Waste360 Announces the Next Generation of Leaders in Waste and Recycling

Second Annual 40 Under 40 List Announced; Winners will be Celebrated at WasteExpo in May in New Orleans

New York, March 7, 2017 – Waste360, the leading information, event, commerce and education provider to the solid waste, recycling, organics and sustainable communities, today announced their second annual 40 Under 40 awards list. This list showcases the next generation of leaders who are shaping the future of the waste and recycling industry.

"We're delighted that the 2017 class is once again the top of their respective crafts. From technology and innovation to grassroots growth and vast professional achievement, these 40 young professionals give the entire waste, recycling and organics industry a great deal to be proud of. The future is bright thanks to the thinking and hard work of these rising stars. We look forward to celebrating them at WasteExpo in May," said Mark Hickey, VP & Market Leader, Waste360.

The Waste360 40 Under 40 awards program recognizes inspiring and innovative professionals under the age of 40 whose work in waste, recycling and organics has made a significant contribution to the industry. The winners are involved in many different aspects including hauling, composting, policymaking, sustainability, and municipal initiatives.

The 2017 40 Under 40 award winners (in alphabetical order by company) include:

Peter Kombouras, Managing Director, Alkemy Environmental

Spence Davenport, Process Improvement Manager, Athens Services

Ranjith Annepu, Co-Founder, be Waste Wise

John Fenn, Co-Founder, Budget Dumpster

Michael Casella, Market Area Manager, Casella Waste Systems

Kellie Kish, Recycling Coordinator, City of Minneapolis Division of Solid Waste and Recycling

Jim McKay, General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, City of Toronto

Jason Gates, CEO and co-Founder, Compology

Mayra Cordero, Environmental Specialist, El Paso Community College

Richard Schofield, Project Development Manager, Enerkem

Geoff Aardsma, Vice President of Client Services, Enevo

Nate Davis, Director, ESG Parts, Environmental Solutions Group

Nicholas Yafrate, Senior Engineer, Geosyntec Consultants

Patrick Dovigi, Founder, President and CEO, Green For Life Environmental

Mike Classen, Solid Waste Project Engineer, HDR

Josh Cohen, Founder & CEO, The Junkluggers

Ross Fields, Risk Management Professional, The Leavitt Group

David Marcouiller, Executive Vice President Sales Engineering, Machinex Industries

Holley Sides, Director of Business Operations & Systems, Meridian Waste Solutions

Jenny English, Account Executive, ReCollect Systems

Gregory Lettieri, CEO, Recycle Track Systems

Sarah Vared, Interim Director, ReFED and Principal, MissionPoint Partners LLC

Mark Armen, Founder, Replenysh

Cody Humphrey, Operations Manager, Republic Services

Beth Coddington, Consultant, Resource Recycling Systems

Fern Gookin, Director of Sustainability, Revolution Recovery

James Contreras, Jr., Manager, RJ Waste & Recovery

Mitch Davis, Waste & Recycling Permits Coordinator, Salt Lake City Waste & Recycling Division

Josh Bray, President, Sanitation Solutions

Solavann Sim, Regional Manager, SCS Engineers

Adam Winfield, Founder & President, Simple Recycling

Kevin Atkinson, Owner, Texas Pride Disposal

Martin Mattson, Director of Key Accounts Waste & Recycling, Volvo Construction Equipment NA

Ted Habets, General Manager, Waste Industries

Amanda Fairley, Sustainability Manager, Waste Management

Dulymus (Deuce) McAllister, President, Waste Pro of Louisiana, Waste Pro USA

Colleen Foster, Senior Management Analyst, Solid Waste and Recycling, Water Utilities Department, City of Oceanside, Calif.

Matt Spencer, Vice President of Operations, WCA Waste Corp.

David Dominguez, Fleet Director, WCA Waste Corp.

Pranav Jampani, Director of Sustainability, The Venetian, The Palazzo and Sands Expo

To read the complete story on Waste360, visit: http://www.waste360.com/waste360-40-under-40

A panel of expert judges from Waste360 evaluated the nominations and consulted with an external advisor to select the finalists and winners.

The 40 Under 40 awards list is sponsored by CP Group.

The winners will be honored during an awards ceremony at WasteExpo, North America's largest solid waste, recycling and organics industry event, May 8-11, 2017, in New Orleans. WasteExpo brings together the crème de the crème of the industry, gathering key buyers and decision makers-making it the ideal place for Waste360 to recognize these rising stars.

For more information and to register to attend, please visit WasteExpo.com.

For more information on WasteExpo, please visit WasteExpo.com or follow WasteExpo on Twitter at @Waste_Expo.

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