Garick Appoints Michael R. Marsollek as Vice President of Biomass Development
12/10/07
(CLEVELAND, OH) Garick, a nationwide distributor and processor of sustainable natural resource products, is proud to announce the appointment of Michael R. Marsollek as Vice President of Biomass Development. Marsollek joins the Garick team this December and will lead the development of Garick’s organic waste streams for its mulch and soil markets and energy markets.
With extensive knowledge of biomass, Marsollek brings to Garick new opportunities of renewable energy for its operations. His latest position was Biomass Fuel Manager and Operations Staff Manager for Market Street Energy in St. Paul, MN. In this position his primary responsibility was to build a fuel supply company that could handle the growing demands of the power plant.
Additional positions Marsollek has held include a Project Engineer for Sears, Assistant Chief Engineer for Northwest Airlines, and Assistant Chief Engineer for Landmark Brewing Co. He began his engineering career in the United States Navy from 1987 – 1991. With the University of Minnesota, Marsollek completed a documentary on Renewable Energy for the Future; in addition, he has authored numerous articles on the topic of renewable fuel.
Gary P. Trinetti, President and CEO of Garick says, “We are excited to have Mike on board. At Garick, we feel strongly about alternate sources of energy which will enhance our environment, and with Mike’s insight and knowledge, he will be instrumental as we develop our Biomass waste streams.
Garick, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, services the landscape, recreation, lawn, garden, and construction industries. Garick prides itself on its commitment to sustainability and environmental practices. Using organic and green waste streams, such as lawn and garden, food, agriculture, and forest by-products, Garick diverts hundreds of thousands of tons of waste from landfills and reproduces it into organic mulches and soils.
Garick's composting facilities and partnerships are located strategically throughout North America. These facilities make nationally branded products Nature's Helper® organic soil amendment, Black Satin® Mulch, Designated Dryer® sports turf conditioner, Hydrocks® soil enhancer, Kids Karpet® recreational surfacing, and Moo-Nure® organic compost. With these composting facilities and other terminals and ports located throughout the United States, Garick has the capability to supply a complete range of products in bags, bales, or bulk.
