Our Team
Willamette Biomass Processors
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© 2008 Willamette Biomass Processors, Inc. All rights reserved
Craig Parker, CEO/CFO
Founder of Willamette Biomass Processors, Inc., Craig is an Eagle
Scout and Portland, OR. Centennial High School Graduate who completed
his undergraduate studies in Political Science with a BS from the University
of Oregon in 1970 and later earned his MBA from St. Mary’s College,
Moraga CA. – Finance. Mr. Parker is a third generation Oregonian.
His grandfather was a farmer in Boring and Gresham and his father was a
county extension agent in Lane and Multnomah Counties.
During a 25 year career with Pfizer, Inc., Mr. Parker served in multiple
management capacities. He then lead the successful transformation of a
company he purchased into a leadership position within its’ industry. This
entrepreneurial spirit is at the heart of WBP’s approach to their growers
and customers.
Mr. Parker is married (37) yrs., enjoys golf, skiing, scuba diving, has run
seven marathons and has hiked to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro with his son.
Craig’s current roles at WBP are CEO, Chief Financial Officer, and
business development consultant. WBP is fortunate to have Craig’s
extensive business and financial experience at it’s helm providing
invaluable insight and direction for it’s future.
Founder of Willamette Biomass Processors, Inc., Craig is an Eagle
Scout and Portland, OR. Centennial High School Graduate who completed
his undergraduate studies in Political Science with a BS from the University
of Oregon in 1970 and later earned his MBA from St. Mary’s College,
Moraga CA. – Finance. Mr. Parker is a third generation Oregonian.
His grandfather was a farmer in Boring and Gresham and his father was a
county extension agent in Lane and Multnomah Counties.
During a 25 year career with Pfizer, Inc., Mr. Parker served in multiple
management capacities. He then lead the successful transformation of a
company he purchased into a leadership position within its’ industry. This
entrepreneurial spirit is at the heart of WBP’s approach to their growers
and customers.
Mr. Parker is married (37) yrs., enjoys golf, skiing, scuba diving, has run
seven marathons and has hiked to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro with his son.
Craig’s current roles at WBP are CEO, Chief Financial Officer, and
business development consultant. WBP is fortunate to have Craig’s
extensive business and financial experience at it’s helm providing
invaluable insight and direction for it’s future.
Marlin Pilcher, Plant Manager
Mr. Pilcher has over 20-years of combined transportation, hazardous
material handling and petroleum industry work experience. In 1994 he
finished an 8-year career with the U.S. Coast Guard as a Maritime Law
Enforcement Officer and Machinery Technician. Marlin received valuable
experience in marine engineering, shipboard fire fighting, and
environmental emergency response. WBP will benefit from his previous
21-year career in heavy truck/equipment mechanical experience and
facilities management experience with H&M Oil Corp. and Safety Kleen
Corporation in Pocatello , ID. He is currently certified and received
training in CVSA Level 1 and Level 2 Inspection Courses, General
Hazardous Materials Handling, Cargo Tank Inspection,
Environmental/Safety Specialist, US EPA Regulations, Oil Spill Response,
and posses a current class “A” Commercial License. Marlin recently
separated from Oregon State DOT after serving five years where he
worked as a Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer and Enhanced Truck
Inspector.
Marlin’s current role as an Independent Contractor has him overseeing all
phases of WBP’s crushing plant expansion at the Rickreall, OR. facility.
He is married to Collette (16 Years) and has a son (age 15) and daughter
(age 12). Marlin’s interests and skills include spending time with his family,
fly fishing, hunting, boating and woodworking.
Mr. Pilcher has over 20-years of combined transportation, hazardous
material handling and petroleum industry work experience. In 1994 he
finished an 8-year career with the U.S. Coast Guard as a Maritime Law
Enforcement Officer and Machinery Technician. Marlin received valuable
experience in marine engineering, shipboard fire fighting, and
environmental emergency response. WBP will benefit from his previous
21-year career in heavy truck/equipment mechanical experience and
facilities management experience with H&M Oil Corp. and Safety Kleen
Corporation in Pocatello , ID. He is currently certified and received
training in CVSA Level 1 and Level 2 Inspection Courses, General
Hazardous Materials Handling, Cargo Tank Inspection,
Environmental/Safety Specialist, US EPA Regulations, Oil Spill Response,
and posses a current class “A” Commercial License. Marlin recently
separated from Oregon State DOT after serving five years where he
worked as a Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer and Enhanced Truck
Inspector.
Marlin’s current role as an Independent Contractor has him overseeing all
phases of WBP’s crushing plant expansion at the Rickreall, OR. facility.
He is married to Collette (16 Years) and has a son (age 15) and daughter
(age 12). Marlin’s interests and skills include spending time with his family,
fly fishing, hunting, boating and woodworking.
Tomas Endicott, VP Business Development
Tomas moved to Oregon more than ten years ago to obtain a Master’s
degree in Community and Regional Planning from the University of Oregon.
Tomas received his degree from UO in 2001, and he was awarded the
Most Outstanding Young Alumnus award from his graduate department in
2007. Tomas received his undergraduate degree in biology and sociology
from Cornell University in 1995 where his studies included agricultural
courses in horticulture, vegetable production and forage management.
Tomas spent the first two years following his undergraduate education
farming vegetables and livestock in New York and in Kentucky.
