Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training, LA

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Board of Certification and Training for Solid Waste Management Operators will meet to consider certification applications. The body will review candidates who have passed required tests for landfill and transfer station operations.

• Review of certifications for Thomas Godin, Marques Williams, Nelson Crader Jr, Jonathan Sitting, and Andre "Joe" Derouen
• Conditional certification requests for James Weeks, Cheryl Weeks, and Whitney "Camey" Damerell
• Committee reports from Richard LeBouef, Donovan Driskill, and Donnie Colona

The Board approved several operator certification renewals and conditional certifications. The board also established a December 31 deadline for new award submissions.

• Approved minutes from October 28, 2025
• Approved certification renewals for Thomas Godin, Marques Williams, Nelson Crader, Jr, Jonathan Sitting, and Andre Derouen
• Approved conditional certifications for James Weeks, Cheryl Weeks, and Whitney Damerell
• Set December 31 as the deadline for award submissions

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Board of Certification and Training for Solid Waste Management Operators will elect officers, review minutes, and consider operator certifications and recertifications. It will also review the agenda for approving continuing education hours for the 2026 LA Environmental Conference and hear committee reports on awards, testing, and continuing education.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Review of applications for certification and recertification, including 5 complete recertification applications (e.g., Anthony Garrett Jr, Amanda Olson, Martin Perilloux)
• Review of incomplete recertification applications (Eduardo Howard, Joel Smith) needing 10 CEU hours
• Consideration of operator certifications, including conditional certifications and reciprocity requests (e.g., Colby Robare for Landfill Level A)
• Approval of hours for 2026 LA Environmental Conference

The Board elected Richard LeBouef as Chairman and Jon Fourrier as Vice Chairman. Members approved the 2026 LA Environmental Conference agenda and voted to revamp operator certification tests. The Board also reviewed several individual operator certification applications.

• Elected Richard LeBouef as Chairman
• Elected Jon Fourrier as Vice Chairman
• Approved 2026 LA Environmental Conference agenda
• Approved motion to revamp and update all operator tests
• Approved regular certifications for Ricky Tommasi, Jr., James Holman, David Strong, Mark Mathews, Tyler Petty, Dustin Mouser, and Kory Broussard
• Denied certification for Jacob Milam due to lack of experience
• Approved conditional certifications for Dallas Mamalakis, Amanda Grimmett, Dylan Beard, Garrett Dekerlegand, Scott Wissmiller, and William Bowman
• Approved Gary Usery pending receipt of supervisor signature

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Board of Certification and Training for Solid Waste Management Operators will meet to review applications for new, conditional, and recertification credentials. The board will also receive reports from committees on awards, testing, continuing education, and nominations.

• Review of 17 applications for operator certification
• Review of 8 requests for conditional certification
• Review of 5 complete recertification applications
• Review of 5 incomplete recertification applications requiring CEU hours

The Board reviewed and voted on various operator certifications, including regular, conditional, and recertification applications. The Board also approved the LSWA continuing education agenda for upcoming workshops.

• Approved regular certifications for Carl McAlister, Daniel Mitchell, Jeanette Fontenot, David Vidrine, Marcus Wyatt, Damien Metoyer, Rudy Garcia, Darren Perio, Anthony Drain, Devin Dykes, Erika Brooker, Marques Williams, Devan Roberts, Joseph David, Anton Belei, and Anthony Green
• Denied certifications for John Lawrence and Michael Dick
• Approved conditional certifications for Justin Taylor, Dawn Naquin, and Josephine Jordan
• Approved conditional certification for Aristed Sanders
• Approved recertifications for John Vice, Richard LeBouef, Ronald Edwards, Michelle Prelow, and Jarachin Guidry
• Approved conditional recertifications for Edna Stevenson, David Jones, and Paul Bouchereau
• Denied recertification for Christopher Vincent due to missing signature and course details
• Approved LSWA continuing education agenda for workshops via roll call vote

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Board of Certification and Training for Solid Waste Management Operators will meet on March 19, 2025, in Lafayette. They will review applications for new certification, conditional certification, reciprocity, and recertification. Committee reports and public comments are also on the agenda.

