IRM TEAM

Russ Lloyd is the Founder and President of Innovative Resource Management. For 23+ years, he has led with passion a team of dedicated professionals serving the chemical industry. Russ knew from the start that his desire was to provide an array of services that would yield conservation of our earth’s precious resources, which has surely been accomplished. By providing a sustainable workplace and supporting many mission projects, Russ is changing the lives that surround him and thereby furthering the Kingdom of God.

Rusty Lloyd has provided well over 15 years of dedicated service to IRM and currently serves as Vice President & General Counsel. Rusty strives to instill the importance of building strategic partnerships both domestically and internationally. Some of those partnerships have turned into true friendships and through those relationships, Rusty has been able to help various industries fully develop a beneficial reuse platform for their residual products. He hopes his efforts to build a relationship based approach will help to transform the way business is transacted on a personal and global level in the marketplace. Prior to his time with IRM, Rusty spent a brief stint in the legal field working for the Judicial Department. Rusty graduated from The University of South Carolina with a BS centered on Management and Marketing along with a minor in Political Science. Rusty then obtained his Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, degree from the Charleston School of Law and is currently a licensed attorney in the State of South Carolina. His wife, Manning, is a local dentist and his two sons, Mills (10) and McCants (7), have played an integral role in his success to date. In his spare time, he enjoys coaching youth sports, golfing, traveling and attending Gamecock sporting events. - Always Growing in All Ways!!

Jesse has been an integral part of Innovative Resource Management for 13 years, bringing a passion for helping those around him succeed. He began his journey at IRM in Product Acquisition. He then advanced to Director of Sales driving substantial growth and revenue. Today, Jesse serves as the Vice President of Business Development where he excels in creating and identifying innovative solutions for process residuals, aiding companies in optimizing the disposition of these materials.

A Native Michigander, Jesse is an avid supporter of Michigan State Spartan Athletics. His professional journey is enriched by his prior work with a church in Summerville, SC where he mentored youth and led the music programs.

Jesse’s loves music, movies and travel. As a dedicated family man, he values quality time with his wife and five children, finding joy and balance in both his professional and personal life.

Troy Charpia brings over 30 years of sales experience across diverse industries to his role as Corporate Relations Officer at Innovative. Over the past 14 years, as Director of Product Placement at Innovative, Troy has been instrumental in driving the company's success by establishing strong relationships with clients and partners.

In his previous role, Troy led the development of strategic partnerships that significantly increased market presence and enhanced customer satisfaction. His deep understanding of customer engagement has positioned Innovative as a leader in the industry.

As Corporate Relations Officer, Troy is committed to leveraging his extensive experience to further strengthen Innovative's relationships and foster a culture that emphasizes the company's core values. He believes that a strong office culture will drive the company to provide an even higher level of service.

Outside of work, Troy enjoys college sports, high school sports, and local community recreation sports, which motivate and inspire him to continuously improve.

Troy is excited about the challenges and opportunities that come with being the CRO of Innovative and is dedicated to contributing to the ongoing success and growth of the company.

Karen is the wife of the Founder and CEO and has been instrumental in supporting all initiatives for the sustainability and profitability since day one. Karen has amassed 33 years of service in various facets of the environmental industry to include safety instruction, laboratory equipment sales manager, senior administrative officer, as well as, her current position of Director of Accounts Receivable. Over the years Karen has dedicated herself to community activism, faith mission projects and childhood education. She is an avid sports fanatic. Go Gamecocks!!!

Sean Flanagan is a seasoned professional in the field of technical business development. As the head of the Technical team, he combines his expertise in technology with strategic acumen to drive growth and innovation. Sean holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Chemistry from the College of Charleston, which has equipped him with a solid foundation for understanding complex systems.

With a decade of experience at IRM, Sean has worn various hats, gaining insights into diverse aspects of the business. His journey has been marked by successful collaborations, market navigation, and the forging of valuable partnerships. Sean’s ability to identify emerging trends and leverage technology-driven solutions sets him apart in the industry.

Outside of work, Sean enjoys quality time with his family. His wife, Lindsay, and their two boys, Archers and Ezra, keep him grounded and inspired. Whether exploring new restaurants, watching movies, or playing with his sons, Sean embraces life’s moments with enthusiasm.

Charleston native Chris Johnson joined the IRM as part of the Technical Business Development team. With a focus on TORE chemistry, Chris brings 10 years of experience in the chemical industry in both technical and commercial capacities. In work, his passion is customer interaction, process improvement, and sustainability initiative. Outside of work he enjoys music, reading, and traveling with his wife, Heather.

Reggie joined the team in December of 2023. He has 13 years of technical experience in research and development, technical services, and process improvement. Reggie graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a BS in Chemistry and a minor in Mathematics. Reggie excels in team environments because of his past as a collegiate football player and his experience in the chemical industry working on large scale projects. Reggie is a Charleston, SC native. Reggie enjoys sports, reading and spending time with his son, AJ.

Craig Melchor is a U.S. Navy submarine veteran who joined the IRM team after working at Ingevity Specialty Chemicals Company for over 27 years in the technical group as a product development chemist and commercialization manager.  He is excited to work at IRM with the Technical Business Development team to help others improve both economics and the environment through beneficial repurposing of by- products, co-products, and residuals.  He is active in community and church work volunteering at a local food bank twice a month. Craig and his wife, Shiloh, enjoy spending time with their two children and exploring the history of the Charleston area.

