Directors:

Education Director:

David Garfield
Garfield@cubiodiesel.org

David moved to Colorado upon graduating from Boston University with degrees in Economics and History, in pursuit of his dream for fresh powder. He has since developed new dreams of an energy economy that does not harm the abilities of future generations to thrive and prosper on this beautiful planet. That is why he recently started yet another degree in Chemical Engineering. In his free time, David enjoys biking, skiing, playing chess, making delicious things in his kitchen, and performing general ponderings about life.

Outreach Director:

Brett Sawchak
Sawchak@cubiodiesel.org

As a descent of New Jersey, Brett is currently a Junior studying how to save the world. He is an aspiring environmentalist, and loves being outdoors. In his spare time, he enjoys long walks on the beach, snowboarding, extreme kayaking as well as any other outdoor activity you can think of. As of February, he will be out of the office spending four months in Costa Rica, where he will be studying sustainability and the environment in the cloud forest of Monteverde. But fear not! He is still accessing his duties over email, so do not hesitate to contact!.

Research & Development Director:

Alex Blane-Zimberg
AlexBZ@cubiodiesel.org

A California native, Alex escaped southern California's urban sprawl in search of fresh powder and new people. He is currently a senior Environmental Science: Biogeochemistry major, and Geology minor. Alex helped found and run processes at the Boulder Biodiesel Co-Op, and is well versed in biodiesel chemistry and biofuel production methods. His interests include: algae & photbioreactors, microbes, renewable energy, sustainable living, biofuels, german cars, currency futures trading, and of course skiing and hiking the mountains of Colroado.

Operations Director:

Josh Maynard
maynard@cubiodiesel.org

Born and raised in New England, Josh migrated west in search of new experiences and people. He is currently pursuing a second undergraduate degree in Chemistry, in hopes to understand and aid development in renewable energies.

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." -Mahatma Gandi