MITCH KESSLER
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Mitch Kessler has 32 years of solid waste experience and has managed or directed more than 300 projects for over 200 KCI clients. His legal training is especially useful in understanding and interpreting local, state, and federal laws and regulations. His broad background in solid waste management and business makes him a Project Director who is an industry leader with the history and experience to deliver results for our clients.
Mitch is a nationally recognized expert in the procurement and operations of solid waste collection systems and materials recovery programs and facilities. He is especially knowledgeable in collection and market development issues as they relate to the economic viability of solid waste and recycling programs.
Mitch is the Immediate Past President of the Florida Sunshine Chapter of SWANA and current Florida Representative on the International Board. He serves as an instructor for the Recycling, Collection, and Composting Certification Courses sponsored by SWANA National, is a member of the SWANA committee that developed the Manager of Composting Operations Certification Course, and assisted with developing the SWANA Zero Waste course.
Subject Matter Expertise: Strategic & Master Planning; Procurements & Negotiations; Ordinance & Regulations
FORMAL EDUCATION:
University of New Hampshire, NH
JD, Environmental Law, 1984
Purdue University, IN
MA, American Studies, 1981
BS, Management, 1979
State University of New York, NY
AAS, Horticulture, 1976
SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION:
SWANA Certified Recycling Manager
SWANA Certified Composting Systems Manager
SWANA Certified Instructor for Recycling, Collection & Composting
AWARDS:
Professional Achievement Award – Private Sector, 2012, SWANA
Distinguished Service Award, 2008, SWANA
George Kirkpatrick Lifetime Commitment Award, 2006, RFT
Outstanding Contribution Award, 2002, SWANA FL
Exceptional Leadership Award, 1997, Florida Organics Recyclers Association
AFFILIATIONS & LEADERSHIP ROLES:
SWANA, Florida Sunshine Chapter, BOD (2005-current), President (2011-2015)
SWANA, International Board (2015-current)
Recycle Florida Today, Inc., Chair (2 years), BOD (8 years)
Florida Organics Recyclers Association, founding Chair
United States Composting Council
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