Alison Kelman

Alison Kelman is the Community Engagement Manager at Charm Industrial, a company based in Fort Lupton, Colorado that focuses on carbon removal and climate change mitigation.12

Professional Background

Alison has over a decade of experience working at the intersection of private, non-profit, and public sectors.4 She joined Charm Industrial in May 2023, expressing excitement about continuing her journey to advance responsible woody biomass utilization in her new role.3

Role at Charm Industrial

As the Community Engagement Manager, Alison is involved in:

• Representing the company at public events and facility tours2
• Communicating about Charm's projects and initiatives1
• Engaging with the local community in Fort Lupton1
• Participating in industry events like the Forest Innovation Summit5

Company Context

Charm Industrial is a carbon removal company that aims to address climate change by removing CO2 from the atmosphere and securing it underground.1 The company:

• Opened its Fort Lupton facility in July 2023
• Employs over 65 people at the Fort Lupton site
• Is a semifinalist for the Department of Energy Carbon Removal Purchase Pilot Prize
• Works on projects like using biomass from forest thinning for carbon removal

Alison's role involves helping to integrate Charm Industrial into the local community and communicating about the company's mission and impact in addressing climate change.