Tomas co-founded SeQuential Biofuels, Inc., Oregon’s leading biodiesel
distributor and retailer, in 2002. Tomas has been a highly visible advocate
for the biofuels industry in the Pacific Northwest, and he has been
instrumental in developing progressive policies to encourage growth of the
biofuels industry in Oregon. Tomas led the formation and development of
SeQuential-Pacific Biodiesel, a joint venture between SeQuential Biofuels
and Pacific Biodiesel of Maui, Hawaii, to develop Oregon’s first and still
largest commercial biodiesel production facility. SeQuential-Pacific’s one
million gallon per year production facility began operation in July of 2005,
and it will expand its production to five million gallons per year in the
summer of 2008. Tomas left his day-to-day role with SeQuential Biofuels in
March 2008, but he remains a major shareholder and board member of that
company.
Tomas lives in Portland with his partner, Michelle, an artist, and their
Boston Terrier, Judge Roy Bean.
Tomas’s current roles at WBP include expanding the network of oilseed
growers in Oregon and throughout the Pacific Northwest, expanding
markets for oilseed meal, developing new business opportunities for WBP
and representing WBP in government affairs.
Tomas moved to Oregon more than ten years ago to obtain a Master’s
degree in Community and Regional Planning from the University of Oregon.
Tomas received his degree from UO in 2001, and he was awarded the
Most Outstanding Young Alumnus award from his graduate department in
2007. Tomas received his undergraduate degree in biology and sociology
from Cornell University in 1995 where his studies included agricultural
courses in horticulture, vegetable production and forage management.
Tomas spent the first two years following his undergraduate education
farming vegetables and livestock in New York and in Kentucky.
Tomas co-founded SeQuential Biofuels, Inc., Oregon’s leading biodiesel
distributor and retailer, in 2002. Tomas has been a highly visible advocate
for the biofuels industry in the Pacific Northwest, and he has been
instrumental in developing progressive policies to encourage growth of the
biofuels industry in Oregon. Tomas led the formation and development of
SeQuential-Pacific Biodiesel, a joint venture between SeQuential Biofuels
and Pacific Biodiesel of Maui, Hawaii, to develop Oregon’s first and still
largest commercial biodiesel production facility. SeQuential-Pacific’s one
million gallon per year production facility began operation in July of 2005,
and it will expand its production to five million gallons per year in the
summer of 2008. Tomas left his day-to-day role with SeQuential Biofuels in
March 2008, but he remains a major shareholder and board member of that
company.
Tomas lives in Portland with his partner, Michelle, an artist, and their
Boston Terrier, Judge Roy Bean.
Tomas’s current roles at WBP include expanding the network of oilseed
growers in Oregon and throughout the Pacific Northwest, expanding
markets for oilseed meal, developing new business opportunities for WBP
and representing WBP in government affairs.
Hittner & Associates, Inc. - IT Consultant for WBP
Hittner & Associates is proud to be associated with WBP. H&A was
incorporated in 2002 by Ron Hittner, following a thirteen-year career in
strategy and technology consulting. The Hittner team continues that work
today with clients such as the State of Oregon, Starbucks, Weyerhaeuser,
Washington Mutual, The Standard, Labor Ready and other high-profile
clients. H&A views WBP as an innovative, growing company along the
lines of these prestigious companies.
The Hittner team provides IT consulting services for WBP. Company
founder, Ron Hittner, resides in Keizer, OR with his wife Mikki and
daughters, Tori and Bailey.
Hittner & Associates is proud to be associated with WBP. H&A was
incorporated in 2002 by Ron Hittner, following a thirteen-year career in
strategy and technology consulting. The Hittner team continues that work
today with clients such as the State of Oregon, Starbucks, Weyerhaeuser,
Washington Mutual, The Standard, Labor Ready and other high-profile
clients. H&A views WBP as an innovative, growing company along the
lines of these prestigious companies.
The Hittner team provides IT consulting services for WBP. Company
founder, Ron Hittner, resides in Keizer, OR with his wife Mikki and
daughters, Tori and Bailey.
Tim Parker, Sales
Visionary for Willamette Biomass Processors, Inc. Tim is an Eagle Scout
and graduate of McNary High School in Salem, OR. where he was a multi-
sport athlete and letter winner in football, basketball, and baseball. He
went on to become a 4-year Football letterman and scholarship athlete at
the University of Oregon 1983-1988 under Rich Brooks where he earned
his BS in Business Administration.
Tim’s current role at WBP is Sales and Development of meal off-take.
Since WBP's inception, he has been relentless and tireless in working
towards WBP's goal of becoming the largest oil-seed processor in the
Pacific Northwest.
He is married to Kelley (21 years) and has one daughter age 12. His many
hobbies include numerous outdoor sports, travel, physical fitness, coaching
his daughter’s basketball team, home improvement, and tuning his 1968
Mercury Cougar.
Visionary for Willamette Biomass Processors, Inc. Tim is an Eagle Scout
and graduate of McNary High School in Salem, OR. where he was a multi-
sport athlete and letter winner in football, basketball, and baseball. He
went on to become a 4-year Football letterman and scholarship athlete at
the University of Oregon 1983-1988 under Rich Brooks where he earned
his BS in Business Administration.
Tim’s current role at WBP is Sales and Development of meal off-take.
Since WBP's inception, he has been relentless and tireless in working
towards WBP's goal of becoming the largest oil-seed processor in the
Pacific Northwest.
He is married to Kelley (21 years) and has one daughter age 12. His many
hobbies include numerous outdoor sports, travel, physical fitness, coaching
his daughter’s basketball team, home improvement, and tuning his 1968
Mercury Cougar.