John Haeckel

Chief Executive Officer

John is the founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Clean Fuel Partners, LLC.  From operation and maintenance to new construction, Clean Fuel Partners offers services to ensure efficient and financially sound operation of anaerobic digester facilities. John is responsible for the overall strategic leadership of the organization.

Using innovation and practicality as guiding principles, John's mission focuses on operational efficiency and facilitating innovative solutions to the organic waste processing business. His extensive experience in business and finance provides comprehensive and valuable viewpoint on new and existing ag projects.

Prior to founding Clean Fuel Partners, John was a Member at Chilmark Partners, where he specialized in financial restructurings or large corporations in financial distress. During his time there, he worked with Chrysler, Hostess Brands, and a 100,000 head dairy operation in Idaho. He also served as the Chief Financial Officer of Broadway Department Stores and in the same capacity at CB Richard Ellis.

John's background and commitment to the environment make him a strategic and valued addition to the digester community. He has spoken at conferences across the country on topics ranging from 'So You Want to Own a Digester, Talk to Me First' and 'Creating Value from Waste', he approaches manure challenges with curiosity and determination.

John earned a BA and an MBA from Rice University.

Jessica Niekrasz

President

Brandon Schroeder

Director, Technical Solutions

Brandon serves as CFP's Director of Technical Solutions, overseeing the operations of all Clean Fuel Partners' facilities. His duties include oversight of the operational structure, project planning and project implementation.

Brandon began his career as a facility operator and maintenance technician where he honed his skills in project planning, design, construction and operations management. He has provided support for six biogas facilities, including agricultural, food production, and municipal facilities. 

With over 10 years of experience in the biogas industry, Brandon looks as projects holistically and realistically, understanding how each decision can affect every aspect of the project. His industry experience, technical knowledge and strong attention to detail make him an essential member of the Clean Fuel Partners' team.

Victoria Keale

Director, Business Operations

Eric Schumann

Plant Manager

Mike Maras

Plant Manager

Darrell Dallman

Assistant Plant Manager

Keith Strade

Operator & Maintenance Technician