George (Bud) Ivey

PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY

Products And/Or Services : Ivey-sol Surfactant Technology is comprised of several patented and preparatory non-ionic surfactant formulations that have the unique ability to selectively desorb and liberate sorbed (i.e., absorbed and adsorbed) petroleum hydrocarbons (LNAPL), chlorinated solvents (DNAPL), and certain heavy metal contaminants from soil and fractured bedrock surfaces. The addition of Ivey-sol to the substrate can aid in the controlled de-sorption of the contaminants making them more Available for treatment. Ivey-sol makes the contaminants more miscible in the aqueous phase allowing for their improved mass recovery and/or improved treatment by many other remediation techniques. Three Ivey-sol application processes were developed for enhancing in-situ and ex-situ site remediation. They are as follows: SER-Surfactant Enhanced Remediation. In-situ and ex-situ application processes to liberate contaminants making them more Hydraulically-Available for mass removal and/or treatment. SER improves in-situ pump and treatment, and/or ex-situ soil washing type applications by 400%. This process could also be used for tank cleaning, vapour suppression, and oil recovery from oil sands. SEB-Surfactant Enhanced Bioremediation. In-situ and ex-situ application processes to liberate contaminants making them more Bio-Available for microbial (bacteria) degradation. SEB improves both in-situ and or ex-situ bioremediation treatment by 60%. Applicable for both warm and cold temperature/climate site applications. SEO-Surfactant Enhanced Oxidation. In-situ and ex-situ application processes to liberate contaminants making them more Chemically-Available for chemical oxidation by chemical oxidizing agents. SEO improves the availability of the contaminants to the chemical oxidants commonly employed to affect in-situ and or ex-situ chemical oxidation by 40 to 80% or more. The oxidation of non-target compounds (i.e., metals, natural products, and bacteria) is the greatest drawback to chemical oxidant treatment. Ivey-sol helps overcome this limitation by increasing contact between contaminants and oxidants improving the oxidation rate of target compounds. This process may also be modified for application with chemical reducing agents.

Affiliations Awards : AWARDS Ivey International Inc. has achieved international recognition. It has been nominated for and received several national and international awards. Several of these awards have been listed below for your review.

Attributes Success To : That is not always an easy question to answer. In business my multi-disciplinary education and strong drive to achieve my goals would be central to this. I have always believing there is not too much I cannot do if I put my mind to it...and not give up! I think it is also important to keep yourself challenged on an on-going basis so as not to fall into a rut of complacency. In my personal life, I think good relationships, friends and family are key! They will make you feel better in the good and the not so good times! I also do not take myself too seriously, so I try a little harder, and if I do take myself a little too seriously...those around me would remind me I'm not superman...

Future Career And Business Goals : I want to grow my company domestically to achieve some preset sales objectives, and have my remediation technology (s) recognized as valued innovative technology that can clean up contaminated sites in a rapid and cost effective manner. l also want to expand and grow my business internationally and achieve the same.

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BIOGRAPHY

George A. Ivey, B. Sc., CES, CESA, P. Chem.

President and Senior Remediation Specialist

Ivey International Inc.

Mr. Ivey is the President and Senior Remediation Specialist with Ivey International Inc. He has over twenty-three years of environmental experience, and has worked on more than 1300 projects worldwide. His educational background includes a degree in Organic Chemistry, continued studies in Geological Engineering, and a Master’s Certification in Project Management. His multi-disciplinary background has allowed him to have a broad perspective for evaluating and managing many of today’s environmental issues.

Among some of his more notable accomplishments include his being awarded:

● A North American Frost & Sullivan Award For Technology Innovation;

● A Globe Award for Environmental Innovation & Application; and

● Two Environmental Business Journal Awards (Remediation Technology & Remediation Merit Awards)

He holds several international patents; continues to conduct applied soil, solid waste, waste water, and groundwater research, and is currently working on several research and remediation projects around the world.