• Review of operator certification applications for landfills, transfer stations, and C&D facilities
• Request for conditional certification from Jimmy S. William Jr. for Transfer Station Level B and C&D Level B
• Reciprocity request from Kano Canuto Galindo for all Level A classifications at Waste Pro
• Incomplete recertification applications for Nature Frycka and Patricia Richard, each needing 10 CEU hours
• Review of CEU courses for recertification application by Ashly Whitney

The Board approved several new operator certifications, recertifications for 14 individuals, and one certification by reciprocity. One application was denied due to insufficient experience, and two recertifications were made conditional upon conference attendance. The Board also moved the award nomination deadline to February 14th.

• Approved certifications for Randall Clark, Keenan Simms, Bryan Kennerson, William McHugh, Nickey Poirier, Curtis Bradley Roller, Gary D. Jackson, and Renee R. LeGleu
• Approved conditional certification for Clatter Polidore pending test results
• Denied certification for Tyler Cline due to insufficient experience
• Approved conditional certification for Jimmy S. Williams for a new site
• Approved certification by reciprocity for Kano Canute-Gat#rdo
• Approved recertifications for Peggy L. Manuel, Jonathan Fourrier, Susan E. Elmer, Timothy L. Merriman, Christopher G. Wooton, Dennis Gibson, Joseph Richard, Larry C. Musgrove, Johnna Cortes, Jeffrey Stallion, David Mason, Damian Patterson, and Peggy L. Loss/Ross
• Approved recertifications for Nature Frycka and Patricia Richard conditional on conference attendance; otherwise denied
• Approved SWANA courses for Ashly Whitney to count toward CEUs

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Solid Waste Operator Certification Board will review applications for certification and recertification, including test results and fee payments. The board will also hear committee reports on awards, testing, continuing education, and nominations. Public comments will be accepted.

• Review of 11 certification applications, including one failed test and one request to change level
• One complete recertification application for Jared Patterson (Incinerator, Level A)
• One incomplete recertification application and review of CEU courses
• Committee reports on Awards, Testing, Continuing Education, and Nominating

The Board reviewed and approved several applications for operator certification and recertification. One certification for Christopher Humphrey was approved pending updated paperwork. The Board also agreed to conduct a vote for awards via email.

• Approved certification for Cory McMillion
• Approved certification for Michael Turk
• Approved certification for Sean Garcie
• Approved Level B certification for Armand Harris, Jr.
• Approved certification for Cordearo Jones
• Approved certification for Curtis Walker
• Approved certification for Shanrick Burns
• Approved Level A certification for Christopher Humphrey pending updated paperwork

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training is meeting to review applications for operator certifications and recertifications. The board will also elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman and review hours for the 2025 LA Environmental Conference.

• Review of certification applications for 21 individuals across various facilities
• Review of 8 complete recertification applications
• Review of 6 incomplete recertification applications
• Recertification of Danny Hylton via Board Member Lifetime Certification
• Nominations for Bentley Mackay Award (deadline November 30, 2024)

The Board elected John Bubba Wynn as Chairman and Richard LeBouef as Vice Chairman. Members approved the 2025 Louisiana Environmental Conference and Trade Fair agenda, including 10 certification hours for operators. The Board also processed multiple operator certification and recertification applications.

• Elected John Bubba Wynn as Chairman
• Elected Richard LeBouef as Vice Chairman
• Approved 2025 Louisiana Environmental Conference and Trade Fair agenda
• Approved regular certification applications for 18 operators
• Denied regular certification application for Carl McAlister (lack of supervisory experience)
• Approved recertification for 8 operators
• Approved recertification for 5 operators with previously incomplete hours
• Denied recertification for Jared Patterson (missing hours)

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Board of Certification and Training for Solid Waste Management Operators will consider operator certifications, conditional certifications, recertifications, and committee reports. The agenda includes reviewing applications for certification and recertification, a request for conditional certification, and a lifetime certification application for Mia Townsel.

• Review of operator certification applications for facilities including Landfill, Incinerator, Transfer Station, and C&D
• Request for conditional certification from Isaiah London (Landfill Level A, Waste Management/North Landfill)
• Review of recertification applications, including incomplete ones from Chad Hollins and Robins Sessions needing 10 hours
• Review of Mia Townsel's lifetime certification application (All Level A's, Eagle Environmental Services)

The Board approved 26 applications for regular operator certification and seven re-certifications. One application for C&D Level B was denied due to lack of experience, and one re-certification was denied following a 3-2 vote over unpaid fees.

