Future Industry Leaders Alliance
The Future Industry Leaders Alliance (FILA) provides education, networking with a nationwide group of industry leaders and mentoring to future leaders to prepare them for executive advancement and professional leadership in the waste and recycling industry.
FILA members receive professional development opportunities in leadership, finance, human resources, operations, safety, public policy and advocacy and business development. Through facility tours and educational sessions, FILA members learn about emerging technologies and trends in the industry. FILA also emphasizes giving back to the industry and other charitable organizations by providing its members volunteer opportunities.
FILA Leadership
FILA Board
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Tyler Ohlmansiek, Mack Trucks
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Trevor Black, Coastal Waste & Recycling
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Abel Cota, Troiano Waste
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Manish Anandpara, Macquarie Asset Management
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Jocelynn Clindaniel, Municipal Equipment Inc.
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Kevin Atkinson, Texas Pride
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Sylvain Auger, Machinex
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Wes Glakas, Sierra Container Group
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Kemrey Kidd, Rehrig Pacific
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George Strom, LRS
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Conner McCallie, Atomic Disposal
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Liz Villanueva, Waste Connections
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Joseph Pisano, VT&E
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Tyler White, New Way Trucks
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Mike Thomson, Republic Services, Inc.
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Eric Voss, BTR
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Zach Martin, BTR
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Kirk Sander
Join FILA
New Member Form
FILA membership is open to members of NWRA who are 45 years of age or younger. Please complete the online application or email Kirk Sander at ksander@wasterecycling.org for information on how to join.
Leadership Certification
FILA Leadership Certificate Program
The FILA Leadership Certificate Program emphasizes the importance of education in key areas including leadership, finance, operations management, human resources and industry advocacy.
The FILA Leadership Certificate is intended for mid-level managers who aspire to executive roles within the waste and recycling industry.
Certificate Program Requirements
- Must be a current member of FILA.
- Must complete the program within two years.
- Must accumulate a minimum of 11 total credits, meeting the requirements of each specified criteria.
Certificate Application Process
Submit an email to Kirk Sander at ksander@wasterecycling.org stating your intent to start the certificate program. In return, you will receive a tracking document.
Complete the tracking document as requirements are completed.
Submit the final tracking document and any other supporting materials to Kirk Sander for board approval.
Professional Development (minimum 6 credits)
- Deal Me In (4 credits)
- FILA Fall Summit (2 credits)
- Speak or moderate at a WasteExpo education session (2 credits each)
- Serve on NWRA Committee or Board (2 credits)
Networking (minimum 2 credits)*
- FILA event at WasteExpo (1 credit)
- Serve in a leadership capacity at a nonprofit for at least 6 months (1 credit)
- Attend another NWRA, EREF or associated industry event (1 credit)
Mentoring / Management (minimum 3 credits)*
- Shadow an industry executive from another company (REQUIRED) (2 credits)
- Recruit a new qualified FILA applicant (1 credit)
- Represent FILA and present on FILA at a NWRA event (1 credit)
Contact Us
1550 Crystal Drive, Suite 804, Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: (800) 424-2869 / (202) 244-4700
*Maximum 1 credit per item is allowed.
**An executive is defined as a business owner or C-level person in the waste and recycling industry. The FILA Board must preapprove your executive; send the information to Kirk Sander at ksander@wasterecycling.org for approval. A one-page summary of key takeaways and how you spent your day must be submitted with your completed tracking form.
Certificates are awarded annually at WasteExpo. Completed applications must be received by December 31 for an award to be given at the following year’s WasteExpo.