Get to know your crew
We leverage decades of expertise in engineering, chemistry, environmental science, and technology.
Our team
Dr. Joachim Katchinoff
Co-founder & CEO
Prof. Noah Planavsky
Co-Founder & Scientific Advisor
Rob Young
VP, Operations & Strategy
Erik Adcock
Head of Commercial Development
Eli Fadil
Head of Finance
Quentin Loth
Senior Project Manager
Karyn DeFranco
Operations Project Manager
Dr. Julianne DeAngelo
Carbon Program Manager
Nick Popolizio
Senior Applications Engineer
Brittany Swanson
Commercial Strategy Senior Associate
Julia Kossakowski
Senior Carbon Removal Scientist
Dr. Ben Geyman
Biogeochemical Modeler
Dr. Emma Sosa
Analytical Scientist
Odie Kotagama
Carbon Removal Associate Scientist
Dr. Chris Reinhard
Senior Scientist
Prof. Pete Raymond
Scientific AdvisorOur mission
CREW is pioneering a smarter way to work with Earth’s water cycle by first leveraging wastewater systems as a scalable, deployable solution today.
We empower the global wastewater sector to lead the fight against climate change.
Our innovative approach improves wastewater treatment, removes CO2, and lays the foundation to scale alkalinity-based carbon removal across Earth’s water cycle.
Culture and values
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Science first
We are in the business of doing real CO2 removal, grounded in rigorous science and data.
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Collaboration
We champion each other and work together to tackle complex challenges with a shared purpose.
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Low ego
We embrace diverse perspectives, listen without judgment, and support one another, knowing that success requires humility and shared effort.
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Celebrate success
We take time to acknowledge and celebrate both individual achievements and collective milestones. Every success fuels our drive to achieve even more.
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Relentless drive
We have a deep desire for excellence in every aspect of our work, take ownership of our actions, and deliver on our commitments.
