Greenville, South Carolina, May 9, 2024 – Several SynTerra professionals are scheduled to present at the World of Coal Ash (WOCA) Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Coal combustion products (CCP) experts from around the world will gather at the WOCA Conference from May 13 through May 16, 2024, to share ideas about the science of and applications for CCP. The American Coal Ash Association (ACAA) and the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) organized the event.

“WOCA is the place to be every 2 years to hear about the latest innovations in the field of CCP-related science,” said Jerry Wylie, Vice President of Sciences at SynTerra. “We look forward to sharing some of the exciting work that SynTerra has been doing for our power utility partners.”

SynTerra contributors and presentation titles for the WOCA event are listed below:

Johnathan Ebenhack, P.G. and Jerry Wylie, P.G. – “CCR Landfills – Part 1: Groundwater Considerations during Design and Construction”
Jerry Wylie, P.G. and Rong Yu, P.E., Ph.D. – “CCR Landfills – Part 2: Using a Graphical Interpretation with Model Simulations to Predict Groundwater Elevations During and After CCR Landfill Construction”
Rong Yu., P.E., Ph.D. – “Managing Unexpected Outcomes from Remediation in Fractured Bedrock Geological Settings – How a Revision in the Conceptual Site Model Helped Resolve Unforeseen Conditions”
Tim Grant, Kathy Webb, P.G., Tammy Jett, Bill Miller, P.E., and Bruce Hensel (Electric Power Research Institute) – “Approaches for Low-Impact Groundwater Remediation”
Kelly Ferri, Craig Eady, P.G., and Kathy Webb, P.G. – “Effective Remedial Measure: Evaluating Monitored Natural Attenuation Paired with Source Control”

SynTerra scientists, geologists, and engineers have the knowledge and technical diversity to navigate the challenging U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) Rule regulations. Because each CCP site is different, SynTerra partners with clients to provide comprehensive, integrated solutions that meet compliance requirements.

Kathy Webb, P.G.

Senior Market Leader | Principal

Kathy Webb, who co-founded SynTerra (then known as The Fletcher Group) in 1992, has completed remedial investigations and regulatory compliance projects associated with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) facilities, state and federal Superfund sites, solid waste landfills, brownfield redevelopment, utility coal combustion residual (CCR) management units, and regulated industrial facilities. She has supported litigation as an expert witness related to chlorinated solvents, metals, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).

Kathy is known for her practical assessment strategy with the perspective of the client’s business objectives. She routinely evaluates groundwater corrective action systems for effectiveness and progress toward achieving compliance objectives. She has co-authored a trade journal paper with case studies of low-impact remedial strategies. Kathy is a licensed Professional Geologist in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Mark Taylor, P.G.

Principal

Mark has worked more than 40 years in natural-resource based industries. His expertise includes mine geology and mine engineering, hydrogeologic and geotechnical investigations, solid and hazardous waste management, and regulatory negotiations. He has published peer-reviewed papers about coal geology, ore geochemistry, mineralogy, and solid waste management. He is a leading expert in mining and environmental permitting for litigation support.

Mark is licensed as a Professional Geologist in South Carolina, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Washington. He serves on the boards of the Upstate Red Cross and Upstate Forever. He served on the South Carolina Board of Registration for Geologists for six years. Mark holds a Master’s degree in Geological Sciences from The University of Michigan and a Bachelor’s degree in Geological Science from Harvard University.

Andrea Kehn, P.E.

Vice President of Engineering | Principal

Andrea Kehn, leader of our Civil & Environmental Engineering Business Unit, has 28 years of experience in chemical manufacturing and environmental consulting. She leads and supervises staff professionals on multidisciplinary projects for a variety of industrial clients. Andrea’s vast experience and expertise includes: air quality construction and operating permitting; air quality modeling; air permit record-keeping and reporting; Oil Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP); NPDES permitting; water quality modeling; process safety management; risk management compliance and auditing; and RCRA compliance.

Andrea is registered as a Professional Engineer in South Carolina. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University.

Ruth Albright, P.E.

Vice President | Principal

Ruth has led projects for major industrial facilities throughout the Southeast and beyond. She built her knowledge of environmental regulations and their application to manufacturing operations while working for the second largest chemical manufacturing company in the United States. At SynTerra, she has expanded both her knowledge and reputation working for chemical manufacturing operations of all sizes. She has also worked extensively with other manufacturing operations, including pulp and paper, industrial equipment, pharmaceuticals, food, and automotive parts and assembly. Her experience includes air and wastewater permit compliance, solid and hazardous waste management, solid waste construction permitting, hazardous materials transportation, wastewater treatment systems, air pollution control equipment operations and maintenance, and ambient air monitoring systems.

Ruth is a professional engineer registered in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Michigan, Arkansas, and Kentucky. She is an active member of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Environmental Technical Committee and serves as the chair of the water subcommittee. She has previously served as the program and committee chair for the Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce Environmental Affairs committee. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University.

SynTerra will present at World of Coal Ash