Management Manager

Russ W. Leistiko

****@*********.*** Leverage Business Opportunities & Manage Operations

***** ***** **** **** *** Complete Package in Composting & Organic Waste

Recycling

Carver, MN 55315

R: 952-***-**** . C: 612-***-****

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QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Recognized expert and pioneer in composting processes and organic waste

management in Minnesota. Speaker and award-winning subject matter expert

in "green" and cutting-edge concepts and processes at industry

meetings/seminars. Apply proprietary and state-of-the-art processes to

turn organic waste materials into useful, marketable products, cut

operating costs, and increase profitability.

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LEADERSHIP AND INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

R & W SANITATION, INC., R & W ROLL-OFF SERVICE, INC., R & W

COMPOST SERVICE

R W FARMS LLC, Carver, MN

Provide recyclable/compostable waste management services and operations

that depart from costly landfill mentality by creating solutions that

turn unwanted waste into finished useful products

Owner / Operator 20 Years to Present

Forerunner in State of MN when composting concepts were unknown. Started

by using European methodologies; was first to recognize value in

composting, "green," benefits, and waste management concepts. Established

state connections; in touch with new, upcoming, marketable solutions

nationwide.

. MPCA licensed; lease/operate 3 sites as RW Farms in the MN Twin Cities

metro area

. Marketed 15,000 yards of finished compost to MN customers, creating

revenues of $150,000, 2010

. Processed/marketed 5,000 tons of waste wood for cities/others,

generating sales of $75,000, 2010

. Initiated and spearheaded a business partnership with the City of

Minneapolis, resulting in a long-term contract to collect 50% of the

City's yard waste

. Initiated a partnership with the MN Arboretum to manage their

tree/yard/organic waste operations

. Recipient of The Governor's Award for Pollution Prevention, 2009

SKB / NRG

An organic/yard waste composting facility operating in the MN Twin Cities

that developed yard waste and recycling/source separated organics

programs, as well as produced and marketed related finished products.

Operations Manager (Reported directly to CEO) 1998 to 2005

Major role developing and operating this facility; involved in all

aspects of business. Managed operations in 14 compost sites across MN

Twin Cities; directed efforts of 10 equipment operators and 3 site

managers.

. Changed company operations; utilized equipment to cut labor from 9

full time (FT) and 27 temporary employees to 4 FT personnel, while

boosting organic processing volumes 200%

. Analyzed productivity of each operator; restructured to maximize

individual workforce strengths

. Worked closely with environmental services in Carver, Hennepin,

Ramsey, Scott and Wright counties

. Used vast knowledge of collection/processing equipment to cost

effectively negotiate, purchase, and sell high value pieces of

equipment ranging from $25K to $500K

. Created many different varieties of compost/soil blends and marketed

finished compost and wood waste products to the MN Dept. of

Transportation (MN-DOT), commercial businesses, and individuals

? Designed composting programs and pad for receiving and

composting source separated organics

? Managed pilot projects including a compost pilot project

composting food scraps with yard waste

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RELEVANT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON, Midwest Madison, WI

Studies in Compost Facility Management Certificate of

Completion

MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY

Current Methods in Minnesota Organics Waste Management

SEMINARS, SYMPOSIUMS, CONTINUING EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH

Annual MPCA Composting Seminars

National and State Solid Waste Conventions and Tradeshows

Investigations and On-Job Research in New or Upcoming

Processes/Methodologies include:

. Current / New Proprietary Improved Methods and Break-throughs

. Odor Control

. Conduct Site and Geographic Location Analyses

. Impact of State/Local Zoning and Regulations on Specific Sites

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

MCCA License, State of MN To Operate Composting Facilities and

Produce Related Products

Class A - CDL Operate/maintain varied trucks, construction,

agricultural, and processing equipment

Certifications: HAZMAT (MN Pollution Control), CPR (Red Cross), OSHA

& Confined Spaces /State of MN

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SELECTED SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND PUBLIC EVENTS

Spoke to the Mayor & City Council of Mayer, MN to explain yearly compost

activities & event schedule, 2010

Served as Consultant to Master Gardeners at the Minnesota Arboretum to

solve problems and demonstrate the benefits of soil run-off; saved them

$35K in processing fees & $7K/$10K in purchasing annually, 2010

Addressed a group of 35 specialists from Midwest Composting and appeared

as a panel member on topic of "Problem Solving Difficult Issues in the

Composting Industry," 2009

Worked with a legislator in the State House of Representatives to assist

in authoring a Bill banning use of non-biodegradable yard waste

materials, 2009

Requested by State of IA to bring & discuss compost samples to State

Refresher Course for a group of soil scientists, biology professors,

large poultry growers, feed lot managers, & waste water treatment people,

'08

Interviewed by Bio Cycle Magazine about a demonstration project to

compost yard waste combined with food waste and its benefits, October,

2007 publication

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM), Member

United States Composting Council, Member

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