Dustin Montey | Dakota Prairie Composting

Dustin Montey, CCOM – Director, Dakota Prairie Composting

Dustin has been with the SMSC since 2014, and is currently the Director of both the Organics Recycling Facility and Dakota Prairie Composting. With over ten years at the facility, his previous roles include Assistant Manager, Lead Biomass Processing Technician, and Biomass Processing Technician. Dustin currently serves on the Minnesota Composting Council’s Board of Directors and holds a professional certification as a Certified Compost Operations Manager (CCOM). In his position, Dustin is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the facility, including compost operations, colored mulch production, off-site wood grinding, sales, and delivery of products. Dustin was instrumental in researching and planning the expansion of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s composting operations. Prior to working for the SMSC, Dustin served five years in the Marine Corps