Desiree serves as an Accounting Specialist for the National Biodiesel Board. Desiree is responsible for processing accounts payable, payroll, and other reimbursement projects.  She also serves as the Staff Liaison for the BQ-9000 Program,  a quality systems program that includes storage, sampling, testing, blending, shipping, distribution, and fuel management practices.

Desiree joined the NBB staff in 2005 with a diverse background in Long Term Care business management and Municipal Government financial services.

Anne serves as an Accounting Specialist for the National Biodiesel Board. Anne is responsible for processing Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and other reimbursement projects. She also maintains the NBB membership database.

Anne graduated from Columbia College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a major in Accounting. Prior to joining NBB, she served 20 years in the US Army.

Liz McCune serves as Director of Communications, responsible for supporting the National Biodiesel Board’s efforts to continue to grow the biodiesel and renewable diesel industry and share our vision. With an in-depth background in strategic communications, Liz is passionate about storytelling and building relationships with industry partners.

She is leading efforts to craft and share messages on the industry’s plans to move from 3 to 6 billion gallons by 2030, as well as promote the National Biodiesel Board and the members it serves. Liz is responsible for the development of communication strategies for the team and supports the industry through content enhancing the Better, Cleaner, Now message.

Liz joined NBB in 2021. Previously, she worked in media relations and served as chief speechwriter to the president at the University of Missouri. Before working for the university, McCune was a reporter and editor at newspapers across the country, including the Florida Times-Union and the Columbia Daily Tribune. McCune, a Missouri native, holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Mizzou.

Samantha serves as the Communications Manager for the National Biodiesel Board. Samantha plays a significant role in shaping the growing biodiesel industry. She contributes to communications programs that effectively describe and promote the industry and its vision. In addition, Samantha works to strengthen member relations with the intent of improving public perception of biodiesel and seeks opportunities to improve messaging in coordination with members and key stakeholders. Samantha also supports member advocacy efforts and National Biodiesel Board grassroots outreach.

Samantha joined NBB in 2018 and is a graduate of the University of Missouri - Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Master of Science in Agricultural Leadership, Communication and Education.

Matt serves as the Director of Environmental Science for the National Biodiesel Board. Matt is an experienced sustainability professional with deep experience using life cycle assessment to measure the environmental attributes of biodiesel, renewable diesel, and the supply chains which support their production. As Director of Environmental Science, Matt works closely with NBB's advocacy team and the membership to ensure that laws and regulations properly reflect the sustainable nature of the fuels our members produce. He is passionate about ensuring that policy adequately reflects biodiesel and renewable diesel's contribution in the fight against climate change.

Previously, Matt has held positions as Director of Policy of the Industrial and Environmental Section at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and as Manager of Sustainability for Renewable Energy Group, a leading producer of biomass-based diesel. Matt was educated at Iowa State University where he earned a bachelor's degree in History and Political Science and completed graduate studies in Biorenewable Resource Policy.

Kurt Kovarik serves as the Vice President of Federal Affairs for the National Biodiesel Board. Kurt served as the legislative director for Senator Grassley in 2017. As legislative director, Kurt led the senator's policy staff, coordinating and monitoring legislative efforts and developments. Kurt first joined Senator Grassley's office as a press intern in August 1997, and he served as a legislative assistant since 2001. In addition to his work on budget, labor and foreign affairs, Kurt negotiated and led Senator Grassley's efforts on the inclusion of biodiesel in the Renewable Fuel Standard, developed strategies to expand and extend the biodiesel tax incentive, and advocated increased use of biofuels through oversight activities. An Iowa native, Kurt graduated from Luther College with a degree in political science.

David serves as the Director of Federal Affairs for the National Biodiesel Board.

Paul serves as the Director of Public Affairs and Federal Communications for the National Biodiesel Board. Paul leads communications efforts and media outreach on National Biodiesel Board policy priorities, including the Renewable Fuel Standard. Prior to joining NBB in June 2018, Paul worked in communications and advocacy on the RFS for 15 years.

Paul earned a bachelor's degree at UCLA and a master's degree at the University of California, Davis, in political science and international relations.

Kate serves as the Director of Regulatory Affairs for the National Biodiesel Board.

Kate has extensive knowledge of the Clean Air Act and related regulatory policies. Kate earned a Master of Science in environmental policy at Bard Center for Environmental Policy, Bard College in New York. She also is president-elect of Women in Government Relations, a non-partisan professional society in Washington.

Bev serves as the Information Coordinator for the National Biodiesel Board. Bev has been employed with the National Biodiesel Board since 1994 and plays a significant role as first point of contact for the office, whether by incoming calls or e-mail requests. In addition, Bev assists with NBB’s website, database management, and communications outreach. Another key responsibility is taking minutes for membership, the Governing Board, and many of NBB’s working groups. Bev keeps staff up to date with reviewing and routing newsletters, articles, and information about upcoming meetings.

Prior to joining NBB, Bev was employed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Hazardous Waste Program.

Brad serves as the Director of Operations and Membership for the National Biodiesel Board. Brad is responsible for the design and execution, in collaboration with all staff, of a comprehensive membership outreach and communication program which is reviewed and adjusted as needed on an annual basis. He is responsible for recruiting (assisting with the application process) new members, assisting members with questions, and providing information and documentation to new and current members. Also, he is responsible for coordinating, administrating and reporting all program related contracts for funding and for subcontracting as well as for the identification and development of alternative revenue sources. Brad also works with NBB staff to host meetings and events throughout the country for NBB members.

