Cody Schmidt

Cody Schmidt has extensive work experience, starting with their current role as an Assistant Plant Manager at Ozinga, which they have held since June 2023. Prior to that, Cody worked at HolcimUS, where they held several roles including Mine Engineer II from May 2022 to June 2023, Mine Engineer from April 2021 to May 2022, and Material Performance Technician from August 2019 to April 2021. Cody's earlier experience includes roles at Illinois State University, where they worked as a Research Assistant from October 2018 to May 2019 and as a Supervisor of Night Operations from September 2016 to May 2019.

Cody Schmidt received a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Geology/Earth Science from Illinois State University. This education was obtained from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, Cody Schmidt has obtained various certifications, including DOT Reasonable Suspicion Training Certification from Drug Screening Compliance Institute in December 2022, FAA Part 107 sUAS license (Drone pilot license) from the Federal Aviation Administration in March 2022, CPR/AED/First Aid from the American Red Cross in February 2022, MSHA-Approved pt. 46 & 48 Surface & Underground Safety Instructor (Blue Card) from the US Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) in November 2021, Responsible Person certification from ATF in October 2021, IDNR Blasting License from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in June 2021, and Illinois Department of Transportation 5-day Aggregate Technician Training Course Certificate from the Illinois Department of Transportation in August 2019.