NORA’s newly elected leadership was handed the reins during the 2023 NORA Annual Conference & Trade Show held November 6-8, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas. NORA’s 2022-2023 President Ken Bentfeld of Valicor Environmental Services handed the gavel to newly appointed President Carrie Reese of Circon, a Covanta Company. Ken served as President during a time when strength of leadership was tested for all trade associations during COVID. Ken remarked on Carrie’s ability to lead and guide the association to further growth, and wished her well on the next two years of her tenure.
“It is an honor to serve as NORA’s 26 th President,” stated Carrie Reese. “NORA will be celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024. I look forward to building off the success of the past presidents and working with the Board of Directors to build a stronger and bigger association.”
Also elected was Jeff Baxter of World Oil to the Executive Vice President position. Jeff has been a member of the Board of Directors for 3 years and will serve another two in the Vice President seat. Four other seats on the Board were elected as well:
- Mitch Jefcoat, Heritage – Crystal Clean LLC
- Eric Spencer, EcoLube Recovery LLC
- John Wasilchuk, Gallagher
- Jesse Watson, Innovative Resource Management
In addition, two existing members of the Board were re-elected:
- Mills Heard, CRH Americas Materials
- Steve Lewis, Blue Tide Environmental
“The value of being a member of NORA continues to grow because of the oversight and direction of our Board of Directors,” stated Scott D. Parker, NORA Executive Director. “The past and current leadership have ensured that the association is well positioned to help protect and grow the industry.”
The newly elected board will have its first official meeting at the 2024 NORA Winter Meeting and EH&S Forum in March. NORA also recognized the efforts of the members who were leaving the Board after years of service. They include:
- Ellie Bruce, Heritage – Crystal Clean, LLC
- Jeff Biamonte, ExxonMobil Fuels and Lubricants
- Mark Giaquinto, Noble Oil Services Inc.
- Gary Risse, Trihydro Corporation
For more information, visit www.noranews.org.