Volunteers needed: USCC looking to fill mid-year committee slots

Volunteers who serve on USCC committees are critical to the success of USCC's mission. Not only do you provide vital information and feedback about programs, projects, and issues from your perspective, but your service enables USCC staff to better understand your opinions and needs to shape our priorities. To learn more about all our committees, go to our committees page on our website for brief overviews, member lists, and additional resources.

We have four committees in particular that are actively looking for members:

Legislative and Environmental Affairs

The Legislative and Environmental Affairs Committee oversees the advocacy USCC undertakes as a 501(c) 6 organization that is the voice of the compost industry. Our committee is made up of a representative of each state. Currently, 18 are represented. The LEAC meets monthly from 2-3:30 p.m. Eastern on the second Monday of each month unless there is a federal holiday. For those cases, we meet the following Tuesday.

 

	Marshall Hall

Who we're looking for

Compost manufacturers are critically needed; also seeking people with experience in the equipment supply industry.

Member highlight

Marshall Hall has been a member of the LEAC Committee for nearly ten years. Marshall is the co-founder and owner of NOPE Compost Co. and oversees daily operations and event services for a sustainable and impact-driven business in the organic recycling industry.

 

Membership

The Membership Committee is tasked with facilitating effective member communications and outreach to existing and prospective members in the industry. It is our goal to best align member benefits with industry needs to maximize the value of a membership to the compost industry. Through our efforts, we aim to connect with the wider composting community and engage them in the benefits of membership, highlighting its potential for creating healthy soils, reducing waste, and mitigating climate change.

We are committed to building strong relationships with our members, fostering a sense of belonging and engagement within our community, and promoting the importance of composting as a sustainable practice. If you would like to learn more about the membership committee, please reach out to committee chair Ryan Cooper at ryan.cooper@rubicon.com or staff liaison Eric Hudiburg at ehudiburg@compostingcouncil.org.

	Robert Wadley

Who we're looking for

Members from all member types to help shape policies.

Member highlight

Robert Wadley has been a member of the Membership Committee for more than five years. He has worked for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation's Division of Solid Waste Management since March 2006, and as the department’s subject matter expert for organics management. He is tasked with increasing the diversion of organics from landfills through source reduction, feeding people, feeding animals, industrial uses, and composting.

 

Market Development

The Market Development Committee’s mission is to increase and broaden the markets for compost and establish compost as the best-known, most widely used product of choice in the agricultural and horticultural marketplace. The committee develops tools to market STA Certified^TM Compost and increases its awareness and brand value to targeted stakeholders: DOT’s, landscape architects, and homeowners.

	Allison Forstmann

Who we're looking for

Those who would like to shape policy and programs for increasing compost use in many applications.

Member highlight

Allison Forstmann is the co-chair of the Market Development Committee and has been with the committee for nearly two years. She is also the founder and CEO of ReCultivateNY, creating custom, on-site compost processing for farms, corporate campuses, community organizations, and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Brownfields.

 

Young Professionals

The USCC’s Young Professionals Program consists of a group of motivated individuals committed to building a community and network of young professionals from across the United States to further their professional development and networking opportunities within the composting industry nationwide.

	Leilani Ching

Who we're looking for

Professionals with less than five years in the composting industry under the age of 40.

Member highlight

Leilani Ching has been a Young Professional for four years and was recently chair of the YP’s outreach subcommittee. Leilani is also a brand consultant with nearly 12 years of diversified experience in strategy, integrated marketing, brand partnerships and social impact.

 

If you’re interested in volunteering for one of our committees, make sure to and fill and agree to our USCC Code of Ethics Policy and click on the link below to sign up.

Committee Interest Form