John McCollum

John McCollum is a highly experienced engineering professional with a robust background in project management and utilities operations. Currently serving as Project Manager - Engineering at Emery Oleochemicals GmbH since February 2013, McCollum previously held the position of Utilities Superintendent at Appleton, overseeing the Utilities Department with a focus on safety, cost management, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency. Prior roles include Staff Mechanical Project Engineer at Appleton, where McCollum managed project engineering phases, and Project Engineer at Smart Papers, directing manufacturing facility projects. McCollum's engineering career began at Champion International, enhancing equipment reliability. McCollum holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.