Belton A. Copp
About Belton A. Copp
Belton A. Copp is a Senior Project Manager at 374Water in Durham, North Carolina, where he has worked since 2021. He has over six years of experience in investment management and environmental business, and holds an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and a Master of Environmental Management from Duke University.
Work at 374Water
Belton A. Copp serves as a Senior Project Manager at 374Water, a company based in Durham, North Carolina, since 2021. In this role, he focuses on utilizing Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO) technology to manage organic waste. His work contributes to the company's mission of supporting businesses and local governments in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Copp's experience in project management and environmental business enhances the effectiveness of 374Water's initiatives in the cleantech sector.
Previous Experience
Before joining 374Water, Belton A. Copp worked at GreenWood Resources, Inc as a Portfolio Manager from 2016 to 2019 in Portland, Oregon. He also held the position of Restoration Economist at The Retreat, Links & Spa at Silvies Valley Ranch for two months in 2014. Additionally, he worked as a Finance Associate at Restoration Systems LLC from 2015 to 2016 in Raleigh, North Carolina. These roles contributed to his extensive experience in investment management and natural resource management.
Education and Expertise
Belton A. Copp holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, where he studied Entrepreneurship and Real Estate from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Master of Environmental Management from Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment, focusing on Water Resource Management from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Colorado College and studied Wildlife Management and Ecology at The School for Field Studies in Kenya. This educational background supports his expertise in environmental business and resource management.
Strengths and Skills
Belton A. Copp possesses strengths identified by the StrengthsFinder assessment, including adaptability, responsibility, relator, and futuristic thinking. These strengths contribute to his effectiveness in project management and collaboration within teams. His skills in environmental management and investment operations further enhance his ability to navigate complex projects and support sustainable initiatives in his current role at 374Water.