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Kessler Consulting, Inc.'s strength
is its people. To produce the practical,
measurable results our clients value, KCI has
assembled a highly-experienced staff with a range
of relevant skills. KCI staff have advanced
degrees in environmental law, natural resource
management, environmental science, engineering,
communications and economics.
Senior Staff
Mitch Kessler, President |
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Experience
Mitch Kessler is regarded as an innovative leader
by his peers in the solid waste industry. He has
over 22 years experience in developing and
evaluating integrated solid waste management
systems. Mitch is a nationally recognized expert
in the procurement and operations of materials
recovery and organics processing facilities. He
has been responsible for over 200 solid waste
projects pertaining to comprehensive waste
management, collection, recycling, and composting
programs for municipalities, institutions and
private corporations.
Specialty
A resolute problem-solver with a practical
perspective, Mitch’s approach is focused on action
and measurable results. A degree in environmental
law and his background in solid waste management
make Mitch uniquely qualified in the areas of
contracting, regulatory compliance and public
policy issues. In addition, he works closely with
elected officials assisting them in meeting their
communities’ objectives.
Education / Certifications:
JD, Environmental Law
- Franklin Pierce Law Center, Concord, New Hampshire
MA, American Studies
- Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
BS, Management
- Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
AAS, Horticulture
- State University of New York, Alfred, New York
Certified Recycling Systems Manager
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Solid Waste
Association of North America (SWANA)
Certified Composting Systems Manager
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Solid Waste
Association of North America (SWANA)
Affiliations
Mitch is an instructor for SWANA’s Managing MSW
Recycling Systems and Managing MSW Collection
Systems courses. He also instructs the
contracting and materials recovery processing
sections of the Recycling Coordinator's
Training Certification Course sponsored by the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
Mitch is an accomplished speaker and regularly
makes presentations at state and national
conferences throughout the US. He continues
to be a member of the following groups:
SWANA Florida Sunshine Chapter, Board of
Directors, Term 2005 - 2007
Recycle Florida Today (RFT), Former
two-term Chair, Former Vice Chair,
Eight Year Board Member
Florida Organics Recyclers Associatio (FORA), Founding Chair, Board Member
National Recycling Coalition (NRC), Member
SWANA, Recycling Division, Member, Instructor
United State Composting Council (USCC),
Member
Awards
Leading by example, in 2002 Kessler Consulting
Inc. was named Small Business Champion of the U.S.
EPA WasteWise Program, a flexible program that
allows partners to design their own waste
reduction programs, benefiting the bottom line and
the environment. In 2003, Kessler Consulting
continued the tradition and was awarded WasteWise
Honorable Mention.
Florida Organics Recyclers Association (F.O.R.A.),
Exceptional Leadership Award, 1997
Solid Waste Association of
North America (SWANA) , Outstanding
Contribution, 2002
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Robin Mitchell, Senior
Consultant
Experience
Robin Mitchell has more than 19 years of
experience in solid waste program and policy
development and implementation. She is a
recognized expert in public and private sector
recycling and waste management strategies, having
served as Regional Waste Reduction Specialist for
EPA Region 4 in Atlanta. Since joining Kessler
Consulting in 2000, Robin has managed a wide range
of projects involving collection options and
procurements, processing systems analyses, flow
control, residential and commercial recycling, and
waste composition studies.
Specialty
Robin specializes in strategic analysis of solid
waste programs and systems and the procurement of
solid waste services. She is a critical
thinker and an exceptional technical writer.
Robin’s background in recycling and
environmentally preferable purchasing, combined
with her practical approach to problem solving,
help her to seek out sustainable waste reduction
strategies. Her detailed evaluations provide a
starting point for solutions developed for and
with many of our clients.
Education/Certifications
MS, Environmental Science - University of
Florida, Gainesville, Florida
BA, Environmental Science - Kutztown University, Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Certified Recycling Systems Manager - Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
Affiliations
Recycle Florida Today (RFT), Board Member
Florida Defenders of the Environment, Board
of Advisors, former Trustee and Executive Director
Community Recycling, Inc., Founder and
former Board Member - Atlanta, Georgia
Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA),
Member
National Recycling Coalition (NRC), Member
Awards
Federal Environmental Executive’s, “Closing the
Circle Award,” 1996, for work to enhance
government affirmative procurement.
US
EPA, Bronze Medal, 1995, a team award for
implementing the “Recycling Means Business”
program.
US
EPA Office of Solid Waste, “Team Excellence Award,”
1995, for work on the Recycling Market Development
Task Force, which launched the “Jobs Through
Recycling” initiative.
