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A for-profit renewable energy project converting commercial trap grease waste into sustainable aviation fuel and renewable natural gas.
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A for-profit refill technology company providing smart, closed-loop refill systems for liquid products.
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A for-profit circular logistics company building verified Smart Return Hubs that streamline product returns and enable reuse and resale.
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A for-profit person-to-person rental platform that helps people share underused household and recreational items.
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A community sports marketplace where you can donate, sell, and buy gently used sports gear while giving back to your local grassroots sports teams.
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A for-profit company focused on increasing recycling rates by advancing deposit-return schemes (DRS) through an AI-enabled platform that integrates robotics and customer-facing software.
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A community-based platform reducing wedding waste by empowering members to share, borrow, and gift décor and supplies at no cost.
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A for-profit technology company that provides an AI-powered platform for end-to-end waste management, from the point of disposal to hauling.
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A public university leading a campus-based sustainability initiative to develop on-site composting infrastructure at CWU’s Wildcat Farm.
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A locally owned composting service transforming organic waste streams— including agricultural, commercial, and food system residuals—into high-quality compost.
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A for-profit company expanding from clean energy innovation into modular housing through its Rogue Cabin project, which delivers adaptable, human-scale living solutions.
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A nonprofit organization fiscally sponsored by Sustainable Bainbridge is a reuse and repair hub that brings together a Library of Things, repair and reuse workshops, material exchanges, and hard-to-recycle collection services under one roof to make sharing, fixing, and reuse accessible to the community.
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A design-build-develop firm whose projects are living laboratories that test circular design and construction practices alongside sustainable living systems in buildings where beauty and performance coalesce to delight and inspire.
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A community-powered sewing co-op expanding garment repair, reuse, and hands-on skill building by equipping local tailors with shared tools, training, and micro workspaces.
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A for-profit regenerative vermicomposting operation converting food scraps and organic waste into nutrient-rich soil amendments.
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As Director, Casey oversees a biennial budget of $2.8 billion and a workforce of 2,200 employees dedicated to protecting Washington’s air, land, and water. He is leading the agency through a pivotal era of implementing nation-leading climate policies, investing in clean energy solutions, protecting critical water resources, and addressing legacy pollution while centering that work on those communities most affected.
Before joining Ecology, Casey served as Regional Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 10, where he led efforts to protect human health and the environment across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, and 271 Tribal nations. His work focused on scaling climate solutions, modernizing water infrastructure, and advancing environmental justice.
Previously, he was Deputy Mayor of Seattle and Chief Operating Officer of King County, where he managed major public health, transportation, and environmental initiatives. His career in public service began in Washington, D.C., working for U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott and U.S. Sen. Patty Murray. He later helped establish the Cherokee Nation’s Washington office, advocating for Tribal sovereignty and federal investment.
An enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation, Casey was born and raised in Washington. He grew up in Seattle and spent time in central Washington, where his grandfather previously worked as a chemist at the Hanford Site and later for an agricultural business in Yakima. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College and a proud father of three.
At his core, Casey believes in the power of collaboration and action. Whether sitting with communities facing contaminated water, working with farmers and Tribes to protect vital resources, or shaping policy to ensure a cleaner future, he is driven by the belief that we must leave the world better for the next generation.
