Jason Lind, Vice President of Sales at J.V. Manufacturing, Inc. / Cram-A-Lot in Arkansas, was honored by the national waste and recycling industry trade group at an awards ceremony today in Las Vegas.As part of the 48th annual WasteExpo Conference and Exhibition, theNational Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) paid tribute to Lind with the Distinguished Service Award for his lengthy service to the industry. “The waste and recycling industry strives to successfully collect, recycle and innovate with the exemplary dedication and service Jason Lind has exhibited, and his recognition is well-deserved,” said Sharon H. Kneiss, president and CEO of NWRA.
“Jason has served tirelessly as Chairman of the NWRA standards committee to ensure that all voices and ideas are heard, that vital consensus is reached and that our standards meet the needs of our businesses,” said Kneiss. “He also provided instrumental leadership as we transitioned to a new and enhanced platform for our Manufacturing Sales Data Program.”
“It’s a tremendous honor to be recognized for my service to the National Waste and Recycling Association. I’m very proud to be part of an industry that performs such important work for the communities where we all live and work. I’m especially proud of the continued focus on safety by my manufacturing partners in the waste and recycling industry,” said Lind. “There are many examples in our industry where manufacturers have utilized new technology in creative ways to deliver safer products, benefitting our friends in the industry who use these products as well as the general public. With such committed members, I think our industry will continue to set new standards for safety in our society and I’m excited to be a part of that.”
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