Desirea Haggard is currently the Director of Environmental Affairs for CalPortland’s Cement Division. She started her career in the mining industry working for TXI Riverside Cement as a Quality Control Supervisor followed by Environmental Engineer for cement plants and light weight aggregate facilities. Desirea earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine and her Master’s Degree in Chemical and Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Riverside. Being a part of the mining industry for over 17 years has made me appreciate the mining industry and our direct link to quality life. I am also the Governing Board Chair for the Mojave Environmental Education Consortium (MEEC) and the Hearing Board Chair for the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District.

Dana Glover-Smith is the Director of Safety for US Concrete -- she has more than 15 years of experience overseeing Safety operations in the concrete and aggregates industry. She’s been with U.S. Concrete for the past 3 years. Prior to that, she managed safety for Vista Sand, United States Lime & Minerals and TXI.

Darrin Gambelin draws from more than 20 years of experience with California and federal environmental laws to assist clients in resolving a range of permitting, compliance, and regulatory enforcement issues.

Darrin routinely works with clients in the agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, pipeline, and energy sectors to navigate complicated state and federal environmental regulatory schemes, including those created by the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, Oil Pollution Act, and RCRA. Darrin advises clients on compliance with environmental and safety rules affecting all phases of energy pipelines, from permitting and operation to emergency response planning. He closely tracks and advises clients on the latest developments in California and federal efforts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, including the cap-and-trade program and measures to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas, waste, and dairy industries. Darrin has successfully advocated for the interests of his clients during the development of new environmental regulations, has advised his clients during the permit application process, and, when necessary, has defended his clients in enforcement actions.

Prior to entering the field of law, Darrin had a productive career in the environmental compliance field, serving as an environmental, health, and safety professional in the manufacturing, waste management, and research industries. Using this hands-on experience, Darrin helps clients craft cost-effective and creative solutions to difficult environmental issues. He also prides himself on understanding the complex technical, scientific, and legal issues faced by his clients.

Sonya Price, Area Safety Manager, GTR / Delta Areas of MMC Materials, Inc. she has worked in safety since 2007 in various industrial and transportation capacities from hazardous waste recycling to railroad and the concrete industry. Most of her experience is with the Federal DOT and State agency requirements. Currently, she is tasked with safety and environmental compliance for 19 concrete plant locations in Mississippi. Mapistry is one of the tools she uses to make their company a leader in compliance.

Mary Jo Press currently works as Environment Health, Safety and Sustainability Manager at for Tesla in Lathrop, CA. She has taught environmental management or the community college system as an adjunct professor, served on professional national leadership committees and mentored other safety professionals through the American Society of Safety Engineers.

Mary Jo is a Sustainability Management Certified Professional (SMCP), a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) and Global Safety Professional (GSP). She serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Sustainability Management Association. Mary Jo holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from North Carolina State University and an MS degree in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University where she graduated with honors and induction into Sigma Alpha Pi Honor Society – National Society of Leadership and Success.

Reed Carter is the Environmental Manager for Graniterock. He is responsible for overseeing the Haz Mat and industrial stormwater programs for the company. Over the past 7 years, Reed has specialized in stormwater management, starting with his father in the construction industry and performing sampling during the winter season when he was in college. Mr. Carter has has a bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz. He's passionate about pollution prevention and doing work that requires knowledge of so many disciplines (engineering, science, etc.).

Todd is the EHS Manager at Clark Pacific. He’s responsible for all aspects of safety and environmental programs and compliance. Todd has 25 years experience as an EHS professional at companies like Oldcastle Infrastructure, San Francisco Chronicle, General Chemical, Chemtrade Logistics, and Bay Ship & Yacht Co. He’s also a certified Safety Management Specialist (SMS), Occupational Safety & Health Technician (OHST), Construction Safety & Health Technician (CHST) and is a Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner (QISP).

With more than 30 years of experience in the solid waste and recycling industry, John brings a hands on knowledge of how to manage the environmental compliance challenges facing communities and municipalities. He is a licensed Professional Engineering Geologist (PG/CEG) with a Master of Science Degree in Geology and Hydrogeology. He is also licensed as a Qualified Industrial Storm Water Professional (QISP) by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). His experience includes obtaining permits for development of numerous solid waste and recycling facilities in the State of California and western states. He is an expert in solid waste facility compliance and deals with numerous regulatory and governmental agencies. He is also trained and has experience with hazardous waste characterization, clean up, site closure, permitting and facility operations. He applies this knowledge and experience in the day to day operations of a complicated solid waste services environment in order to achieve the optimal balance of compliance and operational services for our clients and constituents.