• Approved 26 regular operator certification applications
• Approved 7 re-certification applications
• Denied C&D Level B application for Charles Ficke (insufficient experience)
• Denied re-certification for Robin Sessions (3-2 vote; unpaid fees)
• Approved re-certification for Chad Hollins
• Approved conditional certification extension for Isaiah London
• Approved modification of agenda to include a lifetime certification request

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Board of Certification and Training for Solid Waste Management Operators is meeting to consider and issue operator certifications. They will review applications for new certification, conditional certification, recertification, and reciprocity. The agenda also includes committee reports and public comments.

• Review of applications for certification: Ebony Mickens (Transfer Station), Ronald Dartez (C&D Level A), Angelique G. Leonard (Landfill Level A), Harold J Babe Landry (Landfill), Marcus P. Benoit (Landfill Level B), Keith J. Dubois (Landfill Level B), Christian T. Woodard (Landfill Level B), Jacob W. Wilkerson (C&D Level A), Johnny P. Robertson (C&D Level A, need test), Tyler J. Clark (C&D Level B, need test), Justin S. Jacobsen (C&D Level B, need test), Cody L. Loftin (Transfer Station Level A), Harvey R. Guimbellot (Landfill Level B)
• Request for conditional certification: Audriana Bills (C&D Level B), James Ates (Landfill Level A), Brodie M. Wilson (C&D Level B), Dawn C. Naquin (C&D Level B)
• Request for certification by reciprocity: Josue Merino Zavala (Landfill Level B, from Texas)
• Review of recertification applications: John Cortez (Landfill Level A), Connie Henry (All Level A’s), Stephen Walker (Landfill Level B), Steven Dupre (Landfill Level B); incomplete: Chad Hollins (C&D Level A, needs 10 hours)
• Committee reports: Awards (Richard LeBouef), Testing (Bubba Wynn), Continuing Education (Donovan Driskill), Nominating (Donnie Colona)

The Board reviewed and acted upon several applications for regular, conditional, and re-certification of solid waste management operators. Most applicants were approved, though one application was denied due to insufficient documented experience. The Board also discussed potential future requirements for certified operators at Type I industrial facilities.

• Approved regular certifications for Ebony Mickens, Ronald Dartez, Angelique Leonard, Keith Dubois, Christian Woodard, Jacob Wilkerson, Johnny Robertson, Justin Jacobsen, Cody Loftin, and Harvey Guimbellot
• Approved regular certifications for Audriana Bills and Brodie Wilson (upgraded from conditional)
• Approved conditional certification for James Ates
• Denied certification for Tyler Clark due to insufficient solid waste experience
• Approved re-certifications for John Cortez, Stephen Walker, and Steve Dupre
• Approved lifetime certification for Connie Henry
• Approved reciprocity certification for an operator from Texas
• Approved temporary conditional certification for Marcus Benoit until October

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training will meet on December 8, 2023, to consider operator certifications, recertifications, and related applications. The agenda includes review of minutes, approval of hours for a 2024 conference, committee reports, and public comments. Specific applications for certification and recertification are listed, including one incomplete recertification requiring additional CEU hours.

• Review of applications for certification: Mason Pierron (Incinerator Level A, American Advanced Technologies), Kane Dardar (Incinerator Level A, American Advanced Technologies), Logan C Hoffpauir (C&D Level B, Chaney Trucking Inc), Kaleb A Benoit (Landfill Level B, St. Landry Parish)
• Review of recertification applications: Michael Weekley (C&D Level A, AMID/Metro Partnership LLC), Percy Hollins (C&D Level B, AMID/Metro Partnership LLC), Joshua C Kritzer (Landfill Level B Conditional, St. Landry Parish)
• Incomplete recertification application: Brent Broussard (Incinerator Level A, American Advanced Technologies) needs 20 CEU hours
• Approval of hours for 2024 LSWA/DEQ Conference
• Committee reports: Awards (Richard LeBouef), Testing (Bubba Wynn), Continuing Education (Donovan Driskill), Nominating (Donnie Colona)

The Board approved the 2024 LSWA/DEQ conference agenda and issued several operator certifications. It denied two certification applications due to insufficient experience or continuing education hours. Donovan Driskill was nominated and approved to fill a vacancy for continuing education.

