Jeff Smithberger

Background

About Jeff Smithberger

Over 30 years of experience in the management and leadership of complex Solid Waste Management Systems; significant experience in working with Enterprise/Special Revenue Funds and system finance issues. Well versed in Emergency/Disaster Response. Deep experience in leading a large organization, including staff development, coaching, teamwork, organization analysis, strategic planning, sustainability analysis, contract management and business process change. Well versed in establishing multi-year budgets and establishing waste disposal and collection fees. Strong Capital Improvement (CIP) development skills for large scale solid waste projects and equipment acquisitions. Select and acquire specialized software for business enhancement. Developed waste disposal/recycling partnerships with multiple private sector partners and jurisdictions. Strong business, financial, and budget skills. Waste to Energy background, Power Purchase Agreements, compost development & organics marketing, education and outreach pioneer for Recycling Right. Worked in multiple areas of solid waste & environmental projects, such as curbside collection, Waste to Energy, Subtitle D lined disposal units, ordinance and fee development. Environmental Justice initiatives and reviews. Specializing in sustainability methods of waste reduction/removal, recycling collection and processing, landfill gas and energy development, groundwater remediation, as well as brownfield renewal projects. Strong contributor toward safety issues and OSHA compliance, accident and injury reductions and risk minimization. Strong background in solid waste issues in the Northeast US and knowledgeable of government and private waste disposal needs and familiar working with elected officials. Former International Board of Director Member for SWANA and instructor for various SWANA classes. Fully proficient in media relations; adept at teaching instructional and technical processes; excellent writing skills.