understanding and complying with air regulations Develops multimedia tools for use in MSEI website and IAEAP Conducts site visits and provides compliance assistance for hazardous waste, solid waste, storm water, industrial wastewater, and air emissions