IT3/HWC Technical Program

Learn the latest on thermal treatment technologies and hazardous waste policy and solutions
 

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Keynote Presentation: Innovation at Scale: The Role of Combustion Research in Achieving Climate Goals​

Darton Zink, President and CEO, Zeeco Inc.

Darton Zink is the President and CEO of Zeeco Inc., the world leader in advanced combustion equipment and environmental solutions headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Darton has expanded Zeeco’s global footprint to more than 30 locations with 3,000+ employees, seven in-house manufacturing facilities, and four test facilities to serve customers worldwide. Darton’s connection to the combustion industry dates back three generations to his grandfather, John Steele Zink, who founded the family’s first combustion equipment company nearly a century ago. After that company was sold in the 1970s, Darton’s father, John “Jack” Smith Zink, founded Zeeco in 1979. Darton began working at Zeeco alongside his father after graduating from Oklahoma State University in 1994 and quickly became one of the foremost minds in the combustion industry. He was named President and CEO of Zeeco in 2000. Now entering his 25th year as President and CEO, Darton continues to grow Zeeco domestically and internationally by expanding and developing its offices and capabilities. In recent years, Darton has also positioned Zeeco as a partner to some of the world’s largest companies to work jointly on projects and initiatives designed to decarbonize industries and revolutionize the operation and safety of plants and facilities around the world. Through his accomplishments with Zeeco and his service to the community, Darton has received several awards and recognitions from various organizations and institutions. Those awards and recognitions include the Wilton T. Anderson Hall of Fame, Oklahoma State University’s Cowboy100 and Blazing10 awards, Oklahoma Magazine’s Great Companies to Work For, and the Indian Nations Council’s Distinguished Eagle Scout award. Darton also serves as a board member and trustee for various organizations that promote arts, culture, and educational initiatives in the Tulsa area. Darton and his wife Jamie have been married for more than 20 years and have two sons, Reed and Keller. They enjoy spending time at Zink Ranch, vacationing in Crested Butte, Colorado, and working together on civic initiatives and activities. 

Conference Planning Committee:
Chair: Cornelia Cretiu, American Soda LLC
Margarita Murach, Process Combustion Corporation
Bill Norris, Ramboll
Paulo Oliveira, Fives Solios
David Ostaszewski, Alliance Technical Group