David Walker is President of Diversified Waste Solutions and Geneva Compaction, providing performance based solutions to the rising costs of removing solid waste from commercial and industrial facilities.

Mr. Walker formed DWS in 2003 with the notion that companies needed an expert to help them to first quantify and analyze their waste services; then to improve efficiencies and cost structures.

Over the past 13 years DWS has partnered with thousands of locations to improve their diversion rates, their sustainability efforts while simultaneously driving cost savings to the bottom line.

Prior to forming DWS, David spent 20 years working in Corp America, primarily in the food manufacturing industry.

David grew up on a farm in Michigan and graduated from Central Michigan University.

He now resides in Geneva, IL with his wife and two sons.

Mark Salomone is the President of Environmental Materials Group, providing expertise in navigating the regulations and requirements involved with hazardous, special, universal and non-hazardous waste management.

Mr. Salomone formed EMG in 2014 to guide industrial clients with compliance driven process improvements resulting in reduced risk and operating expense.

Prior to EMG, Mark spent 20 years working in the environmental industry, including National Account Sales and General Manager of Midwest regional operations. His background includes experience with RCRA, OSHA and DOT.

Mark is a graduate of Rutgers University with a degree in Geology and is a certified quality facilitator.

He now resides in North Aurora with his wife.

Bob Curran is Director of Recycling/Recovery with Tellus Material Solutions and is responsible for the implementation and management of our clients recycling and waste diversion programs. In addition to his responsibilities with Tellus, Bob is the founder and president of RPM Environmental, a recycling brokerage company headquartered in Geneva, IL. He started RPM in 2008 after leaving his position as Vice President of National Accounts-  Recycling at Smurfit Stone Container after almost 13 years of service.  

Bob specializes in developing and implementing customized recycling and waste diversion programs for clients across the United States.

Bob has his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Northern Illinois  University as well as a Masters of Business Administration from DePaul University. Bob lives in Geneva, IL with his wife Marcy and their 4 children.