Biochar Environmental Solutions - About Char Power

Founder & CEO Rose is a global entrepreneur with executive leadership experience across finance, real estate, healthcare, and renewable energy. As the founder of CharPower, she is dedicated to enhancing environmental health by accelerating the transition toward a circular economy through the transformation of biomass into valuable solutions like biochar. Her vision encompasses sustainable infrastructure, carbon removal, and clean technology, all aimed at building scalable businesses that not only promote a sustainable future but also generate long-term environmental and economic impact.

VP of Engineering Ivan is the Engineering Manager at CharPower. A Mechanical Engineer with a Master's degree in Renewable Energy, he specializes in industrial thermal systems, biomass conversion, and large-scale process engineering. He leads plant engineering, process optimization, equipment reliability, and international operations, driving the development of advanced pyrolysis technologies. With a strong focus on environmental health, his leadership aims to deliver scalable engineering solutions that establish CharPower as a global frontrunner in biochar production, carbon removal, and building a sustainable future in industrial infrastructure.

Director of Operations Sam is an Iowa native with a background in Chemical Engineering and Economics. Before joining CharPower, he worked at 3M, where he led manufacturing improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency. At CharPower, he oversees the installation, commissioning, and day-to-day operation of the company's biochar production systems. His expertise in biochar manufacturing ensures efficient production and continuous process improvement while supporting environmental health. This commitment aligns with CharPower's mission to deliver high-quality biochar solutions that promote a sustainable future for agriculture and carbon markets.