Verde Appoints Dr. Raymond "Buzz" Powell as Independent Director
Verde Resources (OTCQB: VRDR) has appointed Dr. Raymond "Buzz" Powell as an independent director to its board, effective immediately. Dr. Powell brings over 40 years of civil engineering experience with expertise in pavements and geomaterials. He previously served as Research Professor and Associate Director at the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) and held positions at the Alabama Department of Transportation.
Dr. Powell's extensive background includes significant contributions to pavement testing, materials characterization, and innovative asphalt technology. As NCAT's first Test Track Manager in 1999, he oversaw eight construction cycles and led critical research in pavement design. Currently, he serves as the Technical Director of the Asphalt Pavement Alliance, focusing on innovation and sustainability in road construction.
Verde Resources (OTCQB: VRDR) ha nominato il Dott. Raymond "Buzz" Powell come direttore indipendente del consiglio di amministrazione, con effetto immediato. Il Dott. Powell vanta oltre 40 anni di esperienza nell'ingegneria civile, specializzandosi in pavimentazioni e geomateriali. In passato ha ricoperto il ruolo di Professore Ricercatore e Direttore Associato presso il National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) e ha lavorato presso il Dipartimento dei Trasporti dell'Alabama.
Il suo ampio background comprende importanti contributi a test sulle pavimentazioni, caratterizzazione dei materiali e tecnologie innovative per l'asfalto. Nel 1999 è stato il primo Responsabile della Pista di Collaudo di NCAT, gestendo otto cicli di costruzione e guidando ricerche fondamentali nella progettazione delle pavimentazioni. Attualmente è Direttore Tecnico dell'Asphalt Pavement Alliance, con un focus su innovazione e sostenibilità nella costruzione stradale.
Verde Resources (OTCQB: VRDR) ha designado al Dr. Raymond "Buzz" Powell como director independiente de su junta directiva, con efecto inmediato. El Dr. Powell aporta más de 40 años de experiencia en ingeniería civil, con especialización en pavimentos y geomateriales. Anteriormente, fue Profesor Investigador y Director Asociado en el National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) y desempeñó cargos en el Departamento de Transporte de Alabama.
Su amplia trayectoria incluye contribuciones significativas en pruebas de pavimentos, caracterización de materiales y tecnología innovadora del asfalto. Como primer Gerente de la Pista de Pruebas de NCAT en 1999, supervisó ocho ciclos de construcción y lideró investigaciones clave en diseño de pavimentos. Actualmente, es Director Técnico de la Asphalt Pavement Alliance, centrado en la innovación y sostenibilidad en la construcción de carreteras.
Verde Resources (OTCQB: VRDR)는 즉시 발효되는 독립 이사로 Dr. Raymond "Buzz" Powell를 이사회에 임명했습니다. Dr. Powell은 포장 및 지반재료 분야에서 40년 이상의 토목공학 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 그는 이전에 국립 아스팔트 기술 센터(NCAT)에서 연구 교수 및 부소장으로 근무했으며 앨라배마 교통부에서도 근무한 경력이 있습니다.
Powell 박사의 폭넓은 경력은 포장재 시험, 재료 특성화 및 혁신적인 아스팔트 기술 분야에 중요한 기여를 포함합니다. 1999년 NCAT의 첫 번째 시험 트랙 매니저로서 8개의 건설 주기를 감독하고 포장 설계에 관한 핵심 연구를 이끌었습니다. 현재 그는 도로 건설의 혁신과 지속 가능성에 중점을 둔 아스팔트 포장 동맹의 기술 이사로 재직 중입니다.
Verde Resources (OTCQB : VRDR) a nommé le Dr Raymond "Buzz" Powell en tant qu'administrateur indépendant de son conseil d'administration, avec effet immédiat. Le Dr Powell apporte plus de 40 ans d'expérience en génie civil, avec une expertise dans les revêtements et les géomatériaux. Il a précédemment occupé les postes de professeur chercheur et directeur associé au National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) et a travaillé au Département des Transports de l'Alabama.
