Solid waste industry veteran Jim Skora has dedicated his career to solid waste management, sustainability, and environmental compliance. His resume accomplishments include developing and operating Ohio’s first permanent household hazardous waste (HHW) collection facility; serving as the Executive Director of the Summit/Akron Solid Waste Management Authority where he also worked with Ohio’s Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections to develop a statewide electronics recycling program. At GT Environmental, he continues to support clients with solid waste management needs in the areas of provide efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and planning for the future.

Mr. Skora is a long-time member and officer of the Ohio Buckeye Chapter Board and currently serves as Region 9 Director on the SWANA Board of Directors. He is also a SWANA faculty member, teaching the Integrated Solid Waste Management and Collections certification courses.