Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, Inc. (GBB) is pleased to announce that Lori Scozzafava has joined the firm’s ownership group and been promoted to Senior Vice President, Operations Officer. A passionate advocate for environmental issues including sustainability, waste reduction, recycling, composting and integrated waste management, she has nearly 30 years of solid waste management industry experience, including 15 years in high profile leadership roles with the Solid Waste Association of North America, the US Composting Council, and the Composting Council Research & Education Foundation where she influenced regional and national policy in multiple environmental areas.
“Since joining GBB in July 2015 as Vice President, Operations Officer, Lori has contributed tremendously in helping run our organization, plan the long-term path for GBB’s expanding ownership, as well as successfully lead multiple client project teams,” said Harvey Gershman, GBB President and Co-Founder. “Her expertise in financial management, long term strategic planning, and operational management, in addition to her passion for the environment, make Lori a key member of the GBB team and ownership group going forward.”
“It is very stimulating and rewarding to be part of an organization like GBB that has a group of consultants and professionals with such diverse and complementary backgrounds and expertise,” noted Ms. Scozzafava. “In my new expanded role and involvement with the ownership group, I look forward to bringing people together to further contribute in positioning GBB for the exciting opportunities ahead, and to contribute in helping clients navigate the challenges they face with sustainable, innovative long-term solutions.”
Prior to joining GBB and her leadership positions with industry associations, she gained valuable public-sector experience as Director, Recycling Services Division, at the Maryland Department of the Environment. Directing the state’s $4 million program for 21 counties, she fostered, tracked, and increased recycling activities in the State. She led a team that provided public outreach; technical assistance; policy development; permitting; contract management; enforcement; and coordination among organizations, businesses, State agencies and counties.
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