Celebrating Our Newest Certification Holders in November 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 29 individuals who earned a SWANA certification in November 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 (November 2023)

Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO)

Stephanie Barton – Barrie, Ontario
Zachary Breshears, Director of Operations – Morinville, AB
Daniel Castle, Civil Engineer – Irvine, CA
Brian Evola – The Dalles, OR
Jeremy Fink – Klickitat, WA
Grant Kiser, General Manager – Apex, NC
Theron Landwehr, Landfill Systems Technician – Pleasantville, NJ
Dakota Roush, Operations Manager – Salix, PA
Jarod Stone, Equipment Operator – Yakima, WA
Dallas Sutherland, Solid Waste Collection Supervisor – Medicine Hat, AB
Jesse Vazquez, Heavy Equipment Operator – Commerce City, CO

Managing MSW Collection Systems

Mike Kirchner, Fleet Superintendent – Dallas, TX

Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems

Richard Goheen, Special Projects Manager – Conway, AR
Everton Johnson, Operations Manager – Mascotte, FL
Bradford Larsen, Operator Tech 2 – Longmont, CO
John Quinonez – Greeley, CO
William Rowland, Director – Clear Lake, IA
Julie Taylor, Environmental Resource Analyst – Ventura, CA

Transfer Station Systems

Philip Green – Bonner Springs, KS
Joseph Parasiuk, Maintenance Coordinator – Surrey, BC
Jaime Shepherd, Program Specialist – Moraine, OH
James Yungeberg, Director – Washington, KS
Ali Zarjampour – Richmond, BC

Zero Waste Principles & Practices

Gabriel Castillo, Intern – Chula Vista, CA
Christopher Jackson – Santa Clara, CA
Andrew Le – Anaheim, CA
Wendy Manley, Facilities Supervisor – Valley Village, CA
Hanna Musslick, Engineering Assistant 4 – Delta, BC
Reyna Oceguera, Environmental Education Associate – San Carlos, 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)
P. (240) 494-2239 | F. (301) 585-0297
sjohnson@swana.org | swana.org