• Approved October 23, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approved 2024 LSWA/DEQ conference agenda for 10 continuing education hours
• Approved Level B certification application for Mason Pierron
• Denied Level A Incinerator application for Kane Dardar
• Approved Level B certification for Logan Hoffpauier
• Approved Level B certification for Kaleb Benoit
• Approved recertifications for Michael Weekley, Percy Hollins, and Joshua Kritzer
• Denied recertification for Brent Broussard

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Board of Certification and Training for Solid Waste Management Operators will consider operator certification and recertification applications, review minutes from July 11, 2023, and discuss approval of hours for the 2024 LSWA/DEQ Conference. Committee reports on awards, testing, continuing education, and nominating will be presented. Public comments will be heard.

• Review of 7 certification applications and 7 recertification applications for solid waste operators
• Consideration of conditional certification requests and extensions
• Approval of hours for the 2024 LSWA/DEQ Conference
• Committee reports: Awards (Bentley Mackay Award nominations due Nov 30), Testing, Continuing Education, Nominating
• Appointment of Jason Brancamp to board (replacing David Greene) and reappointment of Donovan Driskill

The Board approved several new operator certification applications and recertifications for individuals who met the required hours. A request for a recertification waiver for David O’Mary was denied, and two other applicants were denied due to missing hours. Donnie Colona was appointed to the Nominating Committee.

• Approved July 11 2023 minutes
• Approved certification applications for Brian Gaten, Lakeila S. Fair, John Riley Jr. (pending test), Bruce Norton, Jason Cradeur, Gillian Watson, Joshua Bidleman, and Natalie Blanchard
• Approved recertifications for Timothy Cowart, Calvin Johnson, Henry LaGrange, Willis Sudds, and Darien Kelly
• Denied recertification waiver request for David O’Mary
• Denied applications for Bryan McManus and Patrick Smyth
• Approved appointment of Donnie Colona to the Nominating Committee

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Board of Certification and Training for Solid Waste Management Operators will consider applications for certification, recertification, and conditional certification for operators at landfills, incinerators, and C&D facilities across Louisiana. The board will also review minutes, committee reports, and hear public comments.

• Review of 22 certification applications including Bruce Johnson (Stericycle), Raymond Sturdivant Jr. (Eagle Environmental), and multiple applicants from St. Landry Parish and Waste Management
• Consideration of conditional certification requests for Kevin J Henderson (Desoto Parish Police Jury), Timothy Frye, and Lee Dumas Jr. (City of Lake Charles)
• Review of recertification applications for operators at Jevcon, WM-Woodside Landfill, WC-White Oaks Landfill, and Better Material Recycling
• Committee reports on awards, testing, continuing education, and nominating

The Board approved a series of professional certifications and recertifications for solid waste management operators. Several applications were granted conditionally pending further experience, while two were denied due to insufficient documentation or irrelevant experience.

• Approved certifications for 21 operators, including Bruce Johnson, Raymond Sturdivant, and others
• Approved recertification applications for 9 individuals, including Christopher Smith and Seth Natali
• Granted conditional Level B certification to Kaleb Benoit until October
• Granted conditional Level B certification to Joshua Kritzer until August 1st
• Granted conditional Level A certification to Isaiah London for a six-month period
• Granted conditional certification to Justin Rollins pending experience
• Approved conditional certifications for Kevin J. Henderson, Timothy Frye, and Lee Dum, Jr.
• Denied certifications for Gillian Watson and Jason Guidry due to experience issues

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Board of Certification and Training for Solid Waste Management Operators is meeting to review applications for new, conditional, and recertification credentials. The body will also receive reports from committees regarding awards, testing, continuing education, and nominations.

