2024 Agenda

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Annual Board Meeting
Open to all Association members in good standing. The final agenda for the board meeting will be released soon.

3:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Registration Open

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Annual Board Meeting – Closed Session
Open to current Association Board Members only.

3:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Exhibitor Set-Up in the Exhibit Hall

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall
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7:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Registration Open

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
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8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Opening Keynote
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The opening keynote will provide unique insights into today's economy as well as economic factors impacting the construction industry. Featuring Comerica Bank's chief economist, this will be a powerfully informative session.

Bill Adams
Speaker Bill Adams Chief Economist Comerica Bank View Bio

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Awards Presentation and Annual Membership Meeting
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The awarding of CDRA's prestigious industry awards followed by the association's annual membership meeting.
Terri Ward
Moderator Terri Ward Executive Director/CEO CDRA View Bio
Jason Haus
Moderator Jason Haus CEO Dem-Con Companies | CDRA Immediate Past President and Shingle Recycling Forum Co-Chair View Bio

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM

Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Operations Panel

In this unique session some of the best operators in the business will delve into all aspects of operating a recycling plant, from infeed to end markets.

Troy Lautenbach
Moderator Troy Lautenbach President Lautenbach Recycling View Bio
Allen Burns
Speaker Allen Burns President Richard S. Burns & Company Inc. View Bio
David DeVito
Speaker David DeVito VP Operations ReSource Waste Services View Bio
Andrea C. Johnson
Speaker Andrea C. Johnson CEO van der Linde Recycling View Bio

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
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1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Stopping Fires Before They Start

An in-depth session examining the real world issues surrounding fire risk, operational strategies to prevent them and facility planning considerations to combat them.

Scott Denbo
Moderator Scott Denbo CEO Commercial Insurance Associates, LLC View Bio
Scott Ledford
Speaker Scott Ledford Owner Metro Site, Inc. View Bio
Randy Bullock
Speaker Randy Bullock Senior Independent Consultant General Protection Consultants View Bio
Gary Marsh
Speaker Gary Marsh Safety Manager Lautenbach Recycling View Bio

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall
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3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Technology Forum
Learn about some of the industry's most innovative technology solutions for processing today's materials streams.
John Thomas
Moderator John Thomas President of Mining, Materials & Solid Waste The Mount Group View Bio
Garrett Lapsys
Speaker Garrett Lapsys Area Sales Manager Viably View Bio
Norm Refford
Speaker Norm Refford Regional Sales Manager Eagle Crusher View Bio
Robert Huffer
Speaker Robert Huffer Regional Sales Manager General Kinematics View Bio
Howard Fiedler
Speaker Howard Fiedler Vice President Sales Sparta Manufacturing View Bio
Bill Bradley
Speaker Bill Bradley CEO Starlight Software Solutions View Bio
Stefin Sobel
Speaker Stefin Sobel Sales Executive TORXX Kinetic, Inc View Bio
Mark Neitzey
Speaker Mark Neitzey Director of Sales VAN DYK Recycling Solutions View Bio
Rusty Angel
Speaker Rusty Angel Eastern Region Sales Manager Machinex Technologies View Bio
Ted Dirkx
Speaker Ted Dirkx Recycling Sales Manager Vermeer Corporation View Bio
Craig Rautiola
Speaker Craig Rautiola Business Development Manager-North America Terex Washing Systems View Bio
Ashley Patel
Speaker Ashley Patel Co-Founder and Chief of Staff CurbWaste View Bio
Neil Mullan
Speaker Neil Mullan Director of Sales - C&D Recycling McLanahan Corporation View Bio
Billy Brasseur
Speaker Billy Brasseur Manager Sherbrooke OEM View Bio

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Reception
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6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Issues and Education Fundraiser
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7:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Registration Open

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
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8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

View From The Top: Industry Executives Panel
Moderated by Stifel’s Michael E. Hoffman, this executive roundtable will share the perspectives of leaders from across the industry. Attendees will gain valuable insights on markets and market development, technology, business operations and much more.
Michael E. Hoffman
Moderator Michael E. Hoffman President and CEO National Waste & Recycling Association View Bio
Ben Harvey
Speaker Ben Harvey President E. L. Harvey & Sons, Inc. / Waste Connections View Bio
Jason Haus
Speaker Jason Haus CEO Dem-Con Companies | CDRA Immediate Past President and Shingle Recycling Forum Co-Chair View Bio
Charles Lomangino
Speaker Charles Lomangino CEO & Manager Southwest Waste View Bio
Matt Spencer
Speaker Matt Spencer CEO LRS View Bio

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall
Exhibit hall closes at 10:30 AM.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Circularity and C&D: A Close Relationship

Circularity and sustainability are on everyone’s mind. Materials management to achieve these goals is having an increasingly meaningful impact on the North American economy. This session will examine how concepts from EPDs to green building programs are impacting the construction materials recycling industry, helping attendees to position their companies to benefit from these trends.

Bill Turley
Moderator Bill Turley Special Projects Director CDRA View Bio
William Paddock
Speaker William Paddock Managing Director WAP Sustainability Consulting View Bio
Brock Hill
Speaker Brock Hill Vice President Premier Recycle View Bio

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Recycling Plant Case Study

An in-depth look at the Rockfill processing facility operated by SW Waste in Ft. Myers, FL. The plant will then be featured in this afternoon's tour.

Terri Ward
Moderator Terri Ward Executive Director/CEO CDRA View Bio
Sean Brewer
Speaker Sean Brewer General Manager Southwest Waste Recycling and Transfer View Bio

12:00 PM

End of Conference

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Southwest Waste Tour (additional fee required, space is limited)
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Southwest Waste Services’ Rockfill Road facility is a high volume, modern mixed C&D recycling facility. Availability is limited, but participants will tour the entire plant operations. Additionally, on the same campus Southwest operates a state-of-the-art maintenance facility for their trucks and rolling stock, which participants may also tour.

Transportation will be provided. Following the tour, the bus will make a stop at RSW airport before returning to the hotel. No private vehicles are permitted.

Please note that Southwest Waste Services reserves the right to limit who tours their operations.

PPE will be provided for tour participants.