Applied Research Foundation Subscribing Partners
Through their vision and commitment, the Applied Research Foundation’s subscribing partners conduct collectively-funded and defined applied research projects that address pressing solid waste issues.
By working together, subscribing partners have the unique opportunity to determine what research topics should be addressed, and to participate in the research. The result is increased knowledge and efficiency in directly confronting industry challenges.
FY 2026 Collection Group Subscribers
| Jurisdiction | Representative | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bluewater Recycling Association | Michelle Courtney | President & CEO |
| Coffee County, AL | Tracy Brown | Coffee County Environmental Services |
| Durham, NC | Carlos Lyons | Operations Manager, Solid Waste Management |
| Iowa SWANA Chapter (ISOSWO) | Patricia Hall | Solid Waste and Recycling Manager, Cedar Rapids, IA |
| National Cart Services | David Piejak | President and CEO |
| Tucson, AZ | Frank Bonillas | Environmental Services Administrator |
FY 2026 Disposal Group Subscribers
| Jurisdiction | Representative | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chester County Solid Waste Authority (PA) | Robert Watts | Executive Director |
| Coffee County, AL | Gabby Sanders | Coffee County Environmental Services |
| Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DE) | Lynsey Baer, P.E., BCEE | Chief of Engineering |
| Denton, TX | Brenda Haney, P.E. | Director of Solid Waste and Recycling |
| Iowa SWANA Chapter (ISOSWO) | John Foster | Solid Waste and Resource Recovery Administrator |
| King County, WA | Dan Swope | Engineer III |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | Jeff Smithberger | Director, Solid Waste Management |
| Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority | James Moore, S.C. | Director |
| New Jersey SWANA Chapter | Greg Seher | ACUA Solid Waste Director |
| New River Resource Authority (VA) | Joe Levine, PE | Executive Director |
| Sarasota County, FL | Brian Usher, S.C. | Solid Waste Director |
| SCS Engineers | Dan Cooper | Vice President |
| Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Huntsville, AL | John “Doc” Holladay | Executive Director |
| Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (OH) | Scott Perry | Assistant Executive Director |
| Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (FL) | Dan Pellowitz | Executive Director |
| Tucson, AZ | Frank Bonillas | Environmental Services Administrator |
| Winston-Salem City/County Utilities (NC) | Jan McHargue, PE | Solid Waste Administrator |
FY 2026 Sustainable Materials Management Group Subscribers
| Jurisdiction | Representative | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bluewater Recycling Association | Michelle Courtney | President & CEO |
| Denton, TX | Brenda Haney, P.E. | Director of Solid Waste and Recycling |
| Fairfax County, VA | Eric Forbes | Chief, Recycling, Compliance and Planning, Solid Waste Management Program |
| Illinois Land of Lincoln SWANA Chapter | Eric Fasbender | Environmental Enforcement Officer, Will County, IL Land Use Dept. |
| Iowa SWANA Chapter (ISOSWO) | Jeff Phillips | SCS Engineers |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | Joe Hack | Contracted Operations Core Process Manager |
| Monterey (CA) Regional Waste Management District | David Ramirez, P.E. | Director of Engineering and Compliance |
| Sarasota County, FL | Brian Usher, S.C. | Solid Waste Director |
| Solid Waste Association of Northern Cook County, IL | Christina Seibert | Executive Director |
| Tucson, AZ | Frank Bonillas | Environmental Services Administrator |
FY 2026 Waste Conversion and Energy Recovery Group Subscribers
| Jurisdiction | Representative | Title |
|---|---|---|
| CDM Smith | Wei Liu | Project Engineer |
| Honolulu, HI | Ahmad Sadri, P.E. | Energy Recovery Administrator |
| Ecomaine | Mark Maritato | Environmental Health and Safety Specialist |
| Hennepin County, MN | Randy Kiser | Operations and Compliance Manager |
| I-95 Landfill Owners Group | John Snarr | Metropolitan Washington COG |
| Montgomery County, MD | Lonnie Heflin | Chief – Material Management Section - Recycling and Resource Management Division |
| New River Resource Authority (VA) | Joe Levine, PE | Executive Director |
| Olmsted County, MN | Cathy Hall | Environmental Resources Director |
| Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (FL) | Dan Pellowitz | Executive Director |
| Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Huntsville, AL | John “Doc” Holladay | Executive Director |
| SWANA Southern New England Chapter | Brian Card, P.E. | Senior Project Engineer, WIN Waste Innovations |
| York County Solid Waste Authority | Dave Vollero | Executive Director |
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