• Review of certification applications for individuals including Tommy Durrett Jr, Joseph Pappillion, and Kimberly Kennedy
• Review of conditional certification requests for Jared Daigle, Austin Bouligny, and Brodie Wilson
• Review of recertification applications for 11 individuals, including staff from River Birch LLC and various parish police juries
• Committee reports on testing, awards, and continuing education

The Board approved agendas for upcoming certification workshops and processed several operator certifications. It established a new requirement that all applications be fully completed and submitted at least 15 working days before a board meeting. The Board also approved 11 recertifications and denied one due to expiration.

• Approved certification workshop agendas for July 11-12 (Shreveport) and October 23-24 (Lake Charles)
• Approved regular certifications for Kimberly Kennedy, Amanda Tyson, Matthew Bourgeois, and Robert Daigle
• Approved regular certification for Joshua Grantham contingent on completing two years of experience in April
• Approved regular certification for Clinton Johnson, William Noegel, and Preston Lemaire
• Approved conditional certifications for Tommy Durrett and Joseph Pappillion
• Denied certification applications for Marcus Breaux (unpaid fee), Luke Lange, and Randy Chestant
• Approved recertifications for 11 operators; denied Robert Raymond due to expiration
• Established 15-working-day submission deadline for all completed certification applications

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Board of Certification and Training for Solid Waste Management Operators met to review applications for new, conditional, and recertified operator credentials. The meeting included reviewing test results and processing renewals for various waste management classifications.

• Approval of new certifications for Eldon Ewing, James A. Ates, Jeffrey R. Padgett, Trudy Brown, and Robert Stutes
• Review of conditional certification request for Austin Bouligny
• Review of extension request to conditional certification for Jared Daigle
• Approval of recertification applications for Bobby Taylor, Catherine Kidd, Dieter Becker, Don Smith, Frederick Williams, Kirby Thompson, Pete Chreen Jr., and John “Bubba” Wynn
• Denial of recertification application for Clinton A. Johnson

The Board reviewed and approved several operator certifications and recertifications. Some applications were tabled pending further documentation or payment, and one recertification was denied due to expired credentials and insufficient hours.

• Approved October 25, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approved 2023 LSWA and LDEQ Conference agenda
• Approved certifications for Eldon Ewing, Jeffrey Padgett, Trudy Brown, and Robert Stutes
• Tabled applications for James Ates, Joseph Dupont, Austin Bouligny, and Jared Daigle
• Approved recertifications for Bob Taylor, Catherine Kidd Chapman, Dieter Becker, Don Smith, Frederick Williams, Kirby Thompson, and Pete Chreen, Jr.
• Approved lifetime certification for John "Bubba" Wynn
• Denied recertification for Clinton Johnson
• Approved issuance of operator certificates for 11 individuals

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Board of Certification and Training for Solid Waste Management Operators is reviewing applications for new certifications, reciprocity, and conditional certification. The meeting also includes a review of completed and incomplete recertification applications based on continuing education units.

• Review of certification applications for Janifer Scott, Chayland Trabeau, and Tommy Lee
• Review of certification by reciprocity request for Michael L. Howell
• Review of conditional certification request for Timothy Frye (City of Lake Charles Wood Waste)
• Review of recertification applications for Jeremy Washington Sr, Sherman Youngblood, and Christopher Smith
• Review of incomplete recertification applications for Mary DuPree and Eldon Ewing

The Board of Certification and Training for Solid Waste Management Operators approved multiple new and recertification applications. Some certifications were granted conditionally pending test results or required hours, while two recertification applications were denied due to insufficient training hours. The board also welcomed two new members, Donnie Colona and Shirley Robins.

• Approved full certification for Jennifer Scott (C&D Level B, Separation Level B)
• Approved conditional certification for Tommy Conrad (Landfill Level B) until hours are met
• Approved certification for Cole Dickson, Shane Fontana, Arlen Ferris, and Darrell Lewis upon passing tests
• Approved certification for Nathan Johnson (C&D Level A)
• Approved certification for Paula Strickland upon passing test
• Approved permanent certification for Chaylaend Trabeau (C&D Level A, Separation Level A)
• Approved conditional certification for Timothy Frye (Incinerator/Waste Handling Level A) pending test
• Approved certification by reciprocity for Michael Howell (Landfill Level A)

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Board of Certification and Training for Solid Waste Management Operators is meeting to review certification applications, conditional certifications, and recertifications. The body will also consider a request for certification by reciprocity and approve hours for the 2022 LSWA/DEQ Workshop.