Madison Bramlett is a Director of Product Stewardship at Innovative Resource Management. Madison takes pride in making sure that all of our customer’s needs are met by finding creative avenues to help them move products. His knowledge of each deal assists the salesmen in exceeding their customer's expectations. He is passionate about this business and it shows in his work. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina, and comes to IRM bringing a background of operations management in the agricultural chemical business. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, fishing, and playing golf.

Mike Norton is a Product Stewardship Manager who works with Innovative’s Product Placement Department providing solutions and selling difficult to place products. He gets great satisfaction in solving problems and believes that old Zig Ziglar adage that “you can get everything in life you want, if you just help enough other people get what they want.” For his twelve years with Innovative, he has been helping manufacturing companies find reuse options for residuals, secondary streams, and surplus chemicals. He has 25 years of industry experience with a strong background in engineering, starting in the military as a nuclear operator and in the shipyards. He is a dedicated family man and is actively involved in serving his church and community.

Gillis McAllister joined the IRM team after his retirement from MeadWestvaco’s Specialty Chemicals Division in North Charleston.  His 41 year career included research & product development, domestic and international sales & marketing, and raw materials procurement.  He was also in charge of finding value-added disposition for MWV co-products and bio-fractions and enjoys leveraging his experience to help others improve both economics and the environment through beneficial reuse.  He is active in community and church work, and he and his wife, Martha, enjoy travel and spending time with family. Gillis recently finished his tenure as the president of his local Rotary chapter.  He is also a staple in the Meals and Wheels of Summerville.

Jason Miller is a Product Acquisition Manager. He graduated from Charleston Southern University with a BS in Criminal Justice and Political Science, where he was also a three-time All-Conference selection as an infielder on the baseball team. Born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, he brings a great attitude and a willingness to work hard every day. Jason also enjoys working out, college football, and spending time with his family.

William Lloyd is a Product Acquisition Manager. He recently finished college at the University of South Carolina but is no stranger to this business. He has been a part of the company all his life and it shows! Will is forging business relationships in efforts to sustain both his partners and the environment. He thrives on the challenge to make his family proud and works hard to provide the excellent customer service his customers deserve. Will is a former collegiate baseball player and really excels in the team environment. He is utilizing his teamwork skills to be a vital member of the family here at Innovative Resource Management.

Gina brings over 30 years of experience working in the shipping industry and works for Innovative Logistics, LLC. She works closely with sales and other members of the Logistics team to bring the highest quality service. She is DOT, IATA, and IMDG Hazardous certified. Gina brings her high energy to the team and enjoys working in a challenging environment. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her daughters and grandchildren, and her beloved pet pig, Jimmy Dean.

Krystal is Chief Financial Officer for Innovative Resource Management. She is multilingual, having grown up in Egypt and spending her childhood summers in provincial France. She obtained her degree from the University of London and has over a decade of experience in all aspects of the accounting and financial field. Although her family is spread across the globe, she is quite at home in Summerville, SC; and has come to find a nearby family at IRM. She is resourceful and always looking for progression. She enjoys spending her time off with her husband Jayme and their two cats.

Sr. - Born: August 5, 1962 - Married/Children. As Product Acquisition Manager for IRM, Kenny Shider has 25 years’ experience in the environmental services, waste disposal and remediation. Kenny’s focus is accelerating new product commercialization through strategic collaboration within businesses and customers. After joining Innovative Resource Management in August 2008 as Salesman Representative, Kenny has embraced the opportunities to explore into a market of a variety of chemicals to be used in different industries and in applied analytical, pharmaceutical, life science and bioanalytical research and uses. His expertise in consumer research requires a unique blend of expertise in offering statistics, analyzing market trends, identifying opportunities that contributes a major impact, provide valuable, measurable results to the company’s bottom line. I believe that my experience in marketing, product/project management and skill set will be an excellent match for your company.

Paul Lyday has been with Innovative Resource Management for 8 years as a Product Acquisition Manager. As of February 2025, Paul has taken on additional responsibilities as the Director Of Product Stewardship, where he serves as the leader of the Product Stewardship Team and Technical Business Development Team. Paul graduated from Presbyterian College with a BS in Business Administration. He brings to IRM a strong background in operations management and B2B sales, gained from his experience in the rental car and human resources industries. He was born in Charleston, SC and returned to the area in 2012 with his wife and daughter, now residing in Summerville, SC. Paul loves to hunt and fish and enjoys the beach with his

wife and daughter. His daughter is very active, and Paul loves watching her soccer games, basketball games, and archery tournaments. Fun Fact: Paul is a Guinness World Record holder!

Ethel Erwin started working at Innovative Resource Management in 1997. At that time Innovative Resource Management was located in Walterboro, South Carolina. In 2000 Innovative Resource moved its office to Summerville, SC. Ethel served as Director of Accounting until December 2017 when she decided to retire. In May 2022, Ethel returned to Innovative Resource Management to handle Accounts Payable.

Ethel has been married to her husband for fifty one years. They had two sons, four grandchildren and one great grand. They are active in their church and love to attend activities in which their grandchildren participate. Ethel and her family are Clemson Tiger fans.