The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) announced that Lynsey Baer has been elected as president of the board of directors. The fiscal year 2027 board began its term on July 1, 2026, using its experience to guide SWANA’s mission to advance from waste management to resource management.
FY2027 SWANA board of directors:
Lynsey Baer, president
Kevin Roche, vice president
John Welch, treasurer
Hailey Tatum, secretary
Elizabeth Roe, past president
Dana Blumberg
Scott Bost
Daniel Cooper
Debbie Hackman
Brenda Haney
John Hawk
Sebastian Hultberg
Carla Jordan
Tom Koutroulis
Preston Lee
Achilles Mallari
Susanne Passantino
Mary Shanks
Jeff Smith
Allison Trulock
The SWANA board of directors comprises delegates representing the private sector, technical divisions, young professionals, the 13 geographic regions that encompass the 47 chapters, as well as the officers. The SWANA Young Professional Representative position is currently open for nominations and will be announced in the coming weeks.
Published July 2026
