Trusted, collaborative leader, driving continuous improvement and bottom-line growth by building metrics-oriented operational platforms and highly skilled teams. Broad experience across the recycling industry gained while outperforming business targets for startup and industry-leading organizations. Outpace competitors by simplifying complex issues, creating more with less, influencing stakeholders, and aligning efforts across functions at all levels. Expertise includes:

•  Contract Review: Drove > $10M annual improvements year over year by evaluating inbound and outbound materials and ensuring contract adherence.
• Residential and Commercial Single-Stream Systems: Delivered best-in-class system performance for all employers through streamlined system designs and layouts and guiding staffing in operational improvements.
• Plant Efficiency: Increased profitability through optimized system settings, training, and inbound inspections, focusing on internal team’s understanding of processing system best practices and leading ROI improvements.
•  Recycling Commodities Marketing: Maximized terms to ensure facility sustainability while exceeding / meeting buyer and seller requirements and capabilities.
•  Expert-Level Industry Testimony: Leveraged in-depth, diverse recycling industry in dispositions and as a witness, supporting contract compliance wins.

Prior positions held:

• Vice President of Recycling Operations - Republic Services
• President and COO - ReCommunity
• Regional VP and Recycling President - Casella Waste Systems