Michael E. Hoffman

Michael E. Hoffman is the president and CEO of the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA). He has been an active member of NWRA for several years and is a veteran of the sector with decades of environmental industry financial experience. For more than 37 years, Hoffman’s focus has been the waste and recycling industry, […]

Anne Germain

Anne Germain is the Chief of Technical and Regulatory Affairs for the National Waste & Recycling Association. She has worked in the field of resource conservation and materials management for more than 30 years and has been with NWRA since 2013. Anne’s current work focuses on supporting members by developing and implementing strategies that address […]

Kirk Sander

Kirk Sander leads the National Waste & Recycling Association’s effort to make the industry safer through engagement with our members and federal agencies, specifically the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. He also serves as the Secretary for the Z245 Standards Committee. In 2022, Kirk was named one […]

Genevieve O’Sullivan

A Washington state native, Genevieve’s (Gen) background includes policy and campaign work, as well as public and private communications positions. Prior to joining the National Waste and Recycling Association as the Chief Communications Officer, she worked at the national association representing the organic and non-organic pesticide industry, which provided her the opportunity to work across […]

LaWanda Washington

Since 1998, LaWanda Washington has worked for NWRA. In her current role as Administration and Internal Operations, LaWanda is in charge of all IT- and database-related issues/inquiries. Prior to her employment with NWRA, LaWanda was enlisted in the United States Army Reserves. LaWanda attended Strayer University and has received multiple certifications from COMPTIA. She enjoys […]

Kendra Allman

Kendra Allman is the Vice President of Meetings and Events for the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA). She oversees production and logistics for NWRA meetings and events and brings a wealth of meeting and hotel knowledge to the Association. She has spent most of her career in the association world working for the National […]

Lewis Dubuque

Lewis (“Lew”) A. Dubuque is the Vice President of Chapter Management at the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA). In this role, he has responsibility for chapters in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. Before joining NWRA, Lew served as the executive vice president of the New […]

Katie Raverty-Evans

Katie Raverty-Evans is the vice president of chapter relations for the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA). She handles all government affairs and chapter activities for Ohio, Kentucky and the Carolinas. Additionally, Katie is responsible for leading the NWRA Women’s Council and assisting with the planning of WasteExpo’s education program.   Before joining NWRA, Katie […]

Rachel Hering

Rachel Hering is the Vice President of Chapter Relations at the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA). In this role, she is responsible for chapters in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia and Texas. Additionally, Rachel will work with the NWRA’s Recycling Committee and assist with the planning of WasteExpo’s education program.   Prior to […]

Phillip Shaffer

Phillip Shaffer is the Vice President of Chapter Relations at the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA). In this role, he has responsibility for chapters in Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.   Phil has more than 15 years of experience in relationship management, business development, operations and strategic […]