Kevin Ong
About Kevin Ong
Kevin Ong is an Environmental Program Specialist at Recology, where he has worked since 2017, overseeing a stormwater program and managing air permitting for portable equipment units in California. He has a background in environmental sciences from UC Berkeley and has contributed to various initiatives promoting community and professional development within the organization.
Work at Recology
Kevin Ong has served as an Environmental Program Specialist at Recology since 2017. In this role, he oversees a stormwater program that encompasses 45 operating facilities. His responsibilities include identifying risks that inform capital expenditure and preventative measures. Ong manages air permitting and reporting for over 80 portable equipment units across California. He has also played a significant role in supporting the multiyear acquisition of 12 operating facilities at Recology Sonoma Marin. Additionally, he develops and administers environmental training programs for more than 2,000 employees, enhancing regional compliance and awareness.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Ong earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Environmental Sciences from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. During his time at UC Berkeley, he also completed a minor in Energy and Resources and a minor in Geography. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in environmental program management and compliance.
Background
Prior to his current role at Recology, Kevin Ong gained experience in various positions related to environmental and community engagement. He worked as a Communications Intern at Pesticide Action Network North America in 2016 for three months. In 2011, he served as an Administrative Intern for the Chinese American Political Association (CAPA) in the Office of District IV Supervisor, Karen Mitchoff, for two months. Additionally, he held the position of Zero Waste Project Coordinator at UC Berkeley from 2015 to 2017.
Achievements
Kevin Ong founded the AAPI and Young Professionals employee network groups at Recology, which aim to foster community and professional development among employees. He has also created strategic data visualization dashboards to support internal decision-making processes, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and environmental compliance within the organization.