We Are LOCOAL
LOCOAL is a technology company on a mission to unlock the value of waste. Through our proprietary systems — RAINMAKER™ and IMPCT.AI™ — we convert organic waste into biochar, wood vinegar, bio-oil, and clean syngas, with precision control and verifiable data at every step.
Our Story
LOCOAL was founded on a simple but powerful idea: everything we throw away is a loss. Agricultural residues, forestry waste, commercial wood scraps — these materials represent untapped energy and carbon sequestration potential that gets buried in landfills every day.
Headquartered in Boerne, Texas with a laboratory in Vancouver, Washington, our team operates on the cutting edge of sustainability — combining American ingenuity with world-class engineering.
Our Values
What drives us
Innovation
We build next-generation waste conversion systems that outperform competitors in carbon and fuel extraction.
Data-Driven
Every ton of converted waste is precisely measured and verified through IMPCT.AI™ - providing end-to-end performance transparency.
Financial Impact
Our closed-loop, near autonomous solution turns waste into multiple revenue streams while eliminating disposal costs.
Compliant by Design
Each system is built to exceed regulatory standards across noise, air emissions, and fire safety requirements.
The LOCOAL Team
CEO & Co-Founder
Miles Murray
Co-founder and CEO with experience ranging from building schools and bridges in combat zones to transforming technology systems at a Fortune 100 financial company. Holds a BS from West Point, an MBA from UTSA, and a Master of Technology Commercialization from UT Austin.
Chief Operations Officer
Clay Multer
Seasoned investor and global supply chain executive with over 25 years of leadership experience. Former U.S. Army Cavalry Officer who has held senior transformation roles across large-scale and privately held companies. BS from West Point; executive programs at Columbia, Cornell, and APICS.
Chief of Staff
Richard "Paco"
Over 23 years of leadership spanning combat service as an Army Officer to Fortune 500 roles. BS in Economics from West Point, MBA from the University of Arizona. Certified Product Manager, Six Sigma Green Belt, and UT IC² Institute Certified Practitioner.
Sustainability Lead & Co-Founder
Petey Peterson
Co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer with expertise and passion for zero-waste management solutions, sustainable product development, and environmental remediation. BS in Marketing from University of Colorado Boulder; Master of Technology Commercialization from UT Austin.
Operations Lead
Joshua Rasey
U.S. Army combat veteran with a passion for solving complex problems in austere environments, with extensive experience developing operational procedures and training personnel in heavy equipment operations and maintenance.
Innovation Lead
Garrett Gordon
Experienced innovator and multi-discipline tradesman with over 20 years of experience in design, project engineering, and new product development.
Software Architect
David Rothman
Responsible for backend engineering at LOCOAL, with a focus on architecting scalable server-side systems, APIs, and data infrastructure that power the RAINMAKER™ platform and IMPCT.AI™ analytics.
Software Engineer
Justin Blocker
Responsible for UI and UX development at LOCOAL, with a focus on designing intuitive, user-centered interfaces and experiences for hardware and software systems.
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