The Environmental Practices Staff:

President   Betty Patton    

Betty Patton founded Environmental Practices in April of 1993 as a consulting firm in the Portland metropolitan area. Betty’s many years experience in the design, implementation, and evaluation of solid waste and recycling programs has given her a broad perspective on the needs and trends in the field.  

Staff Consultant   Richard Lee-Berman   

Richard  Lee-Berman manages Information Technology at Environmental Practices and is an assistant to Ms. Patton. He has been with Environmental Practices since 2004.

Here are some of the professionals we work with:

Green Solutions   Rick Hlavka    

Rick Hlavka has an extensive background in solid waste management planning and studies, with specific skills in recycling, composting, and waste reduction methods.

O'Dell Communications   Jan O'Dell  

Freelance writer Jan O'Dell has many years of experience in technical writing and editing, journalism, and newsletter creation.

Independent contractor   Cindy Salter