Certified Compost Operations Manager Spotlight: Erin Skelly, CCOMTM

Erin Skelly is the Environmental and Compliance Technician at the SMSC Organics Recycling Facility, a large-scale composting facility in Shakopee, MN.  Erin has been working in the composting industry for the past six years and holds a B.S. Degree in Environmental Science. In her position, she monitors all aspects of the composting process, works with haulers to reduce contamination, creates compost recipes, conducts educational tours, and ensures outgoing product meets quality standards.
 
Why did you pursue a professional credential through the USCC?

I decided to get my CCOM certification to continue growing in the field of composting and to stay abreast with the ever-evolving composting world. I pursued this certification so I could be recognized in the composting industry as someone with expertise in composting. I want others outside of the composting industry to recognize that composting is a crucial and rapidly growing field. Additionally, I want to spread awareness that composting is something you can be professionally certified in!