PARTNERSHIPS VETERANS OF SMI

ROBBIE NANCE, PROCUREMENT ANALYST, HOUSTON, TX, USA

Robbie spent four years in the U.S. Navy on board the USS John L. Hall as a Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Petty Officer (LS3). He was part of the VBSS team (Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure) - which is the onboard SWAT team that captured enemy vessels and conducts customs inspections as well as a part of a Damage Control Team (ship firefighter), - managing the onboard warehouse along with all classified equipment, Robbie spent seven months on a Mediterranean and Black Sea deployment, which resulted in port visits to 14 different countries that spanned over three continents. Today, Robbie serves as a procurement analyst for the company and is a valuable contributor to the Company’s success.

EUGENE MORELAND, PLANT MANAGER, COLLEGE PARK, GA, USA

Eugene enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in January 1982 as a 3072, Aviation Supply Clerk. His basic training took place at Parris Island, SC, and he was selected for OCS (Officer Candidate School). Upon learning the length of service requirements, he opted out of that program but was selected as a cost accountant for the MAG-31 (Marine Air Group-31 based in Beaufort, SC) which included H&MS-31, VMFA-115, VMFA-251, VMFA-333, and VMFA-451. His duty stations were Parris Island, SC - Basic training; NAS Meridia, MS – Aviation Supply School; and MCAS Beaufort, SC. Eugene attained the rank of E-4 meritoriously in 15 months and was awarded an expert shooting badge, a good conduct service medal, several letters of appreciation, and an honorable discharge from active duty in January of 1986. He remained on inactive duty until January 1988. Eugene has built an extremely strong team that has a laser focus on customer needs and fulfilling them daily. His leadership has been instrumental to the success of SMI and its partners.

SMI plays an vital role in advocating for and supporting the glass recycling industry. Dedicating time and resources to develop community and non-profit relationships around glass recycling are important for societal good. SMI views relationships in the supply chain as partnerships - whether it’s providing a high quality product or technical assistance with glass clean up systems at the material recovery facility (MRF) level - helping each other achieve business goals is critical to broader success.

SMI is a proud member of the following organizations, promoting and advocating for robust recycling programs across the value chain and the planet.

Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin (AROW)

CalRecycles

Carolina Recycling Association (CRA)

Container Recycling Institute (CRI)

Georgia Recycling Coalition

Glass Recycling Coalition

Glass Packaging Institute (GPI)

• Glass Recycling Foundation (501c3)

• Indiana Recycling Coalition (IRC)

• Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI)

• National Recycling Coalition (NRC)

• Northeast Recycling Council (NERC)

• National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA)

• Ontario Waste Managers Association

• Southeast Recycling Development Council (SERDC)

• Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)

• Tennessee Recycling Coalition

• State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (TX STAR)

• Washington State Recycling Association (WSRA)

• Missouri Recycling Association (MORA)

• Kansas Organization of Recyclers (KOR)

• Nebraska Recycling Coalition (NRC)

• Arkansas Recycling Coalition (ARC)

• Missouri Recycling Association (MORA)

• Kansas Organization of Recyclers (KOR)

• Nebraska Recycling Coalition (NRC)

• Arkansas Recycling Coalition (ARC)

• Iowa Recycling Association (IRA)

SMI is proud to serve on the executive board for and donate to the Glass Recycling Foundation, 501c3 nonprofit, to help fund glass recycling solutions across the country. glassrecyclingfoundation.org