Doug serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Clean Fuels Alliance America, responsible for ensuring that the association’s strategic plan, fund development, programs, and procedures support the needs of the biodiesel industry. As the association’s COO, Doug continuously strives to improve operations for the company and works diligently to ensure Clean Fuels Alliance America’s team of dedicated staff has the resources and tools they need to execute materials for our valued members. Doug often takes the pulse of the association by assessing performance at Clean Fuels Alliance America and utilizing each team member’s strengths to aid in building a stronger biodiesel and renewable diesel industry.   

Doug has decades of experience in business development, government relations, and consulting, with more than 18 years in the biodiesel space and 15 years in local elected office. In addition to serving as Clean Fuels Alliance America’s Chief Operating Officer, Doug spent time managing Clean Fuels Alliance America’s work in Washington D.C. supporting the reinstatement of the biodiesel tax credit, defending the Renewable Fuel Standard program, and fighting against several trade cases on illegally traded biodiesel imports.

In 2002, Doug became Clean Fuels Alliance America’s first in-house State Regulatory Director. From 2008-2017 he served as Director of Operations & Membership before assuming the role of Chief Operating Officer in 2017. A graduate of Kansas State University, Doug was born in Missouri and lives in Jefferson City, Missouri, where Clean Fuels Alliance America is headquartered.

April serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Clean Fuels Alliance America. April is responsible for managing all aspects of financial operations for Clean Fuels Alliance America. April is the liaison to the board’s finance and investment committee, as well as the audit committee. April works to develop policies for financial accountant matters and manages resources to maintain a smooth operation of the organizations Clean Fuels Alliance America represents. In addition to her vast financial role, April oversees all human resources, communicating all benefits and policies to employees.

With April’s rich finance background, Clean Fuels Alliance America also called upon her to assist with the Clean Fuels Foundation and Clean Fuels PAC.

April graduated from Southwest Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. April joined the Clean Fuels Alliance America in 2006. Prior to joining Clean Fuels Alliance America, she was the CFO for a not-for-profit service organization for 10 years.

Desiree serves as an Accounting Specialist for Clean Fuels Alliance America. Desiree is responsible for processing accounts payable, payroll, and other reimbursement projects.  She also serves as the Staff Liaison for the BQ-9000 Program, a quality systems program that includes storage, sampling, testing, blending, shipping, distribution, and fuel management practices.

Desiree joined Clean Fuels Alliance America in 2005 with a diverse background in Long Term Care business management and Municipal Government financial services.

Heather serves as Director of Communications for Clean Fuels Alliance America, responsible for supporting efforts to continue to grow the biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel industry and share our vision, leading efforts to craft and share messages on the industry's plans to move from 3 to 6 billion gallons by 2030, as well as promoting Clean Fuels Alliance America and the members it serves.

Before joining Clean Fuels Alliance America, Heather was the Director of Communications for the Missouri Catholic Conference. After earning a B.A. in Communication from the University of Arkansas, she spent 12 years as a broadcast journalist. Heather, an Arkansas native, brings extensive experience crafting stories that invoke change, building community relationships, and adapting to changing demands. 

Katherine serves as the Senior Communications Manager for Clean Fuels Alliance America. In this role, she supports the implementation of the association’s communications plan, educates stakeholders on the industry’s mission, manages Clean Fuels’ social media channels and coordinates with partner organizations to ensure consistent messaging.

Reed earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing and Management from Columbia College. With over 10 years of marketing and communications experience, she most recently served as Director of Communications for Friends of the Missouri Governor’s Mansion. Katherine brings to Clean Fuels a wealth of experience in creative marketing strategies and public relations.

Paul serves as Director of Public Affairs and Federal Communications for Clean Fuels Alliance America, leading communications efforts and media outreach on federal policy priorities, including the Renewable Fuel Standard. Since joining Clean Fuels Alliance America, Paul has helped members build robust relationships with members of Congress and provided effective tools to educate stakeholders about the effectiveness of federal policies and the benefits of biodiesel and renewable diesel.