• Review of certification applications for Carson Schexnaider, David Mata, Marcus Chopin, Tammy Hollier, Kyle Plouhar, and Douglas Derise
• Request for conditional certification from Natalie Blanchard
• Request for conditional certification extension from Trudy Brown
• Request for certification by reciprocity from Michael L. Howell
• Review of recertification applications for Haijji Brown, Maccon Brown, Anthony Dupre, Dusty Braase, and Terrance Stewart

The Board approved several landfill and incinerator operator certifications and one conditional certification extension. A request for conditional certification for Natalie Blanchard was denied due to an incomplete application, and a reciprocity request for Michael Howell was granted conditionally. The review of the March 18, 2022, meeting minutes was tabled.

• Approved Landfill Level A certifications for Carson Schexnayder and David Matta
• Approved Landfill Level B certification for Marcus Shipman
• Approved Landfill Level A certification for Tammy Hollier
• Approved Incinerator Level B certifications for Kyle Duhon and Douglas Therese
• Approved application for Stanley Lang (certification pending exam)
• Denied conditional certification for Natalie Blanchard pending a completed application
• Approved conditional certification extension for Julie Brown
• Approved conditional certification for Michael Howell (full Level A pending MOLO/SWANA proof or exam)

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Board of Certification and Training for Solid Waste Management Operators is meeting to review applications for operator certifications, conditional certifications, and recertifications. The board will also consider a certification by reciprocity request and approve hours for the 2022 LSWA/DEQ Conference.

• Review of certification applications for 31 individuals across landfill, incinerator, transfer station, and C&D categories
• Review of 6 requests for conditional certification
• Review of 1 request for conditional certification extension for Kyle Plouhar
• Review of certification by reciprocity request from Bryant T. Whittington
• Review of 11 complete and 6 incomplete recertification applications

The Board approved a large group of operator certification applications and recertifications. It also approved 10 hours of training topics for the 2022 LSWA and DEQ conference and granted a conditional certification to Jeremy Hines.

• Approved December 6, 2021, meeting minutes
• Approved 11 training topics totaling 10 hours for 2022 LSWA and DEQ conference
• Approved Conditional Level A certification for Jeremy Hines until June 2022
• Approved a list of operator certification applications (excluding Jeremy Hines)
• Approved that operators with expired certifications do not need to return to the board after passing retests
• Denied conditional certification for Austin Bouligny
• Approved conditional certifications for Jeremy Alexander, Randall Bentz, and Jared Daigle
• Approved conditional Level B certifications for James Holman and Terry Pleasant

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Board of Certification and Training for Solid Waste Management Operators will review applications for new, conditional, and recertification. The meeting also includes the issuance of certificates and a review of previous meeting minutes.

• Review of Operator Certifications
• Review of Applications for Certification
• Review of Applications for Conditional Certification
• Review of Applications for Recertification
• Approval of hours and re-certification for Paul B Marks

The Board reviewed and voted on certification applications for incinerator, C & D, and landfill operators. Most applicants were approved, though two were denied due to lack of experience. The Board also approved conditional certifications and recertifications.

• Approved September 22, 2021, minutes
• Approved certifications for Stuart Ancelet, James Eric Chaney, Heath Clark, Betty Collard, Kimberly Kennedy, Shari LeBlanc, Song Paek, Martin Perilloux, Scottie Shreve, and Gretchen Tullier
• Approved conditional Landfill Level A certifications for Tammy Hollier and Joseph McDaniel
• Denied certifications for Logan Hoffpauir and Trenton Monceaux based on experience
• Approved conditional Landfill/Incinerator Level B certifications for Trudy Brown, Jeffrey Manasco, and Hayden Noel
• Approved completed recertifications
• Approved issuance of operator certificates for those who passed the test
• Approved CEUs and recertification for Paul Marks

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Board of Certification and Training will review applications for operator certifications, conditional certifications, extensions, and recertifications. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding approval of hours for a virtual workshop.

