Office Personnel

Chuck Smith

Owner / CEO

Chuck Smith's Bio

Rhino Demolition Owner Chuck Smith brings an Environmental Science background along with 30+ years of experience in the environmental industry. While serving in the U.S. Special Operations Command, he was in charge of the Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Division. He also served with the Health Hazards Control Branch in the Air Enforcement Division before moving on to the private industry and eventually forming Rhino Demolition & Environmental Services, Corp.

Chuck’s experience in the Armed Forces and private industry has taken him from hands on field work to providing expert solutions in the environmental field. Chuck’s high commitment to safety and excellent ratings is reflected in his adherence to all OSHA, EPA and state regulations.

By his constant training of his employees and governing state rules, Rhino is known in the industry as the company you can call and count on to get the job done safely, on time, and under budget. Chuck Provides leadership to position the company at the forefront of the industry. He develops strategic plans to advance the company’s mission and goals to promote revenue, profitability and growth as an organization. He oversees the company’s internal operations to insure production efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.

In his spare time, Chuck enjoys the outdoors, boating, fishing, motorcycles, and camping, along with spending family time and participating in activities with his wife and four sons. He has recently picked up cycling and completed his first 100+ mile race in 2017.

Jake Smith

President

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Jake Smith's Bio

Jake has grown up with Rhino Demolition the past 14+ years. He began in the field as a worker and with constant training and learning of the trade from the ground up, he now oversees the day-to-day operations.

As President, Jake helps oversee and manage the business but he also goes and looks at potential jobs, meets with clients, bids work, and manages projects from start to finish.

Away from work, he enjoys being with his wife, his children, and his English Bulldog “Tank”. He enjoys living at the beach and making the short trip to the mountains. He enjoys fitness and having an active lifestyle, watching Professional and College Sports, Fishing, Boating, and Cycling.

Justine West

Office Manager/Executive Assistant

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Justine West's Bio

Justine has been with Rhino Demolition for many years and holds a key role in the company’s internal operation. At any given day she wears multiple hats and deals with a wide range of tasks. She handles the day-to-day administrative tasks that have been assigned by the executive team along with Pre-construction coordination in addition to Office Management, and Bookkeeping.

Justine has a BA in International Studies from George-Mason University. She studied at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia as a part of the Study Abroad Program.

Away from work she enjoys spending time with family and friends, relaxing on the beach, playing pool, watching movies, traveling, and trying different types of food.

Geri Smith

Office Assistant

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Geri Smith's Bio

Geri is the wife of owner Chuck Smith and has recently joined the Rhino Team to assist in administrative duties as well as daily office transactions. She has many years of business ownership / management and has been welcomed with open arms and has become an asset, working with and assisting office management in the busy Rhino office.

In her spare time, she enjoys time with family and friends, living at the beach, boating, fishing, hiking, cycling, and everything the cabin life has to offer in the NC Mountains.

Scott Falin

Director of Emergency Response / Project Manager

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Scott Falin's Bio

Upon graduating from the University of North Carolina Charlotte in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Sciences, Scott began his career in commercial property restoration. Starting at the entry level and working many long days and weeks, he quickly began to learn the ins and outs of the business.

Over the years Scott’s responsibilities grew from production to project management, staff management, and eventually business development. Along the way he has received training to include scissor lift/boom lift operator, fork lift operator, mold remediation supervisor, blood born pathogen, meth lab clean up, and many classes pertaining to drying in commercial properties.

Now, with 22 years’ experience, Scott is a key member of the Rhino Team leading the Emergency Service and Drying Division.

Frank Cipoletti

Estimator / Project Manager

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Frank Cipoletti's Bio

Frank has been with Rhino Demolition for a few years now but brings a wealth of knowledge to the Team. Frank has over 35 years’ experience in the Abatement industry and has worked in every position from in the field to Senior Management.

Away from work Frank is an award winning published photographer. He also enjoys riding his motorcycle and being outdoors, camping, fishing, traveling, and eating good food.