Executive Team

Robert (Bob) has held the position of Chief Executive Officer since January 2019. From August 2018 until December 2018, Bob served alongside Jim Warner as Co-CEO until Jim’s retirement in December. Previously, Bob held the position of Chief Operating Officer for eight years, where he planned and managed all operational activities for LCSWMA, as well as directed all facilities management, capital projects and technical services activities. Bob has served in various management positions for LCSWMA since his start in 1990. He holds a B.S. in Geo-Environmental Science from Shippensburg University, as well as operational certifications from the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA).

As Chief Operating Officer, Thomas (Tom) oversees all operational activities including facilities management and upgrades, along with system-wide transportation. He also leads the business and service strategy of LCSWMA by managing the organization’s revenue profile and planning for long-term capacity needs, so LCSWMA can optimize its assets and contribute to the economic growth of the community. Finally, Tom oversees LCSWMA’s CAPEX projects and initiatives. Prior to this role, Tom served in various leadership positions for LCSWMA since his start in 2005. He holds a B.A. in Geo-Environmental Studies from Millersville University and an MBA from Elizabethtown College.

Alexander (Alex) has served as LCSWMA’s General Counsel since January 2017. Prior to this role, Alex was a partner in a private law firm serving as LCSWMA’s independent legal counsel. In this role, Alex represents, or supervises the representation of LCSWMA in all legal matters. Alex is responsible to plan, organize, manage, budget for, direct, staff and control the legal work of LCSWMA. Alex holds a B.A. in Political Science and Economics from Swarthmore College and a J.D. from New York University School of Law. He is admitted to practice law before the courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania.

As Chief Business & Compliance Officer, Michelle provides strategic direction for identifying and pursuing necessary resources to support the varied projects, initiatives, and business endeavors established by LCSWMA, including securing grant opportunities to fund new corporate ventures. She is responsible for oversight of LCSWMA’s renewable energy portfolio, real estate strategy, safety program, environmental compliance, recycling, and technical services. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from Muhlenberg College and is currently working towards an M.S. in Strategic Leadership from Elizabethtown College. Prior to this role, Michelle held various business development positions since her start in 2007.

As Chief Financial Officer, Daniel (Dan) is accountable for preserving and growing LCSWMA’s assets by directing all the financial and information technology activities of the organization. As CFO, Dan oversees reporting, the fiscal planning and accounting cycles, treasury and risk management as well as LCSWMA’s technology infrastructure. Finally, Dan oversees LCSWMA’s human resources and employee relations strategy and programming. Prior to joining LCSWMA, Dan was a Controller for White Oak Mills, Inc. and held financial and operations positions in other companies including a large mechanical contractor. He holds a B.S. in Accounting with a second major in Business Administration from Lebanon Valley College and an MBA from Lebanon Valley College.