Ken Kelly joined the BEW team in May of 2010 and was promoted to Lead Operator shortly thereafter. Ken earned an A.A.S degree from Tacoma Community College and has a diverse background of industrial operating experience, including 7+ years in the petro-chemical industry.
Penny joined the BEW team in 2010. In her support role as Plant Clerk, she is responsible for purchasing materials, developing a spare parts listing for the plant, and setting up routine maintenance schedules and standard operating procedures.
Lorne joined INGENCO in 2008, and has focused on overseeing the Engineering department’s activities. He holds a BS and MS in Engineering, with additional graduate work in Operations Research. INGENCO’s Engineering Department is involved in a variety of support efforts and projects. Lorne has been involved in many of the efforts at BEW: plant commissioning and troubleshooting, oxygen-nitrogen separation process optimization, and developing the engine exhaust after-treatment system. Lorne is also leading the noise abatement and monitoring efforts.
Since joining INGENCO in 2009, John has focused on improving all aspects of engine performance, engine controls, and exhaust systems. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, a MS in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University, and a Ph.D in Combustion (Mechanical Engineering) from Purdue University. John’s expertise is utilized in the support systems of the BEW plant, and he has researched and prototyped accessories for engines, heating and cooling systems, and is currently involved in optimizing other systems at BEW.