US
EPA Region 4, Bronze Medal, 1990, a team award for
revising and redeveloping the Regional model RCRA
permit.
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Miriam Zimms, Senior Consultant
Experience
With more than 17 years in the solid waste
industry, Miriam Zimms has designed and managed
comprehensive waste management, recycling, waste
reduction, and purchasing programs for
municipalities, institutions and private
corporations. She has successfully implemented
rural, suburban, and urban programs for single-
and multi-family residential consumers and a
variety of commercial and industrial entities such
as airports, outdoor special events, libraries,
hotels/motels, restaurants, entertainment venues,
electric utilities, school districts, military
facilities, hospitals, office complexes and strip
malls.
Specialty
Miriam is a specialist in the design, management
and integration of commercial recycling and waste
reduction programs. With a strong business
background, she has developed a creative, yet
economic approach to applying marketing principles
to solid waste management. Miriam is an
“out-of-the-box” thinker, especially skilled at
identifying the environmental marketplace with
regard to social-cultural, economic,
technological, political-regulatory, and
competitive influences, as well as utilizing
distribution and logistics, segmentation and
targeting of industrial and consumer buyers and
marketing research to develop sustainable solid
waste management, green building, and material
recovery programs."
Education/Certifications
BBA, Business Administration,
specialization in Marketing - Stetson University, DeLand, Florida
Certified Recycling Coordinator
-Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
Environmental Auditor Training and Certification
-Florida Power & Light (FPL) Corporation
Certified Recycling Systems Manager -
Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
Certified Organics Manager
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Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
Affiliations
Miriam served as the Environmental Chair for
Florida's largest outdoor and award-winning
special event, SunFest of Palm Beach County. She
has led workshops and presented course programs
throughout the United States on developing and
integrating commercial, industrial, and
institutional waste reduction and recycling
programs.
Recycle Florida Today (RFT), Former Board
Member
Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA),
Former WRRC Technical Division Certification Coordinator
& Vice Director
Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA),
Former Vice Director, Waste Reduction, Recycling
and Composting - Technical Division
Florida Sunshine Chapter of the Solid Waste
Association of North America (SWANA), Former
Chair, Recycling Committee
Awards
SWANA, International Achievement Award, 2004
Recycle Florida Today, Appreciation Award, 2000
XS Magazine's, Environmental Award,
Municipal/Non-Profit Employee Category, 1997
SunFest of Palm Beach County, Presidential
Volunteer Award, 1996
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Peter Engel, Senior Consultant
Experience
Mr.
Engel has more than 20 years of experience in the
development, implementation and analysis of
materials recovery and composting facilities,
collection programs, and integrated solid waste
management systems. An accomplished author and
speaker, Peter has guided and implemented programs
as far away as Cairo, Egypt, and as close to home
as Pinellas County, Florida.
Specialty
An
international research consultant and
environmental scientist since 1987, Peter is
especially skilled in the technical and economic
analysis, as well as the design and improvement,
of recycling and composting programs. He is an
expert in paper markets, both domestic and
international. His analytical skills and
no-nonsense approach deliver results to clients
both here and abroad.
Education
MS, Resource Management -
Antioch University, Yellow Springs, Ohio
BA, Human
Ecology - Connecticut College, New London, Connecticut
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Shane Barrett, Consultant
Experience
Shane Barrett joined Kessler Consulting after
working with the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP). His experience
at FDEP provided Shane with a broad understanding
of the regulations and policies that govern solid
waste management in Florida. This informed
perspective has enabled him to assist clients and
analyze state reporting data with greater
efficiency and understanding. Since coming to
Kessler Consulting, Shane has conducted research
and data analysis for a variety of projects. He
has been in charge of a several waste composition
studies and pilot projects including a beach
recycling pilot for Pinellas County. Shane has
also developed several educational and outreach
materials, such as logo, brochures, and guides for
recycling programs throughout the state.
Specialty
Shane Barrett takes the lead when it comes to
compiling and analyzing recycling data. He has
proven to be skilled at conducting surveys,
overseeing waste composition studies, and
researching complex solid waste issues. With his
“no problem” attitude, Shane is able to get the
job done in a timely, efficient and thorough
manner.
Education/Certifications
BS, Biological Sciences, 2001 -
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
Contracts/Grants Manager Certified, 2002 -
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Certified Green Lodging Assessor, 2005 - Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Affiliations
Recycle Florida Today (RFT), Board Member
Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA),
Member
National Recycling Coalition (NRC), Member
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