| ANNOUNCING: 2012-2013 IRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Results of the 2012 IRA Board of Directors election were announced at the IRA Annual Meeting of membership, October 2, Coralville, IA. Following is a listing of the 2012-2013 Board of Directors and Executive Officers:
Executive Officers
Yvette Clapp, Yellowbook, President
Bob George, Vermeer Corporation, Vice President
Darven Kendell, DMC Regional Waste Commission/Area Recyclers, Treasurer
Jennifer Jordan, Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center, Secretary
David Jackson, University of Iowa-Facilities Management, At-Large
Directors
Joe Horaney, Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency
Fred Kesten, Region 12 Council of Governments/Iowa Waste Exchange
Rhonda O'Connor, Metro Waste Authority
Sheila Samuelson, Bright Green Strategy
Joseph Skaff, City Carton Recycling, Inc.
Bryan Vander Meiden, KAL Services
Ex Officio Board Members
Scott Flagg, Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Matt Rasmussen, Iowa Department of Economic Development
Thank you to the volunteer board members and their respective agencies/businesses for their commitment of time and expertise. The IRA board is dedicated to the activities and affairs of our diverse association of educators, businesses, non-profit, and government entities promoting a healthy environment and economy through recycling and recycling related activities.
**Members are invited and encouraged to attend IRA board meetings. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of every other month at 10:00am (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.; subject to change). Tours are scheduled following each meeting (usually 1:00pm)—a great opportunity for members to learn and network! If you would like to host a tour and/or meeting at your facility in 2013 please contact the IRA office as soon as possible. | 
