About Us
Transforming the future of waste management through innovative solutions
At Drylet, we are committed to creating solutions that address some of the most pressing challenges in waste management and renewable energy. With a passion for innovation and a dedication to sustainability, we partner with industries worldwide to deliver products that transform processes, improve efficiency, and reduce environmental impact.
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Meet Our Team
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Justin Whitley is the CEO of Drylet, a role he assumed after demonstrating exceptional leadership and a deep understanding of the company’s flagship products, ManureMagic® and Bio Dredger. Since joining Drylet in 2021 as National Accounts Manager, Justin played a pivotal role in driving national sales growth and expanding market penetration, thanks to his hands-on approach and ability to translate field performance into strategic outcomes. His promotion to CEO came after nearly two years of witnessing firsthand the transformative impact Drylet’s solutions have on agricultural operations and environmental sustainability.
Before joining Drylet, Justin built a strong foundation in swine nutrition and production through key roles at Trouw Nutrition and Devenish Nutrition. His technical expertise and ability to foster long-term industry partnerships have earned him recognition as a trusted leader in the livestock and animal science sectors. Justin holds both a B.S. and M.S. in Animal Science from North Carolina State University.
Annam joined Drylet in 2017. As the laboratory manager, she learned intensively about the company’s technology as she focused on product research and development. Her responsibility with data collection and analysis s led her to travel extensively to customer sites throughout the United States and truly understand the demands of the bioremediation market.
In her role leading operations, she finds that both her knack for project management and customer relationship skills make each day rewarding. Annam has a passion for environmental sustainability and is dedicated to Drylet's mission in providing nature-inspired solutions to waste and wastewater remediation. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Baylor University.
Nick joined Drylet in 2024 as the Sonar Operations Manager and ManureMagic sales rep. He leads Drylet's sonar mapping services for industrial waste lagoons, municipal wastewater plants, animal waste lagoons, and other various bodies of water. Along with the sonar services, he adds a key role to our ManureMagic sales with his decade of experience in the manure pumping and application field. Nick is excited to keep growing Drylet's product lines, expanding the sonar mapping service through many different industries, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Darko holdsmore than 20 years of experience in public policy and governance, international development, agribusiness, and food industry sectors, as well as in government-business relations. Prior to joining Drylet, he held senior positions in government where he served, in particular, as Special Advisor in Serbia's Prime Minister's Office, focusing on political and economic priorities in agriculture and food processing sectors.
As a senior officer at the US Embassy in Belgrade for more than ten years, he developed, managed, and implemented multiple technical assistance projects, including the Food Safety Program, Animal Health Program, Renewable Energy, WTO Accession Project, Grades and Standards in Agriculture including harmonization of national legislation with European norms. He holds a B.Sc. and MSc. in Food Processing Technology from the University of Belgrade, Serbia.
Malcolm joined Drylet as its Chief Operations Officer in December 2017 and continues to support the company as a technology adviser. His expertise spans more than 20 years at the highest levels in corporate research and the development and management of environmental technology solutions. In prior roles, he served as the president of Hydromantis, USA, and as the Global Market Director at Praxair, Inc., a Fortune 500 company where he led technology development and commercialization efforts across a range of market segments, including water and wastewater.
He has worked and lived in several geographies in Africa and North America, has authored over 50 journal and conference papers, and holds several patents for commercialized wastewater technologies. He holds a First-Class degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Lagos, a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cambridge, and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Independent Board Directors
Mr. Collins is the former Chief Executive Officer of Oceaneering International, Inc. (NYSE: OII). He has served as a director of Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR), Pason Systems Inc. (TSE: PSI), Texas Institute of Science, Inc., and NuMat Technologies, Inc..
In addition, Mr. Collins is a member of the Rice University Board of Trustees and Chairman of the Council of Overseers of the Jones Graduate School of Business. He received his MBA from Harvard Graduate School of Business in 1972 and both his Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering from Rice University in 1969.
Mr. Beal served as CEO of LCRA, a $1.1 billion reclamation project district with 20+ wastewater treatment plants and a capital budget of $276 million annually. He brings over three decades of experience in engineering and is considered an expert in system design of water/wastewater, water resource planning, water quality, and electric utility management.
He has served on numerous boards, including ERCOT and the Texas Public Power Association, and as chairman of the Texas State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. A graduate of Texas Tech in Civil Engineering, Mr. Beal is a veteran of the Vietnam War.
Mr. Kinnaird is the former Municipal Segment President of Evoqua (NYSE:AQUA). His 30-year career spans various market verticals but always with a focus on water. Other than Evoqua, he held leadership roles at Nalco, Calgon, American Cyanamid, A.O.Smith, Pentair, and Siemens, traveling extensively in China, Australia, Europe, and Latin America.
He holds a degree in Chemistry and an Executive MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. He is a member of the Advisory Board for Caron Rehabilitation and an Elder in the Presbyterian Church of America.