Industry Leadership

One of the key pillars of the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County is its commitment to staff excellence. Recognizing that the solid waste management industry is very dynamic and impacts various facets of the economy, the SWA is dedicated to maintaining and developing a highly professional and technically exceptional staff to stay up to date with the industry trends and technological advancements, and evaluate projects to cater to SWA’s operational needs. Our staff participate in various industry events such as conferences, workshops, and webinars, and often speak at industry conferences, publish technical papers, conduct research in collaboration with leading universities, and conduct training sessions for the industry.

Professional Affiliations and Leadership

The SWA staff belong to the following professional organizations:

• American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
• American Public Works Association (APWA)
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
• Energy Recovery Council (ERC)
• Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI)
• Florida Association of Environmental Professionals (FAEP)
• Florida Waste-to-Energy Coalition
• National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP)
• Pollution Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach County
• Recycle Florida Today (RFT)
• Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)

Our staff also serve in the following leadership positions:

• American Public Works Association – Gold Coast Branch, Past Chair
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) - President-Elect Florida Section
• Energy Recovery Council (ERC) – Board Member
• Florida Association of Environmental Professionals (FAEP) - Board of Directors
• Florida Waste-to-Energy Coalition – Board Member
• Hinkley Center for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management (Hinkley Center) – Advisory Board Member
• National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) - Conference Committee
• Recycle Florida Today (RFT) - Board of Directors: Legislative Committee
• Technical Awareness Group (TAG), Hinkley Center– Advisory Member
• University of Florida/TREEO Center - Solid Waste Management Training Committee