Professional Resume of:

MAXWELL R. LEE, Ph.D., P.E.

Areas of Specialization

Air Pollution Source Permitting; Emissions Measurement and Method Development; Industry Emissions Monitoring, Reporting and Rule Development (e.g. Part 75, CAIR, CAMR); Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling; Wood Products Rule Development and Emission Evaluation (Boiler NESHAP); Alternative Energy Sources; Comprehensive Environmental Compliance Planning; and Accidental Release Scenarios for CAA 112(r) Risk Management Plans.

Experience

Dr. Lee is president of one of Florida’s leading and most well-respected environmental consulting firms, which has assisted industry in Florida with regulatory compliance issues for over 35 years.  Koogler and Associates, Inc. was established in 1974 and provides professional consulting and engineering services primarily for industrial clients in matters related to air quality management, air pollution control, environmental permitting and environmental compliance.  The firm provides services throughout the United States, with a principal focus in Florida.  The firm serves clients from an array of industrial sectors including Cement, Power Generation, Oil and Gas, Phosphate Fertilizer Manufacturing, Mining, Pulp and Paper, Boat Manufacturing, Citrus Processing and Wood Products.

As president, Dr. Lee manages a diverse staff of 20 environmental professionals with a budget of $3 million, including recruitment and training.  As a professional engineer, Dr. Lee represents a wide variety of industry sectors within Florida and has developed good working relationships with Department of Environmental Protection staff.  With over 12 years experience with Florida’s environmental laws and rules, Dr. Lee has participated in rulemaking, as well as following and influencing legislation to benefit the regulated community.  Dr. Lee, along with Koogler and Associates, Inc. staff, has developed innovative and successful approaches for minimizing compliance costs and other regulatory burdens for industry including:

· Developing alternative energy sources located in Florida to support energy diversity and increase local economic activities;

· Liaison to industry to improve relationship with the regulating community;

· Comprehensive Environmental Compliance Planning for industrial facilities;

· Environmental financial assessments specializing in air emission control technology and related regulatory compliance;

· Air quality attainment status determinations by air quality modeling and dispersion studies including long-range pollutant transport modeling and accidental release modeling;

· Pollutant emissions measurements and ambient air quality monitoring;

· Stormwater and industrial wastewater permitting and plan development;

· RCRA Solid Waste Permitting;

· NEPA Environmental Impact Assessments; and

·  Environmental Resource Permitting for stormwater and wetland impacts.

Dr. Lee joined Koogler and Associates, Inc. in January 1999 as a Project Engineer.  Prior to joining the firm, he completed his Doctoral thesis, entitled “Solid Sorbent Control of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx).”  This research evaluated the use of inexpensive sorbent materials as a method of controlling NOx emissions from various point sources. This USAF-funded research has lead to various patents now in development.

Education

Ph.D., Environmental Engineering, University of Florida, 1999

            B.S. in Environmental Engineering, University of Florida, 1994

Registrations and Professional Associations

            External Advisory Board – University of Florida, Environmental Engineering

and Sciences

            Registered Professional Engineer, State of Florida and State of South Carolina

            Rotary International and Rotary Club of Gainesville

            Construction Materials Recycling Association

            Air & Waste Management Association

Director – Florida

Chairman - Northeast Florida Chapter

Publications and Presentations

Lee, M. R.,; Allen, E. R.; Wolan, J.T.; Hoflund, G.B.  NO₂ and NO Properties of KOH-treated Alumina.  Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 1998, 37(8), 3375.

Lee, M. R.,; Allen, E. R.; Wolan, J.T.; Hoflund, G.B.  Adsorption of NOx on (-Alumina Treated with Alkali Carbonates or Hydroxides. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. Accepted.

Lee, M.R.  Status Report, Alternative Energy in Florida, Air & Waste Management Association, Florida Section, Fall 2010

Lee, M.R.  The Potential of Waste Alternative Fuels in Florida, Florida Chamber of Commerce Environmental Permitting, Summer School 2010.