• Approval of hours for LSWA Conference Virtual Workshop
• Review of applications for Operator Certifications
• Review of applications for Conditional Certification
• Review of applications for Conditional Extensions
• Review of applications for Recertification

The Board approved certification applications for several operators and granted a lifetime certification to Jon Fourrier. One application for conditional certification was denied. The Board also approved CEU hours for a virtual workshop and processed various recertifications.

• Approved 10 CEUs for LSWA virtual workshop
• Approved Level A certification for Matthew Bourgeois
• Approved certifications for Jamar Grant, Traci Grant, and Clayton Spell
• Issued conditional Level B certification to Kyle Plouhar
• Approved certification for Christopher Todd
• Denied conditional certification application for Joseph K Pappillion
• Approved conditional certificate extension for Shelbi Schnebelen
• Approved lifetime certification for Jon Fourrier

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Board of Certification and Training for Solid Waste Management Operators met to review applications for new, conditional, and recertification levels. The meeting included committee reports on awards, testing, continuing education, and nominations.

• Review of certification applications for Clinton A Johnson, Luis Sanchez, Joel Smith, Brian Sweet, Bridget Tillman, Patrick Treptow, and Danny Young
• Review of conditional certification applications for Betty Collard, Luis Sanchez, and Patrick Treptow
• Review of recertification applications for nine individuals across various landfill and transfer station facilities
• Request for reciprocity from Christopher B Vincent

The Board reviewed and voted on several operator applications for landfill, separation, and C&D certifications. The Board also approved a reciprocity request and processed operator re-certifications.

• Approved conditional certification for Luis Sanchez (Landfill, Level A)
• Approved certification for Joel Smith (Landfill, Level B)
• Approved certification for Brian Sweet (C & D, Level A)
• Approved certification for Bridget Tillman (Landfill, Level A)
• Approved conditional certification for Patrick Treptow (Landfill, Level B)
• Approved certification for Danny Young (C & D, Level B)
• Approved conditional certification for Betty Collard
• Approved reciprocity request for Christopher Blake Vincent

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Board of Certification and Training for Solid Waste Management Operators will consider operator certifications, including applications for certification, conditional certification, extensions, reciprocity, and recertification. Specific items include a reciprocity request from Joey Tedder and approval of recertification hours for Christopher Blake Vincent and Ashly Whitney.

• Review of reciprocity application from Joey Tedder (Landfill, Level A, Waste Connections, current Texas MSW Operator A)
• Approval of recertification hours for Christopher Blake Vincent and Ashly Whitney
• Extension requests for Richard J LeBouef (4th) and Tyrone J Murphy (2nd)
• Incomplete recertification applications: David C Mason, Jeffrey Stallion, Marques Williams needing additional hours

The Board reviewed and voted on several applications for professional solid waste operator certifications. Most applicants were approved, though two applications were denied due to lack of experience. The Board also addressed re-certifications and continuing education unit (CEU) requirements.

• Approved Level A certificates for Dennis K Gibson, Michelle R Prelow, Barry L Ross, and Peggy Ross
• Approved Level A certificate for Richard J LeBouf with stipulation to issue June 18, 2021
• Approved Level B certificates for Donnie R Monroe and Tyrone Murphy (stipulated for June 2021)
• Denied Level B application for Kyle Plouhar due to lack of experience
• Approved Level B conditional certification for Shelbi S Schnebelen
• Denied conditional Incinerator certification for Dwight Doucet
• Approved reciprocity certification for Joey D Tedder
• Approved re-certifications for David Mason and Jeffrey Stallion pending CEU completion

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Board of Certification and Training for Solid Waste Management System Operators is meeting to elect leadership and review various operator applications. The agenda includes reviewing new certifications, extensions to conditional certificates, and recertification requests.

• Review of certification applications for Brian Gaten, Mark Mathews, Michael Nase, George Shaw, and Keith Singleton
• Review of extension requests for Peggy Ross and Tyrone Murphy
• Review of complete recertification applications for nine operators
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Welcome and issuance of certificates to new board member Donovan Driskill

The Board elected Ricardo de Abreu as Chairman and Bubba Wynn as Vice Chairman. Members approved multiple operator certifications, recertifications, and a blanket one-year extension for license expirations due to Covid and hurricanes.

