Craig Frear is Director of Research and Technology for Regenis, a Washington state company specializing in anaerobic digestion and nutrient/water treatment of dairy manure and co-digestion substrates, providing EPC, construction management, O&M, and consulting services to projects. Prior to his Regenis position, Craig was an Assistant Professor at Washington State University, providing research and extension activities within the field of value-added and environmentally beneficial use of manure and other organic waste streams, focusing in particular on anaerobic digestion, value-added biochemical recovery from waste, and development of bio-refinery principles for rural and urban communities. In addition to his research, Dr. Frear is an author on nearly a hundred peer-reviewed publications. Craig holds a PhD in Engineering Science from Washington State University, a MA in Educational Administration from Columbia University, and BA in Chemistry and Theology from St. Olaf College.