Safety and compliance
Gary Picard
Kimberly Rich
Gary Picard
Safety and Compliance
Gary has been with Coastal Energy since 2003, and currently serves in the Safety and Compliance department. After graduating from Crocker High School, Gary continued his education at College of the Ozarks. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agri-Business in 1996. Gary also became a licensed pilot in 199
Safety and Compliance
Gary has been with Coastal Energy since 2003, and currently serves in the Safety and Compliance department. After graduating from Crocker High School, Gary continued his education at College of the Ozarks. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agri-Business in 1996. Gary also became a licensed pilot in 1997.
Upon graduation, Gary went to work for Wake Feed and Fertilizer, with various duties including outside sales and office work plus both blending and making feed and fertilizer. He continued to work for Wake Feed and Fertilizer until 2003, when he joined Coastal Energy.
Gary is certified and trained in many aspects of safety and has completed the following programs: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training, Stormwater Training, Hazardous Materials Training, Physiological Training, CETP Training, and Supervisor Training for Effects of Drugs and Alcohol. The Railroad Commission of Texas has also trained him as a Certified Manager. Gary was honored to be a presenter at the 2009 TRANSCAER (Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response) Training Session of Ethanol Safety.
In addition to his work, Gary enjoys flying, hunting, fishing, and working on the farm. He also loves to watch his children, Rebecca and Wesley, play sports. He and his wife, Kathryn, attend Westside Family Life Center, where Gary is a Deacon. He also works with the church's teen youth and supports the Roever Foundation for Wounded Warriors.
James Kelly
Kimberly Rich
Gary Picard
Safety
James joined Coastal Energy in 2014 and is responsible for training and assisting drivers with essential safety-sensitive functions and duties. He was born in Phoenix but raised in Missouri, attending Koshkonong High School and South Central Career Center in West Plains, MO. James has worked in a variety of fields, including as a Ro
Safety
James joined Coastal Energy in 2014 and is responsible for training and assisting drivers with essential safety-sensitive functions and duties. He was born in Phoenix but raised in Missouri, attending Koshkonong High School and South Central Career Center in West Plains, MO. James has worked in a variety of fields, including as a Rock Climbing Instructor and Emergency Dispatcher. He is certified in Advanced Emergency Dispatch and Hazardous Materials Management and is a DOT Drug and Alcohol Technician.
James has one daughter, Lyla, and four fur babies - Brownie, Shadow, Naomi, and Happy. When he's not at work, James enjoys kayaking, paddle boarding, camping, rock climbing, and playing guitar.
Kimberly Rich
Kimberly Rich
Kimberly Rich
Compliance
Kim has been with Coastal-FMC since August 2019, specializing in the areas of compliance and public relations. Kim grew up on a dairy farm near Cabool, MO, graduating from Cabool High School before continuing her education with a Bachelor of Arts degree in writing from Missouri State University. She also attended Defense Informa
Compliance
Kim has been with Coastal-FMC since August 2019, specializing in the areas of compliance and public relations. Kim grew up on a dairy farm near Cabool, MO, graduating from Cabool High School before continuing her education with a Bachelor of Arts degree in writing from Missouri State University. She also attended Defense Information School during her time in the military.
Kim's background is in community newspapers, with 30 years in that field and more than 18 years as owner of the Howell County News in Willow Springs. She and her daughters live in Willow Springs. In her free time, Kim enjoys cooking, gardening, pursuing physical and spiritual fitness, and - most of all - spending time with her daughters.