RYAN J. ROSPOND
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Environmental professional with experience in wetland restoration, biosolids management, stormwater compliance, and farm operations. Brings hands-on SWPPP inspections, site auditing, construction oversight, soil testing, and team coordination, along with a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Inspector III
Keramida Inc.
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2025 - 06.2026
- Conducted site visits and inspections across Northern Indiana to ensure compliance with permit requirements across Northern Indiana based on permit requirements in adherence to federal and state regulations
- Monitored and resolved environmental concerns throughout project lifecycle to maintain regulatory compliance
- Led environmental response efforts during emergency situations to mitigate impact and ensure safety
- Provided oversight and regulation of construction sites along NIPSCO gas and electric utility lines
- Coordinated on-site activities with PM, LEI, CM, NRP, and contractors to ensure compliance and project alignment
- Led preconstruction meetings and addressed concerns prior to project start
- Documented changes on SWPPP permits and inspection reports
Farm/crop manager
Big Brush Creek Farm
Dunlap, TN
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Coordinated management of crop and livestock operations on 1,600-acre farm
- Founded LLC to oversee production, fertilization, harvest, and sale of industrial hemp on 50-acre plot
- Developed sustainable planting strategies and test areas to optimize production for future seasons
Biosolids and Residual Management Technical Support Specialist
Synagro Technologies
Chattanooga, TN
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Led team applying over 2,000 tons of biosolids weekly, ensuring compliance and effectiveness of application methods
- Coordinated with customers, facilitated legal processes, calculated application rates, and conducted soil tests to optimize biosolid use
- Coordinated with water-treatment plant managers, field managers, biosolid coordinators, field spreaders, and plant operators to facilitate safe and compliant biosolid application
- Collaborated with farmers to schedule and execute timely biosolid applications, supporting agricultural productivity.
- Troubleshoot issues from the water-treatment facility, including transportation issues, application problems, and potential runoff issues
- Plot specific areas of farmland for biosolid application to ensure environmental compliance
Environmental Restoration and Management Field Technician
Williams Creek Management
Plainfield, IN
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed, restored, and created wetlands and prairies in Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky
- Identified invasive species among native plants and developed management strategies to restore ecological balance.
- Developed corrective action plans addressing various mitigations across the Midwest to ensure environmental compliance.
- Ensured compliance with federal standards prior to releasing the site
- Assisted in designing urban natural environments to promote biodiversity in densely populated areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources and Environmental Science
Purdue University, West Lafayette
Lafayette, Indiana01-2021
Skills
- Environmental compliance
- Wetland Management
- Erosion Control
- Stormwater management
- Site auditing
- SWPPP inspection
- Soil testing
- Field sampling
- Permit tracking
- Regulatory reporting
- Construction oversight
- Federal regulations
- ArcGIS
ACTIVITIES
- Native Habitat Restoration
- Erosion control planning, site management strategies, delegation of project tasks, submittal of compliance reports
- Preparation of various federal land management and fertilizer application documents
Timeline
Environmental Inspector III
Keramida Inc.
01.2025 - 06.2026
Farm/crop manager
Big Brush Creek Farm
10.2023 - 01.2025
Biosolids and Residual Management Technical Support Specialist
Synagro Technologies
05.2022 - 10.2023
Environmental Restoration and Management Field Technician
Williams Creek Management
07.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources and Environmental Science
Purdue University, West Lafayette