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Chief, Division of Recycling & Litter Prevention, Ohio Department of Natural Resources
If elected to the NRC Board, I will be a member who works hard to reach a consensus on how NRC can be the premier recycling coalition. I will be an active participant on the Board and will not stop until the Board acquires the financial resources and corporate support that will allow the NRC to be a strong, viable organization that represents its membership positively and effectively.
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President & C.O.O., Strategic Materials
Beverages container recycling rates are an important current topic. Over the last five years, the perspective of the independent processor has not been represented on the Board. I would like your support to add a processor’s input to the Board. As President/C.O.O. of Strategic Materials, the largest glass processor in North America, my perspective will add value when discussing the value of recycling for all parties along the recycling chain.
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CEO, Resource One Computer Systems
As a graduate of Harvard Business School, as well as the owner of one of the most successful recycling businesses in America, I bring significant marketing and financial acumen to the NRC organization. As evidenced by the amount of media coverage that RetroBox has received, I have become the voice of the IT disposal industry and believe I can help to further enhance the visibility of NRC and to hone the marketing messaging. Finally, I have significant financial nonprofit management experience to include having served as NRC’s Treasurer since 2006.
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President, Waste Management Recycle America
Patrick DeRueda is the President of Waste Management’s Recycle America (WMRA), a wholly owned subsidiary of the company. He is responsible for all aspects of the company’s recycling activities including processing, commodity marketing and applying practical technology. Patrick has been in the solid waste industry for 21 years and has been instrumental in forwarding the single stream movement throughout his career. WMRA is North America’s largest provider of recycling services.
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Environmental Manager, City of Urbana
The NRC is the national leader for recycling. As your board member, I will strive to enhance relationships with corporate and government facets, and citizens alike; to advance financial, policy and programming strategies to increase the strength and stature of NRC. I am seeking your support and will bring knowledge and leadership gained from twenty-five years in local government and five years as President of the Illinois Recycling Association.
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Chief of Recycling Operations, City of Fresno, CA
With more than 30 years of field experience in recycling, from the Mid-West to the Golden State, I carry strong recycling expertise, historical perspective, and future vision. As the co-writer of the Fresno Zero Waste Action Plan, I desire to provide support toward the new frontier in recycling: “zero waste” and “product stewardship”. In addition, I desire to build strong bridges between the state affiliates and the NRC.
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Consultant/Owner, Environmental Planning Consultants
I have worked in the recycling field for over 38 years. I would like to serve on the NRC Board again to expand the NRC’s role as a partner with the local and state recycling organizations around the country; to make the activities and programs of the NRC more directly a part of the activities of the membership. Please support me so that I can support you.
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Washington Representative, Paper Recycling Coalition (PRC) AND Environmental Advisor, 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance (RPA-100%)
The National Recycling Coalition is THE premier recycling organization in the country. Our nation is at a decisive environmental juncture and it is critically important that recycling be recognized and acknowledged for the benefit it provides. Hundreds of tons of CO2e are avoided each year as a result of basic recycling activities. The NRC has the ability to step-up and make that claim on behalf of the entire industry sector.
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National Manager – Waste Minimization, Target
I am excited about the opportunity to represent the interests of the NRC. I will support and guide the continuing development of sound strategies for raising recycling awareness and guiding policy development in accordance with NRC goals. My technical background in the environmental industry and track record of bringing diverse points of view together to achieve a common goal will be an asset to the leadership of the NRC.
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Vice President; Environmental Affairs, International Paper
I will listen, and I will invest myself in helping NRC grow and succeed. My personal experience supporting and developing some of NRC’s key programs, my appreciation for the essential work of the state affiliates, my experience in state and federal government, my current work for one of the nation’s largest recycling businesses, and my understanding of energy and life cycle issues all motivate me to do more for recycling.
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Recycling Specialist, University of Wisconsin Extension –Solid & Hazardous Waste Education Center
We live in a time of growing concern about the environment by the general public. As a NRC Board member I will work to ensure that recyclers have a national voice. I think it is also important to remember the value the network of NRC members across the country to take a national voice and distribute it on a local level.
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Vice President, Recycling Business Development, Coca-Cola Recycling LLC
It’s been an enriching couple of years for me on the Board – highlighted by frequent meetings with State Recycling Organizations! I love the RO energy, professionalism and commitment, and will continue to carry your messages into NRC Board meetings. I joined the newly-formed CCR in 2007 to realize the ambition to recover 100% of the material footprint - a goal which I hope you agree is fully aligned to NRC!
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