Meet Your Thomaston Team

Brightmark was born out of a desire to disrupt waste on a global scale. With cutting-edge technology, we’re creating solutions for waste through circular innovations.

Strong communities, strong solutions.

We collaborate with local communities, businesses, and governments to create circular solutions that make a positive environmental impact on the world and in communities where we operate. This collaborative approach helps establish strong community connections, educates current and future generations, and helps us create a world without waste.

Candace Rutherford

Director, Feedstock Origination and Development

Candace manages Brightmark’s feedstock consultant team and oversees supply relationships, sourcing efforts, and strategic planning. She is a 25-year veteran of the post-consumer and post-industrial recycling space. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Western Kentucky University.

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Francisco Zubeldía

Development Engineer

Francisco is a development engineer for Brightmark—offering technical engineering expertise to the business development team. He provides on-site support at Brightmark’s original plastics renewal circularity center in Ashely, Indiana, and played a role in the first-hand development of the technology. Francisco has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. 

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Shakil Rahman

SVP, Global Plastics Development & Origination

Shakil serves as head of development for Brightmark’s plastics renewal business—with over 20 years of experience in energy and project finance. He firmly believes that where there is significant economic opportunity, it is the duty of investors and companies doing business there to meet the infrastructure needs with a local understanding and environmental responsibility. 

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