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Vanguard Renewables onboards Gay as CEO
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Hicks named CEO of Bioenergy Infrastructure Group
Bioenergy Infrastructure Group, an independent power producer specializing in energy-from-waste and biomass, has appointed Simon Hicks as its new CEO. Hicks will replace Hamish McPherson, who will depart in September after nine years. Simon brings a wealth of industry leadership experience, most recently serving as managing director for recycling at Viridor. McPherson will remain with the company in an advisory capacity until September 30 to ensure a smooth transition.
Vanguard Renewables, a food and dairy waste-to-renewable energy project develGay oper, has named Joel Gay as CEO. Prior joining Vanguard Renewables, Gay was president and CEO of Energy Recovery, a global manufacturing and technology company. Under his leadership, Energy Recovery more than quadrupled its equity value. At 37, Gay became one of the youngest CEOs of a Russell 2000 company, the youngest Black CEO of a publicly traded company, and was named one of Fortune’s 40 under 40 in 2016. Gay holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a bachelor’s degree from St. Thomas University.
Moore to serve as USDA Forest Service chief
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that Randy Moore will serve as the 20th chief of the Moore USDA Forest Service. Moore has been serving as regional forester in the Pacific Southwest Region in California since 2007, where he has responsibility for 18 national forests, covering one-fifth of the state on 20 million acres of land. Additionally, he oversees state and private forestry programs in Hawaii and the U.S.-affiliated Pacific Islands. Previously, Moore served as regional forester for the Eastern Region headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for five years. Moore earned a bachelor’s degree in plant and soil science from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
West Salem Machinery redesigns Super Screener
West Salem’s redesigned Super Screener PHOTO: WEST SALEM MACHINERY
8 BIOMASS MAGAZINE | ISSUE 3, 2021
West Salem Machinery’s Super Screener has been redesigned and manufactured for reduced maintenance, increased production and longer operating life. New rugged features include longer machine life due to a 15% lighter basket and increased durability with oversize hangers. A steeper slope allows material to move up to four times faster, and the stainless steel pan bottom is ideal for wet material such as compost and bark mulch. The relocated drive enables an unobstructed flow of material. Optional features include wire mesh or perforated screens, ball deck for increased material agitation to help prevent buildup and blinding on the screens, multiple material classifications, top covers, access platforms and infeed chutes.