Paul brings to Clean Fuels Alliance America extensive experience in media relations and advocacy on the RFS and other federal policies. Paul earned a bachelor's degree at UCLA and a master's degree at the University of California, Davis, in political science and international relations.

Veronica Bradley serves as Director of Environmental Science for Clean Fuels Alliance America where she leads the advancement of education and research on the climate and public health benefits of bio-based diesel and sustainable aviation fuels. In this role, Veronica educates relevant stakeholders on the environmental benefits of clean fuels and works with industry to identify and execute on relevant research needs. This work ensures feedstock and producer members' products are accurately assessed for their climate benefits and are appropriately accounted for in reporting by end users and policymakers.

David serves as Director of Federal Affairs for Clean Fuels Alliance America, advocating for Congressional support of Clean Fuels Alliance America’s policy priorities. Since joining Clean Fuels Alliance America, David has helped the industry identify and foster new Congressional champions and organize successful advocacy events. David leads industry efforts to secure federal support for biodiesel infrastructure in emerging markets and currently serves as Treasurer of the Clean Fuels Political Action Committee.

Prior to joining Clean Fuels Alliance America, David was Director of Federal Affairs for CHS Inc., the nation’s largest farmer owned cooperative. David was previously Legislative Assistant for agriculture and natural resources issues to Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) and on the staff of Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA). David is a native of Ruston, LA and earned a B.A. from Louisiana Tech University.

Bev serves as the Information Coordinator for Clean Fuels Alliance America. Bev has been employed with Clean Fuels Alliance America since 1994 and plays a significant role as first point of contact for the office, whether by incoming calls or e-mail requests. In addition, Bev assists with Clean Fuels Alliance America’s website, database management, and communications outreach. Another key responsibility is taking minutes for membership, the Governing Board, and many of Clean Fuels Alliance America’s working groups. Bev keeps staff up to date with reviewing and routing newsletters, articles, and information about upcoming meetings.

Prior to joining Clean Fuels Alliance America, Bev was employed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Hazardous Waste Program.

Brad serves as the Director of Operations and Membership for Clean Fuels Alliance America. Brad is responsible for the design and execution, in collaboration with all staff, of a comprehensive membership outreach and communication program which is reviewed and adjusted as needed on an annual basis. He is responsible for recruiting (assisting with the application process) new members, assisting members with questions, and providing information and documentation to new and current members. Also, he is responsible for coordinating, administrating and reporting all program related contracts for funding and for subcontracting as well as for the identification and development of alternative revenue sources. Brad also works with staff to host meetings and events throughout the country for Clean Fuels members.

Brad attended The University of Missouri and graduated with a BS in Finance. He then pursued and completed his MBA from William Woods University. Prior to joining Clean Fuels Alliance America, he worked for Central BanCompany in many capacities, most recently as a Commercial Loan Officer. He comes to Clean Fuels Alliance America with a background in finance, business development and community outreach.

Tom serves as the Director of Outreach and Development for Clean Fuels Alliance America. Tom works to establish synergistic relationships for the benefit of the biodiesel industry with key stakeholders including feed stock suppliers, state soybean associations, fuel suppliers, end-users, policy makers, government agencies, and environmental/ health groups. Tom also works to identify and access resources that will address the needs of the organization and the industry.

Previously, Tom spent 12 years as the Director of Field Services for the Missouri Soybean Association. Tom was responsible for developing soybased industrial products and turning them into value-added opportunities for Missouri soybean producers. Tom has worked on biodiesel for twelve years in Missouri helping to develop state biodiesel policies, regulations and markets. Tom is a 1987 graduate of University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics.

Floyd Vergara serves as the Director of State Governmental Affairs for Clean Fuels Alliance America. In this capacity, he manages the West Coast office in Sacramento, CA, and manages a team of professionals responsible for government affairs in all 50 states.

