Brett Jacobs

Brett Jacobs has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Brett started their career as a Landscaper at Landmark Landscaping in 2008, where they worked until 2010. From 2008 to 2012, they also served as a Student Employee at St. John's University Arboretum. In 2011, they worked as a Full-time Maintenance Personnel at Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative for a few months.

In 2012, Brett took on the role of a Solid Waste Intern at Mille Lacs County Land Services Office for a short period. Brett then joined Green Plains Inc. in 2013 as an EHSS Assistant and later became an EHSS Manager, overseeing environmental, health, safety, and security matters for their ethanol production facilities. Brett successfully brought a problematic ethanol plant back into compliance and implemented an environmental management system.

In 2015, Brett moved to Fergus Falls, MN, within Green Plains Inc., where they continued their role as an EHSS Manager and focused on refining existing systems. In 2018, they transitioned to Otter Tail Power Company as a Regulatory Compliance/Environmental Specialist, ensuring compliance with regulations and handling environmental concerns.

Currently, Brett is working as an Environmental Consultant at PROtect LLC, a position they assumed in 2022. Their responsibilities in this role are not mentioned in the provided information.

Brett Jacobs earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Environmental Studies from Saint John's University from 2008 to 2012. Brett also obtained a High School Diploma in General Studies from Breckenridge Public Highschool from 2005 to 2008.

In addition to their formal education, Brett has obtained several certifications. In October 2013, they completed the APTI SI: 105 Introduction to Air Pollution Control program offered by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Brett obtained their Confined Space Rescue certification from the Center for Business & Industry at South Central College in May 2013. Brett also completed the OSHA 30 Hour General Industry training offered by the OSHA Training Institute in May 2013. In March 2013, they obtained their Incident Investigation certificate from the Maritime Environmental Training Institute. Finally, Brett completed the 40 Hour HAZWOPER course provided by the National Environmental Trainers Inc. in February 2013.