John Bonitz

John Bonitz is an experienced clean transportation specialist currently working at the NC Clean Energy Technology Center since April 2017, where responsibilities include conducting emission reduction technology analyses and managing a $1.4 million grant program for clean transportation initiatives. Additionally, John serves as a Commissioner for the Town of Pittsboro, overseeing municipal services and collaborating with fellow commissioners. As the owner-operator of Celebrity Dirt Soil Amendments, John has developed business plans and soil amendment recipes. Previous roles include Principal Consultant at Bonitz Biocarbon Consulting, Renewable Energy Manager at Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, and various leadership positions within community cooperatives and agritourism businesses. Educational qualifications include a BA in Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, complemented by studies at North Carolina State University and the University of Maryland.