Before joining Clean Fuels Alliance America, Floyd served as Chief and Assistant Chief in the Industrial Strategies Division and Research Division at the California Air Resources Board. With over three decades of experience at CARB, his expertise includes the Low Carbon Fuels Standard, climate change and air quality programs, renewable and conventional fuels, environmental justice, and other environmental issues. Floyd is a licensed Professional Engineer with a BS in chemical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and a licensed attorney with a JD from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.

Steve serves as the Director of State Regulatory Affairs for Clean Fuels Alliance America. In this role, he engages in technical analysis of issues associated with biodiesel and renewable diesel, and represent the interests of Clean Fuels Alliance America’s members to state regulatory bodies, state legislatures, and state environmental organizations. Housed on the East Coast, his primary focus is on advancing state and regional policy efforts for biodiesel, renewable diesel, and Bioheat® fuel home heating oil in the Northeast.

Previously, Steve held positions as the American Petroleum Institute's Executive Director and Associate Director of the Massachusetts/New England Petroleum Council, Director of the Massachusetts Governor's legislative office, and other staff positions in the state department of revenue and state legislature.

Jeff Earl serves as the Director of State Regulatory Affairs for Clean Fuels Alliance America. Earl is a new addition to the association’s state regulatory staff, led by Floyd Vergara in Sacramento, and Stephen Dodge in Boston. He will serve the industry from Clean Fuels Alliance America’s headquarters in Jefferson City, Missouri, covering the Midwest states on behalf of the association.

As the director of state regulatory affairs, Earl will engage in technical analysis of issues associated with biodiesel and represent the interests of Clean Fuels Alliance America’s members to state regulatory bodies, legislatures and environmental organizations.

Earl comes to Clean Fuels Alliance America from the Office of Missouri Governor, where he held the position of legislative director. Previously, he served in leadership positions with the Department of Corrections and Office of the State Auditor. Earl holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and mass communications from Southeast Missouri State University.

Scott serves as the Technical Director for Clean Fuels Alliance America, working in the Jefferson City, MO headquarters. Scott leads the advancement of core member services for technical and quality assurance support issues. Scott provides key support for technical aspects needed by biodiesel stakeholders including both producer members, obligated parties and fuel users to effectively position the biodiesel industry. Additionally, he educates key decision makers to help build industry credibility. In addition to coordinating the OEM and fuel quality programs under Clean Fuels Alliance America, Scott has also been elected to chair the ASTM D02 Committee covering all Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels and Lubricants. He also coordinates other international biodiesel and fuel activities for other standards development organizations. After serving as Chairman of the BQ-9000 Commission, Scott now assists as the Clean Fuels Alliance America liaison to the National Biodiesel Accreditation Commission.

Prior to joining Clean Fuels Alliance America, Scott had been involved with the fuel inspection industry for nearly 25 years and managed several fuel testing laboratories. After attending Purdue University, he also worked for Archer Daniels Midland Company organizing their Biofuels Technical Services.

Scott serves as the IT Director for Clean Fuels Alliance America and Principal in NBBIT, Clean Fuels Alliance America's web design & web hosting arm. As IT Director, Scott is responsible for the strategic direction and implementation of Clean Fuels Alliance America's information, technology, and computing systems.

A graduate of the University of Central Missouri, Scott joined Clean Fuels Alliance America in 2002 and oversees the direction, support and maintenance of all hardware, software, and technology systems used by the organization. In addition, Scott directs the effective delivery of networks, development, and disaster recovery systems and processes. With over 25 years experience in web design and development, Scott is also responsible for daily management and maintenance of the Clean Fuels Family of Web Sites, including CleanFuels.org, Biodiesel.org and several others.

Clean Fuels Alliance America's IT Division, known commercially as NBBIT, is a leading web design, development and web hosting company, maintaining sites for clients across the country. NBBIT provides organizations with comprehensive and professional internet and technology solutions including web design, development, and marketing, online applications, web/email hosting, domain registration, graphic/print design, social media management and related consultancy services. As Principal in NBBIT, Scott oversees all client services offered. You can visit NBBIT at www.NBBIT.com.