Carpenter, Thomas
Owner at Erosion Tech, LLCMr. Carpenter has created, developed, and patented two paradigm changing products in the erosion and sediment control industry (and another product in the horticulture industry). In those actions, he has encountered numerous obstacles and marketing scenarios, sold several businesses, and worked through the legal system on patent infringements. Mr. Carpenter joined the IECA in 1996, and achieved his CPESC certification in 1998. He has worked in the Great Rivers Chapter of the IECA since 1996, and served on their board in the late 90’s. He was also on the Board of Directors for the International Erosion Control Association from 2003 to 2005. Mr. Carpenter is the author of the manual Silt Fence That Works which has been utilized in training all over the country. He presented an educational CD on silt fence effectiveness, and is a speaker on E&SC issues at training functions. Mr. Carpenter is past-owner of Carpenter Erosion Control, a full service erosion sediment control contractor in central Iowa, and Stormwater Consultants, a full-service inspection business. He is currently president of Erosion Tech LLC,, where he developed the new product, ScourStop – a green replacement for rock rip rap.