Celebrating Success: Honoring Our Newest Certification Holders in October 2023

Whether you’re just starting the journey or well on the path of becoming successful in the solid waste profession, SWANA Certification can accelerate your career development, and lead to promotional opportunities and greater success in your chosen discipline.

SWANA proudly recognizes the following individuals who earned a SWANA certification in October 2023. Certification places them among an elite group of solid waste professionals who have exhibited an unwavering commitment to professional and career development, investing countless hours in study, preparation, and rigorous examination. Their success reflects their enduring pursuit of excellence in our industry. Congratulations!

New Certification Holders (October 2023)

Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO)

Eric Beaudry, Landfill/Diversion Operations Coordinator – Killam, AB
Ian Djuric, Environmental Technician – Jacksonville, NC
Alfonso Gamez, Landfill Supervisor – Jacksonville, NC
Joe Gustaf, Director of Landfill Operations – Kenbridge, VA
Paul Mulholland – Hamilton, ON
Ronald E. Petty, III, President – Greensboro, NC

Managing MSW Collection Systems

Ernesto Santiago Flores, Sanitation Supervisor – Clovis, CA

Managing Composting Programs

Jonathan B. Meyers, P.E., BCEE, Senior Technical Consultant – Lutherville Timonium, MD

Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems

Justin Jones, Heavy Equipment Operator II – Moss Point, MS
Jimmie Galloway, Landfill Supervisor – Paradise, CA
Robert Timothy Kelii Diego, Superintendent of West Hawaii Solid Waste Operations – Hilo, HI

Managing Recycling Systems

Jeramie Morrow, Solid Waste Supervisor – Richland, WA

Zero Waste Principles & Practices

Sierra Carlstedt – Pasadena, CA
Abigail Bunnell, Project Management Analyst – Santa Maria, CA
Mayra Alejandra Estrada, Recycling Specialist I – Chula Vista, CA
Ryan Nahe – San Mateo, CA

Ready to Get Certified?

Visit our Become Certified page and follow three easy steps to register for certification.

• Step 1: Create a SWANA Login Account
• Step 2: Apply for certification online
• Step 3: Register for online testing

Exam Costs

• Members: $250.00
• Non-members: $400.00

*Certification and recertification fees do NOT cover your SWANA membership fees.

Contact me for more information on certification and recertification!

SHERI JOHNSON | Coordinator, Certification & Training
Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
1100 Wayne Ave, Ste 650, Silver Spring, MD 20910
P. (240) 494-2239 | F. (301) 585-0297
sjohnson@swana.org | swana.org