Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors leads the organization, and they represent a wide variety of groups in the recycling arena. Each board member serves a two-year term.

Officers

  • President: Dr. Mary Love Tagert, Mississippi State University Extension Service Service (Representing: Institutions)
  • Vice President: Mr. Ray Laughter, Desoto County (Representing: Government)
  • Treasurer: Mr. Ron Aldridge, Mississippi Beverage Association (Representing: Trade Organizations & Non-Profits)
  • Secretary: Ms. Jennifer Wells, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (Representing: Government)

Board Members

  • Mr. Clarence Allen, Allen Recycling (Representing: Business & Industry)
  • Mr. Buford Clark, Waste Management (Representing: Business & Industry)
  • Mr. Nkrumah Frazier, City of Hattiesburg (Representing: At-Large)
  • Ms. Sarah Kountouris, Keep Mississippi Beautiful (Representing: Trade Organizations & Non-Profits)
  • Mr. Alan Lane, Harrison County Utility Authority (Representing: At-Large)
  • Vacancy (Representing: Business & Industry)
  • Mr. Mike McCollum, City of Ridgeland (Representing: Government)
  • Mr. Jason Pope, Mississippi Development Authority, Energy Division (Representing: Government)
  • Ms. Ashley Gonce, City of Oxford (Representing: Government)
  • Mr. Gene Smith, FV Recycling (Representing: Business and Industry)
  • Mr. Mike Wamble, Plum Creek Environment Technologies (Representing: Business and Industry)
  • Ms. Lily Hull, Midland Davis Corporation (Representing: Business and Industry)
  • Ms. Gloria Conley, Mississippi Valley State University (Representing: Institutions)

 Advisors

  • Mr. Mark Williams, On the Mark Consulting Services, Management Consultant
  • Mr. Thomas Sheffield, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Asst. State Recycling Coordinator