Brad attended The University of Missouri and graduated with a BS in Finance. He then pursued and completed his MBA from William Woods University. Prior to joining NBB, he worked for Central BanCompany at many capacities, most recently as a Commercial Loan Officer. He comes to NBB with a background in finance, business development and community outreach.

Tom serves as the Director of Outreach and Development for the National Biodiesel Board. Tom works to establish synergistic relationships for the benefit of the biodiesel industry with key stakeholders including feed stock suppliers, state soybean associations, fuel suppliers, end-users, policy makers, government agencies, and environmental/ health groups. Tom also works to identify and access resources that will address the needs of the organization and the industry.

Previously, Tom spent 12 years as the Director of Field Services for the Missouri Soybean Association. Tom was responsible for developing soybased industrial products and turning them into value-added opportunities for Missouri soybean producers. Tom has worked on biodiesel for twelve years in Missouri helping to develop state biodiesel policies, regulations and markets. Tom is a 1987 graduate of University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics.

Floyd Vergara serves as the Director of State Governmental Affairs for the National Biodiesel Board. In this capacity, he manages the West Coast office in Sacramento, CA, and manages a team of professionals responsible for government affairs in all 50 states.

Before joining NBB, Floyd served as Chief and Assistant Chief in the Industrial Strategies Division and Research Division at the California Air Resources Board. With over three decades of experience at CARB, his expertise includes the Low Carbon Fuels Standard, climate change and air quality programs, renewable and conventional fuels, environmental justice, and other environmental issues. Floyd is a licensed Professional Engineer with a BS in chemical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and a licensed attorney with a JD from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.

Steve serves as the Director of State Regulatory Affairs for the National Biodiesel Board. In this role, he engages in technical analysis of issues associated with biodiesel and renewable diesel, and represent the interests of NBB’s members to state regulatory bodies, state legislatures, and state environmental organizations. Housed on the East Coast, his primary focus is on advancing state and regional policy efforts for biodiesel, renewable diesel, and Bioheat^® fuel home heating oil in the Northeast.

Previously, Steve held positions as the American Petroleum Institute's Executive Director and Associate Director of the Massachusetts/New England Petroleum Council, Director of the Massachusetts Governor's legislative office, and other staff positions in the state department of revenue and state legislature.

Jeff Earl serves as the Director of State Regulatory Affairs for the National Biodiesel Board. Earl is a new addition to the association’s state regulatory staff, led by Floyd Vergara in Sacramento, and Stephen Dodge in Boston. He will serve the industry from NBB’s headquarters in Jefferson City, Missouri, covering the Midwest states on behalf of the association.

As the director of state regulatory affairs, Earl will engage in technical analysis of issues associated with biodiesel and represent the interests of NBB’s members to state regulatory bodies, legislatures and environmental organizations.

Earl comes to NBB from the Office of Missouri Governor, where he held the position of legislative director. Previously, he served in leadership positions with the Department of Corrections and Office of the State Auditor. Earl holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and mass communications from Southeast Missouri State University.

Scott serves as the Technical Director for the National Biodiesel Board, working in the Jefferson City, MO headquarters. Scott leads the advancement of core member services for technical and quality assurance support issues. Scott provides key support for technical aspects needed by biodiesel stakeholders including both producer members, obligated parties and fuel users to effectively position the biodiesel industry. Additionally, he educates key decision makers to help build industry credibility. In addition to coordinating the OEM and fuel quality programs under the NBB, Scott has also been elected to chair the ASTM D02 Committee covering all Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels and Lubricants. He also coordinates other international biodiesel and fuel activities for other standards development organizations. After serving as Chairman of the BQ-9000 Commission, Scott now assists as the NBB liaison to the National Biodiesel Accreditation Commission.

Prior to joining the National Biodiesel Board, Scott had been involved with the fuel inspection industry for nearly 25 years and managed several fuel testing laboratories. After attending Purdue University, he also worked for Archer Daniels Midland Company organizing their Biofuels Technical Services.

Scott serves as the IT Director for the National Biodiesel Board and a Principal in NBBIT, NBB's IT Division. As IT Director, Scott is responsible for the strategic direction and implementation of NBB's information, technology, and computing systems.

A graduate of the University of Central Missouri, Scott joined NBB in 2002 and oversees the direction, support and maintenance of all hardware, software, and technology systems used by NBB. In addition, Scott directs the effective delivery of networks, development, and disaster recovery systems and processes. With over 25 years experience in web design and development, Scott is also responsible for daily management and maintenance of the NBB Family of Web Sites, including Biodiesel.org, NBB.org, BQ-9000.org, AskBen.info, BiodieselFoundation.org, BiodieselConference.org, BiodieselPAC.org, and others.

NBB's IT Division, known commercially as NBBIT, is a leading web design, development and web hosting company maintaining sites for clients across the country. NBBIT provides organizations with comprehensive and professional internet and technology solutions including web design, development, and marketing, online applications, web/email hosting, domain registration, graphic/print design, social media management and related consultancy services. As Principal in NBBIT, Scott oversees all client web sites plus the full line of IT services that NBBIT offers. You can visit NBBIT at www.NBBIT.com.