Le parcours étendu du Dr Powell inclut des contributions majeures dans les domaines des tests de revêtements, la caractérisation des matériaux et la technologie innovante de l'asphalte. En tant que premier responsable de la piste d'essai du NCAT en 1999, il a supervisé huit cycles de construction et mené des recherches cruciales en conception de revêtements. Il est actuellement directeur technique de l'Asphalt Pavement Alliance, se concentrant sur l'innovation et la durabilité dans la construction routière.
Verde Resources (OTCQB: VRDR) hat Dr. Raymond "Buzz" Powell mit sofortiger Wirkung als unabhängigen Direktor in seinen Vorstand berufen. Dr. Powell bringt über 40 Jahre Erfahrung im Bauingenieurwesen mit, spezialisiert auf Fahrbahnen und Geomaterialien. Zuvor war er Forschungsprofessor und stellvertretender Direktor am National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) und hatte Positionen beim Verkehrsministerium von Alabama inne.
Dr. Powells umfangreicher Hintergrund umfasst bedeutende Beiträge zu Fahrbahntests, Materialcharakterisierung und innovativer Asphalttechnologie. Als erster Teststreckenleiter von NCAT im Jahr 1999 überwachte er acht Bauzyklen und leitete wichtige Forschungen im Bereich Fahrbahndesign. Derzeit ist er Technischer Direktor der Asphalt Pavement Alliance, mit Schwerpunkt auf Innovation und Nachhaltigkeit im Straßenbau.
- Appointment of highly regarded industry expert with 40+ years of experience
- Dr. Powell has direct experience with Verde's materials at NCAT
- Strategic addition to support commercialization of Net Zero road technologies
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Dr. Buzz is one of the most highly regarded figures in the
His early career included twelve years at the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), where he worked across pavement testing, management, construction oversight, research, and materials characterization. He then spent two years in private consulting, specializing in highway construction quality control and assurance.
"We are extremely grateful to have Dr. Buzz join our board of directors, and we view his appointment as an important validation of both our technology and business plans," said Jack Wong, CEO of Verde Resources. "With a decades-long industry background spanning both public service and the private sector, Buzz's appointment underscores Verde's commitment to pioneering sustainable road construction technologies. His extensive expertise in pavement management and materials characterization as well as his commitment to providing data driven guidance will significantly bolster our efforts in driving forward our carbon-sequestering asphalt solutions."
Dr. Buzz's career at NCAT began in 1999 as its first Test Track Manager. Overseeing eight construction cycles and the application of tens of millions of ESALs (Equivalent Single Axle Loads) to experimental sections, he drove major advancements in asphalt performance analysis using virgin, recycled, and additive-enhanced materials. Rising to Associate Director and Research Professor by 2020, he led critical research in pavement design, materials, and surface characterization, improving safety, durability, and sustainability across the industry. After retiring in 2023, he was named the first Technical Director of the Asphalt Pavement Alliance, where he continues to champion innovation, collaboration, and education. Dr. Buzz's expertise spans public and private sectors, with a legacy of reducing life cycle costs and environmental impact through forward-thinking pavement solutions.
"I am excited to join Verde Resources at this pivotal moment in its development," said Dr. Buzz
Dr. Buzz's appointment marks a key milestone for Verde as the company strengthens its presence in the sustainable construction sector. His guidance will support the commercialization and industry-wide adoption of Verde's Net Zero road technologies, enhancing resilience and supporting decarbonization in emission-intensive hard infrastructure, all while achieving the lowest possible life cycle costs.
About Verde Resources Inc.:
Verde Resources Inc. (OTCQB: VRDR) is an emerging leader in sustainable infrastructure, specializing in innovative and cost-effective solutions to help the industry seamlessly #TransitionToZero™. By integrating proprietary technologies with sustainable practices, Verde is at the forefront of creating low-carbon materials for infrastructure worldwide.
The company is driving transformation in a sector long overdue for change. Its approach reduces greenhouse gas emissions, sequesters carbon dioxide, optimizes the use of native soils and recycled materials, accelerates installation, and improves overall efficiency, all while lowering costs.
A key innovation is Verde's biochar-infused asphalt, which will generate certified carbon removal credits. This process is being independently validated through successful trials at the NCAT Pavement Test Track. Carbon offsetting is a system designed to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by allowing countries, companies, or individuals to compensate for their own emissions by purchasing credits from projects that reduce or remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.
For more information, please visit https://www.verderesources.com
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