Dr. Jerry W. McCandless
Principal
Formal Education
B.S. from Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania
Doctorate, Lindsey Wilson College
Work Experience
1999-Current – Principal, Evergreen Environmental, Inc. Dr. McCandless
consults for operations of the company on a part-time basis, devoting a
substantial amount of personal time to missionary and foundation work. He
is positioning Evergreen to be an employee owned company, thereby creating an
ownership mentality among the employees which results in excellent service to
all clients.
1986-1999 - President, Evergreen Environmental, Inc. Dr. McCandless has worked in the chemical industry since 1960. Beginning in 1981, he became involved with RCRA related work and has worked in all phases of operations. Dr. McCandless opened Evergreen in 1986 to fill a niche created by the sweeping legislation of new environmental regulations.
Former Chairman Environmental Committee Louisville/Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Former Board Member LRA Naval Ordnance Privatization
Group Responsibility
Dr. McCandless’ primary function is to be a resource for the management team
and project managers. As his involvement in actual daily operations is
limited, his focus is on long range and strategic planning to ensure
Evergreen’s growth and diversification as needed in today’s environmental
arena. Dr. McCandless works directly for the President and assists her as
directed on various projects.
Awards Finalist, 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993 Entrepreneur of the Year - Award presented by Inc. Magazine, Merrill Lynch, Ernst & Young, and Business First
Blue Chip Enterprise Initiative nominee - sponsored by Connecticut Mutual and Nation's Business
Metro 100 Up and Comer by Business First
e-mail: jmccandless@evgusa.com