ARLINGTON, VA—The Future Industry Leaders Alliance (FILA), a member network of the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA), is pleased to announce its 2026 board of directors, along a new board structure designed to strengthen leadership development and support long-term succession planning.
FILA remains committed to creating opportunities for emerging leaders to grow and engage within the waste and recycling industry. As part of this commitment, the board has introduced new non-voting “alternate” positions to expand participation and build a strong pipeline of future leaders.
“These additions reflect FILA’s ongoing commitment to leadership development,” said FILA Chair Tyler Ohlmansiek of Mack Trucks. “By creating more opportunities for involvement, we are investing in the long-term success of both FILA and the industry as a whole.”
2026 FILA Board of Directors
Chair
Tyler Ohlmansiek, Mack Trucks
Vice Chair
Trevor Black, Coastal Waste & Recycling
Treasurer
Abel Cota, Troiano Waste
Secretary
Manish Anandpara, Macquarie Asset Management
Marketing & Membership
Jocelynn Clindaniel, Municipal Equipment, Inc.
Members At-Large
Kevin Atkinson, Texas Pride
Sylvain Auger, Machinex
Wes Glakas, Sierra Container Group
Kemrey Kidd, Rehrig Pacific
George Strom, LRS
Alternate Service Representatives (Non-Voting)
Conner McCallie, Atomic Disposal
Liz Villanueva, Waste Connections
Alternate Supplier Representatives (Non-Voting)
Joseph Pisano, VT&E
Tyler White, New Way Trucks
Immediate Past Chair
Mike Thompson, Republic Services
Chair Emeritus
Eric Voss, BTR
Board of Trustee Liaison
Zach Martin, BTR
NWRA Staff Lead
Kirk Sander
Expanding Leadership Opportunities
The newly established Alternate Board Member positions were created to provide additional pathways for FILA members to gain board-level experience. These non-voting roles allow participants to work alongside current board members while contributing to key initiatives in:
- Membership
- Education
- Marketing
- Events
Alternate members are selected through a competitive application and interview process and are expected to actively participate in committee work and board initiatives. This structure is designed to broaden representation, strengthen engagement, and ensure continuity in FILA leadership.
Building the Future of the Industry
FILA continues to serve as a platform for cultivating the next generation of leaders in the waste and recycling industry. By expanding board participation and formalizing a leadership pipeline, FILA is reinforcing its mission to develop talent, foster collaboration, and support professional growth across its membership.
For more information about FILA and upcoming opportunities to get involved, please visit https://wasterecycling.org/member-networks/fila/
ABOUT NWRA
The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) represents the private sector waste and recycling services industry. Association members conduct business in all 50 states and include companies that manage solid, industrial/hazardous, medical, and construction/demolition debris waste, and represent equipment manufacturers and distributors, and a variety of other professional service providers. For more information about NWRA, please visit www.wasterecycling.org.
Contact
Genevieve O’Sullivan
National Waste & Recycling Association
gosullivan@wasterecycling.org
202-731-1812
