Board of Directors

 As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, WasteCap Resource Solutions is led by a highly motivated and dedicated Board of Directors. The Board of Directors generously volunteer their time, provide industry expertise, and steer the organization. Directors are elected for two-year terms and may serve no more than three total terms.

John Gardner
Chairperson, University of wisconsin- milwaukee

John Gardner is the Chair of WasteCap’s Board. He is an advocate for practical sustainable solutions and draws on more than a decade of experience in higher education sustainability initiatives, emissions reduction, and strategic metric development. As the Sustainability Policy and Planning Analyst at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, he leads the University’s Climate Change Action Planning efforts and oversees economic and environmental impact analysis of its initiatives.

Marty oxman
AMP Robotics

Marty Oxman specializes in waste diversion and environmental sustainability. He brings over 21 years of experience of relationship management, sales, and consulting experience in the recycling industry to WasteCap’s leadership and currently works as the Regional Recycling Materials Sourcing Manager at AMP Robotics.

neil peters-michaud
​Cascade Asset Management

Neil Peters-Michaud brings expertise in electronics waste diversion to WasteCap’s Board. As Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Cascade Asset Management, Mr. Peters-Michaud develops and directs the company’s strategic vision to minimize environmental risk through responsible practices, providing safe and secure technology disposition services nationwide.

Andrew avery-johnson
The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Andrew Avery-Johnson is a surplus & reuse specialist and member of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). He currently works as a Financial Specialist at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, having previously served as the manager of its community surplus program. In 2020, he received UWM’s University Staff Outstanding Service Award for his commitment to sustainability and waste diversion.

Shelley Heilman
 WDNR Liaison, WI Department of Natural Resources

Shelley Heilman serves as the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Liaison for WasteCap Resource Solutions. Ms. Heilman serves as the Environmental Business Support Coordinator at DNR. In her capacity as Liaison, she brings extensive knowledge of state policies and waste regulations and works with WasteCap to help ensure proper solid waste management practices, preserve resources, conserve energy and reduce the need for more landfills.

Michael brandt
HM Brandt

Michael Brandt is a demolition and deconstruction authority with a passion for sustainable operations. He currently works as the Vice President of Demolition Operations at HM Brandt, a local family owned and operated demolition, roll off, and snow removal company serving Wisconsin.

David pellitteri
treasurer, Pellitteri waste systems

David Pellitteri is the Treasurer of WasteCap’s Board. An executive with considerable knowledge of waste and recycling hauling and a proven commitment to sustainable waste management advocacy, Mr. Pellitteri is the Vice President of Pellitteri Waste Systems. He is also currently an appointee to the Wisconsin Waste Management Study Group representing the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) in stakeholder forums on state policy.

brian gaughan
Heritage Environmental Services

Brian Gaughan is a proven industry expert in driving positive environmental change and diverting waste while reducing costs. He brings 30 years of business development experience in the Waste Management, Recycling, and Environmental Services industry to WasteCap’s Board. As the current Director of Heritage Environmental Services, he promotes corporate sustainability by providing businesses with compliant waste management solutions. 

Taylor lemke
​Northwestern Mutual

Taylor Lemke is a CPA professional who brings financial insight and strategic budget planning to WasteCap’s Board. In his capacity as the Assistant Director of Investment Accounting at Northwestern Mutual, he manages financial accounting for the company’s investments, including stocks, bonds, real estate, and mortgage loans. He believes that providing businesses with proper waste management practices is vital to the long-term health of the community and the planet. 

Chelsea Malacara
Marquette university sustainability

​Interested in Joining the Board of Directors? 

WasteCap is always looking for dedicated volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors. ​If you are interested in applying for a Board of Director position, you should have expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Legal, Business & Finance
• Construction & Demolition
• Manufacturing
• Waste Management
• Marketing & Advertisement
• Environmental Health & Safety
• Sustainability
• Software Development.

Please review the following Board of Director's materials before applying (hyperlinks below): 

1. ​Board of Directors - Position Descriptions
2. Board of Directors - Contract
3. Board of Directors - Self Evaluation Form (Preview)
4. WasteCap Resource Solutions - Bylaws

Your application will be sent to the Executive Committee for review. If you are a qualified candidate, you will be invited to sit-in on a Board of Directors meeting to observe. The Board will then vote on your acceptance at a later meeting. See application link below. 

Thank you for your interest in transforming waste into resources!

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