• Appointed Ricardo de Abreu as Chairman
• Appointed Bubba Wynn as Vice Chairman
• Approved certifications for Brian Gaten, Mark Matthews, Michael Nase, George Shaw, and Keith Singleton
• Approved regular C & D Level B for Charles Titus effective February 2021
• Approved conditional extensions for Peggy Ross and Tyrone Murphy
• Approved blanket one-year license expiration extension due to Covid and hurricanes
• Approved certifications for Danny Hylton and Donovan Driskill
• Approved conditional C & D Level B for Jarachin Guidry; denied Betty Collard

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Board of Certification and Training for Solid Waste Management System Operators is reviewing applications for new certifications, extensions to conditional certificates, and recertifications. The meeting also includes committee reports and approvals for specific continuing education units.

• Review of operator certification applications for various levels and facilities
• Review of extension requests for conditional C&D and Landfill certificates
• Review of complete and incomplete recertification applications
• Approval of CEUs and Recertification for Buddy Till
• Approval of CEUs and Recertification for Marvin Kelch

The Board reviewed and voted on several operator certification applications, including conditional and regular certifications. Members also approved six-month extensions for conditional certifications and processed re-certifications and CEUs.

• Denied Daniel Leija application for lack of experience
• Approved conditional Incinerator Level B for William M Weber (regular Level B effective 11/1/2020)
• Approved regular Level B for David Woodson effective 9/27/20
• Approved 6-month extensions for Dennis Gibson, Richard J LeBouef, and Charles D Titus
• Approved all reviewed re-certification applications
• Approved certificates for Travis P Scott and Jared M Patterson
• Approved CEUs for Buddy Till
• Approved CEUs for Marvin Kelch

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Board reviewed and approved the agenda for upcoming workshops, which will provide 10 hours of training for solid waste operators. The meeting also addressed transitioning the July Shreveport workshop to a virtual format.

• Approved July and October workshop agendas for 10 hours of training
• Approved virtual format for July workshop in Shreveport

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Board of Certification and Training for Solid Waste Management Operators will meet via conference call to consider operator certifications, review applications for certification, conditional certification, and recertification, and issue operator certificates. The agenda includes specific applications for various facilities and levels.

• Review of operator certification applications for Stephen Walker Landfill (Level B) and Ann Wilson Separation (Level A)
• Requests for conditional certification from Callan Jacob Incinerator, Tyrone Murphy Landfill, and William Weber Incinerator
• Conditional extension requests for Erik Embroli, Richard LeBouef, and Peggy Ross
• Recertification applications for 10 operators at facilities including Vermilion Parish Landfill, St. Landry Parish Landfill, and Gentilly Landfill

The Board reviewed applications for certification, conditional certification, and recertification. Decisions included approving two full certifications, issuing three conditional certificates, and denying one conditional request.

• Approved certification applications for Stephen Walker and Ann Wilson
• Issued conditional certificate to Callan Jacob
• Issued conditional certificate to Tyrone Murphy
• Denied conditional certification request for William Weber
• Approved recertifications for Chad Hollins and Michael Weekly with a 6-month stipulation
• Approved 6-month extension for Timothy Schotsch to obtain CEUs
• Requested course outlines from Buddy Till before approving CEU hours

Solid Waste Management System Operators Board of Certification and Training

The Board of Certification and Training for Solid Waste Management Operators will review applications for certification, conditional certificates, extensions, and recertification. The meeting also includes roll call, approval of previous minutes, committee reports, and public comments.

• Review of applications for certification
• Review of applications for conditional certificates
• Review of extensions to conditional certificates
• Review of applications for recertification
• Issuance of operator certificates

The Board approved four new operator certifications and one conditional certificate extension. It also granted recertifications for four operators and approved reciprocity for one operator. Two committee heads were appointed to fill vacancies.

• Approved certifications for Stuart Ancelet, Nelson Crader, Steve Haik, and Matthew Vidrine
• Approved conditional certificate extension for Dennis Gibson
• Recertified Russell Duncan, Percy Hollins, and John F. Mickey
• Approved recertification for Michael Weekly contingent on 10 additional hours
• Approved reciprocity and issued regular certificate to Troy Barrilleaux
• Appointed Bubba Wynn to head the Testing Committee
• Appointed Ricardo de Abreu to head the Continuing Education Committee