Numerous current employees of Green Flash, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told West Coaster that there have been layoffs at the nearly fifteen-year-old company, mainly in the administrative and marketing departments.
While we could not independently verify the number of employees let go, according to CEO Mike Hinkley, “We do not make statements about specific personnel changes. Green Flash is not reducing the number of employees. In fact we will continue to increase the number of employees.”
Green Flash’s new Virginia Beach facility opened to the public in November. Prior estimates set the number of local employees at 40 when fully-staffed. Production capacity will mirror San Diego’s operation at 100,000 barrels per year.