PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER/ENGINEER

PROCESS AND CHEMICAL — DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Over 25 years experience in the manufacturing, chemical processing and waste disposal industries as an environmental engineer and project manager. A consultant since 1993. Primary focus is pollution prevention, process efficiency improvement and the beneficial use of wastes and by-products. Experience include landfill operations, hazardous material recyclers and transporters, large and small manufacturing plants, scrap tire recycling operators and waste clean up contractors. Previous expert testimony and advice provided in cases related to scrap tire recycling, tire derived fuel use, industrial site remediation, landfill construction and hazardous chemical treatment.

David M. Gubanc, P.E., Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Provide engineering, project management and environmental regulatory support to clients in industry & government. Design and operate pilot projects, conduct studies and testing programs for recycled material reuse, waste treatment improvements and energy recovery. Prepare and negotiate permits and authorizations for recycled material reuse, wastewater treatment, air emission sources and waste disposal. Prepare technical specifications, bid documents and proposals for industrial equipment and services. Provide expert testimony and consultation in solid waste management, transportation safety and environmental regulation compliance. Clients include GE-Lighting Technology, GE-Specialty Chemicals, GE Superabrasives, Ohio Department of Transportation, Central Ohio Contractors and others.

January 1991 to January, 1993

Responsible for environmental compliance, development and expansion of publicly owned solid waste management facilities and services throughout the central Ohio region. Managed bidding and contractor selection process for two 50,000 ton/yr yard waste composting facilities, two $1,000,000 household hazardous waste collection events, engineering for a 30-year expansion of a 5,000 cubic yard/day landfill, and engineering for remediation of a 174 acre closed landfill. Organized and coordinated a 24 company waste minimization task force which invested over $6,000,000 to implement over 100 projects to reduce disposal of 60,000 tons/yr of solid waste.

Responsible for achieving and maintaining environmental and Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance for GE's diamond manufacturing business. Provided technical and project support to GE's Dublin, Ireland production facility and technology application centers worldwide. Designed and implemented cost and waste reduction projects that saved $2,000,000/yr and reduced landfill deliveries by 4,000 tons over six years. Received three performance awards and several community commendations for private/public training efforts.

Responsible for environmental improvements of Chem Waste facilities in northeast U.S. (six companies and 13 states). Implemented a technical communication program between sales, engineering, operations and compliance officers within the Region.

July, 1983 to March, 1984. Implemented waste management programs throughout the corporation and audited facilities and real estate dispositions. Drafted and revised policies intended to reduce generator liability when shipping or receiving hazardous wastes.

September, 1979 to July, 1983. Designed management systems that would allow the plants to comply with newly issued hazardous, toxic and solid waste regulations. Implemented computer-assisted waste tracking, transportation and reporting.

March, 1977 to September, 1979. Provided technical support to corporate management on issues such as pollution control spending, coal combustion and natural gas curtailments. Developed hearing testimony, papers, speeches, television commercials and film.

May, 1975 to March, 1977. Member of research team charged to save energy and test alternative fuels in major steel mill furnaces. Proposed and partially implemented projects saving $1,700,000/yr.

Supervised 25 to 30 operators and technicians in communications and combat system control. Received Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon and three letters of commendation. Separated as Lieutenant.

BSChE (Chemical Engineering), Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1971.

MBA (Management), Cleveland State University (nights), Cleveland, Ohio, 1979.

Registered Professional Engineer: Ohio, 1976; Illinois, 1988; West Virginia, 1989.

Ohio Low-Level Radioactive Waste Facility Development Authority Board of Directors, 1995 - 1998. Appointed as Professional Engineer.

Ohio Chemical Council, Associate Member, 1997- Present.

Ohio Manufacturers Association, Committee on Environment, 1978-91. Vice Chair: 1982-84; 1986-88. Chair: 1989-91.

Ohio Solid Waste Management Advisory Commission, 1988-91. Represented Industrial Generators.

Solid Waste Association of North America, 1991-93.

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), 1973-Present.

"Who's Who in Industry and Finance", continuously since 1979.

"Citation's Who's Who, Environmental Registry", 1992.

Fire Chief Commendation, Worthington, Ohio 1989-1991.

"Recycle and Reuse of Hazardous Materials Within the Steel Industry", Chapter 4, "Hazardous Waste Management for the 80's", Ann Arbor Press, 1982.

Gubanc, Liston & Zimmerman; U.S. Patent 5151258; NOx REDUCTION AND CONTROL USING HYDROGEN PEROXIDE IN THE ABSORBER COLUMN. Issued September, 1992. Assigned to General Electric Company.