About
Vision RNG brought together a team of seasoned professionals with decades of experience across the natural gas and waste management industries. Combining proven LFG technologies with processes widely used in the conventional natural gas sector, we provide a unique solution to capture, process, and commercialize LFG at mid-sized sites previously considered too small for viable projects.
Bill Johnson
CEO
Bill brings over 35 years of leadership experience in engineering, construction, and oil and gas. He has extensive experience at the CEO level, most recently as the CEO of ShalePro Energy Services, a leading provider of construction and operation services to the natural gas sector. He has built high-performance teams in engineering, construction, and project management. Bill is a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Electrical Engineering and The Wharton School Advanced Management Program.
Brian Martz
COO
Brian brings over 25 years of experience in environmental, engineering, construction, and renewable energy markets. He has progressed from technical design and project management roles through significant business development roles to an effective leader of complex technical matters and teams. Brian most recently spent six years leading an engineering department for a Fortune 500 waste and environmental services firm. He also spent another six years leading the business development of their renewable energy platform, with a primary focus on renewable natural gas. He successfully tripled the renewable energy EBITDA, established an industry-leading $1B joint venture, and put the Company on a trajectory to accomplish a long-range primary ESG goal. Brian is a graduate of Lehigh University and Georgia Institute of Technology with a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering and M.B.A. in Management of Technology.
Kevin Johnson
CFO
Kevin has over 15 years of experience in corporate finance, including private equity, investment banking and public accounting. He was most recently Chief Financial Officer for ShalePro Energy Services, and previously held various Treasury and Controllership roles within ExxonMobil. Kevin graduated from Longwood University, received his Master’s in Accountancy from Virginia Commonwealth University, and his M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Bill Held
Chief Business Development Officer
Bill brings over 40 years of experience in landfill gas (LFG) and LFG beneficial use to Vision RNG. Bill has been involved in the development, design, construction, and operations of over 100 LFG to energy recovery projects, including LFG to electricity, LFG to RNG and other LFG uses. He has worked as a consultant for RNG projects across America. As Senior Director of Renewable Energy at Republic Services, he was directly responsible for over 70 LFG use projects.
Jeremy Snyder
VP Operations and Infrastructure Planning
Jeremy has over 15 years of management experience in the energy sector, including RNG, conventional power, and landfill construction and compliance. He was most recently the RNG Operations Manager for Archaea Energy in Syracuse, New York, and prior to that supported the growth and success of the Aria Energy RNG portfolio across the United States. Jeremy graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and received his MBA in Business Administration from the Reh School of Business at Clarkson University.
Doug Prechter
Vice President of Finance
Adam Beck
VP Project Execution
Beckie Dille
HR Manager
Beckie has over 10 years’ experience in the energy sector including oil and gas and fuels distribution. Her areas of expertise include recruiting, legal compliance, employee relations, benefit administration and process improvement. She holds a Master of Science degree in Human Resources Management from La Roche University and is a Certified Professional in Human Resources through SHRM & HRCI.
Jennifer Jacobs
Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Jennifer brings over 29 years of Environmental Health and Safety experience in the Oil & Gas, Construction and Telecommunications industries. Her areas of expertise include site safety auditing, contractor safety management, safety training, and policy/procedure development. Jennifer has obtained multiple professional safety accreditations which include Certified Occupational Safety Specialist, Certified Safety Management Practitioner, and Certified Ergonomics Manager and Safety Management Specialist.
Kirk Vroman
General Counsel
Kirk has over a decade of legal experience in the energy industry. He was most recently Senior Corporate Counsel for Internap Holding LLC, a cloud and bare metal technology infrastructure company. Prior to that, Kirk held various legal roles at upstream oil and gas producers with holdings in the Appalachian, Permian, Ft. Worth, Anadarko, DJ, Black Warrior, Powder River, and Williston Basins. Kirk graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.S.B.A in Management Information Systems and Marketing and received his Juris Doctor from the Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law.
Core Values
Health and Safety
Vision RNG puts the health and safety of our employees, contractors and neighboring communities in the forefront of everything that we do. Maintaining a safe work environment and supporting safe behaviors is a commitment that our employees and contractors own together. We hold each other accountable for keeping our sites, workforce and communities safe.
Environmental Stewardship
Vision RNG is committed to respecting our Environment, preserving the earth’s natural resources and continuously improving our environmental performance. We strive to meet or exceed all applicable laws, regulations, and established industry best practices.
Integrity, Trust, and Respect
Vision RNG will uphold high standards of business ethics and integrity and enforce strict principles of corporate governance and support transparency in all of our operations. Only through selfless teamwork, collaboration and respect for others will we reach our full potential.
Operational Excellence
Vision RNG will partner with our stakeholders to achieve goals, through delivering high-quality performance, value-added services and with a focus on innovative technology and solutions in all aspects of our work. We think critically about our performance and commit ourselves to continuous learning. We strive to be an organization that is adaptable, accepting of change, and determined to drive toward better solutions.
At Vision RNG, our employees are driven to create value every day. Our core values are the foundation of our company and an essential element to our success. How each of us responds to the many challenges of our everyday work environment speaks directly to who we are as individuals and as a company. Our commitment to these values in both words and actions, builds a stronger Vision RNG, benefiting all of our stakeholders.
Investors
We are backed by Vision Ridge Partners, a leading investment firm that aims to deliver superior financial returns and positive environmental impact through investments in sustainable real assets.
If you are interested in joining our team, please contact us.