The National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA), Arlington, Virginia, has announced its 2018 Hall of Fame inductees. They are Scott Dols, CEO of Big Truck Rentals, Tampa, Florida; Steve Menoff, senior vice president of Civil & Environmental Consultants Inc., Pittsburgh; James Trevathan, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Waste Management, Houston; and Larry Henk, president and CEO of Premier Waste Services, Phoenix.
“We had many well-qualified nominees this year and that is a testament to the men and women in our industry. The NWRA board of trustees and awards committee did not have an easy assignment. I congratulate our 2018 inductees on their achievement,” Darrell Smith, NWRA president and CEO, says.
The inductees were selected based on scores in five categories, including recognition in the industry as a founder, pioneer, visionary or icon; enduring legacy and impact of contributions to the industry for a minimum of 25 years; steadfast values such as integrity, respect, courage, mentorship, volunteerism and inclusiveness; inspirational leadership at a service provider or supplier or on issues important to the association; and active industry engagement and indisputable as an ambassador of the industry.
“We say this every year, but this year was the most challenging. We had incredible candidates to choose from; all who are dedicated to our industry and have given so much of themselves to it. These four that we selected represent the very best in our industry. I offer my sincerest congratulations on their selection to the 2018 Hall of Fame,” Ben Harvey, chairman of the NWRA board of trustees, says.
The Hall of Fame inductees will be officially recognized at WasteExpo 2018 during the awards breakfast in April.
Dols has served as the chairman of NWRA and served on its board of trustees. He was among the first contributors to the NWRA Women’s Council in 2005. Menoff is a pioneer in landfill design and engineering, the NWRA says. His experience has led to a comprehensive understanding of integrating business, operations, cost structure and profitability requirements with environmental programs and management.
The NWRA says Trevathan has been an innovator and leader in efforts to improve safety and introduce the use of technology to improve productivity. Henk has previously served as the president and chief operating officer of Allied Waste Industries Inc., Phoenix, and Capital Environmental Resources Inc. (WSI). Under Larry’s guidance, the NWRA says Allied led an aggressive acquisition-based growth, acquiring over 245 companies from 1997-2001.