Starting his career in 1990, Mike has decades of diverse environmental experience, leading customer container solutions from manufacturing to market development. With a BS in Mechanical Engineering (Cal) and an MBA (UCLA), Mike has been able to apply a long-term and macro vision to providing value to the customer. Since founding Sierra Container Group in 2016, the company has grown to be recognized as a high quality and respected supplier in the waste & recycling industry. Mike believes in “giving back” and “for the good of the industry”, which is reflected through his commitment and involvement in several organizations. Besides receiving the 2015 NWRA Member of the Year award and the 2022 Distinguished Service award, Mike has also served as EREF Auction Chair and Chair of the NWRA Supplier Board of Governors. In addition, his current roles include Chair of the NWRA PAC, a member of the NWRA Board of Trustees, and is on the planning board for the Garbageman’s Invitational.