2013 Top Shop award winners
Two managers receive President’s Award
San Francisco, Calif. – Every year, Waste Management recognizes its best maintenance performing business
units, and the respective managers, with a celebratory event at a five-star facility located somewhere in the
country. This year’s event was recently held at the Calistoga Ranch, Spa & Resort, located in the heart of Napa
Valley, California’s wine country. Presiding over the ceremony was Executive Vice President and Chief Operations
Officer Jim Trevathan.
In addition to honoring the best performing locations in collection, post collection and recycling operations, a special
recognition called the President’s Award was presented to the individuals who contributed the most consistent
leadership and performance.
The two winners of this year’s President’s Award were Chuck Cassie (left), senior manager of disposal from Orion, Mich.,
and Jake Schroeder (right), fleet manager from East Peoria, Ill.
For one of the President’s Award winners, Heavy Equipment Director John Meese had this to say: “While Cassie’s title
may say Senior District Manager, it truly does not speak to the actual role he plays in the Area’s disposal and maintenance
operations. He is a man wearing many hats and is an invaluable asset to the Area personnel, including senior management.”
“Congratulations to Jake and his team at WM-Hooker Street, for receiving this prestigious award,” said Mike Watson, AVP.
“To be recognized as the best of the best from over 400 districts is such a great honor, and I couldn’t think of anyone more
deserving. Jake’s continuous dedication to his team at Hooker Street and IL MV Area is an inspiration to all of us. ”
Collection Operations
Site |
Fleet Manager |
Award Amount |
Chicago |
Jake Schroeder* |
$6,500 |
Gaithersburg, Fla. |
Sal Conte |
$6,500 |
Bismark, N.D. |
Shane Roth |
$4,500 |
Mason City |
Bruce Waddington |
$4,500 |
Warsaw Hauling |
Jason Carpenter |
$3,000 |
Utica Hauling |
Jorge Bordonhos |
$3,000 |
Atlanta East |
Fran Anastasio |
$6,500 |
San Antonio, Texas |
Steve Williams |
$6,500 |
North Valley Disposal |
Perry Roles |
$4,500 |
WM of Woodland |
Norm Lee |
$4,500 |
Grand Junction |
Mike Burrows |
$3,000 |
Asheville Hauling |
Steve Dixon |
$3,000 |
Collection – Most Improved
Site |
Fleet Manager |
Award Amount |
St. Catherine |
Rhon Rommel Tan |
$2,000 |
Klamath Falls |
Ben Hirengen |
$2,000 |
WM of Charlotte |
Brian Beltran |
$2,000 |
WM of Clarksville |
Ben Harp |
$2,000 |
Winners – Disposal
Site |
Fleet Manager |
Award Amount |
Pine Tree |
Chuck Cassie* |
$4,500 |
Northeast Transfer |
George Ess |
$4,500 |
El Sobrante LF |
Luke Trickett |
$4,500 |
Sky Harbor T/S |
Alan Pusch |
$4,500 |
Disposal – Most Improved
Site |
Fleet Manager |
Award Amount |
St. Sophie/Mountainview |
Jacques Bourdages |
$2,000 |
Maryland |
John Wardzinsjki |
$2,000 |
Kirby Canyon LF |
Stephen Hopf |
$2,000 |
Medley Landfill |
Joe Gagne |
$2,000 |
Recycling
Site |
Fleet Manager |
Award Amount |
Elkridge MRF |
Philip Janus |
$3,000 |
Recycling – Most Improved
Site |
Fleet Manager |
Award Amount |
Denver-Franklin St. MRF |
Rich Conner |
$2,000 |