Below is a listing of all IRA committees, including the committee chair(s) and committee members. Contact committee chair(s), if you would like to join a committee or have questions related to the committee's work.
Audit Committee
Performs an annual financial audit of the IRA.
Mitzi Brunsvold, Committee Chair, Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency
Jennifer Jordan, Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center
Zac Hornung - IACC, Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency
Elizabeth Mackenzie, The University of Iowa
Awards & Scholarship Committee
Creates, develops and evaluates an annual awards program recognizing outstanding contributions to recycling and waste reduction in Iowa. Plans and implements an annual scholarship award program.
Joe Bolick, Committee Chair, Iowa Waste Reduction Center
Jake Jansen, City of Dubuque
Steve Kohtz, Region XII Council of Governments
Cassie Riley, Metro Waste Authority
Emily Sisk, HDR
Communications & Programming Committee
Enhances and strengthens the visibility of the IRA through complete and accurate messaging. Enhances members' and the public's understanding of recycling and solid waste issues through communication channels including, but not limited to, monthly newsletters, social media, print materials and press releases.
Plans and develops programs, events and services that add value to membership and advance the goals of the IRA.
Cassie Riley, Committee Co-Chair, Metro Waste Authority
Emily Sisk, Committee Co-Chair, HDR
Steve Kohtz, Region XII Council of Governments
Mitzi Brunsvold, Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency
Ashley Noonan, University of Dubuque
Jane Wilch, Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center
Laura Davis, Midland Davis
Conference Committee
Assists with planning the annual conference held each October in conjunction with ISOSWO.
Bryce Stalcup, Committee Chair, Waste Commission of Scott County
Laura Davis, Midland Davis
Cassie Riley, Metro Waste Authority
Mitzi Brunsvold, Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency
Bev Wagner, Committee Chair, Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
Stephanie Graham, Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Finance & Development Committee
Ensures IRA assets are managed in accordance with approved policies and serves as a resource to the board on financial matters.
Increases and diversifies funding and provides continued growth and financial stability for the IRA.
Bryce Stalcup, Committee Chair, Waste Commission of Scott County
Steve Kohtz, Region XII Council of Governments
Franklin Rosario, Sibelco
Ben Kilburg, Can Shed
Governance Committee
Mitzi Brunsvold, Committee Chair, Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency
Laura Davis, Midland Davis
Franklin Rosario, Sibelco
Joe Bolick, Iowa Waste Reduction Center
IACC/Organics Recycling Committee
Oversees the Iowa State Chapter of the U.S. Composting Council to advance organic recycling education, advocacy, and development of Iowa's compost industry.
Joe Bolick, Committee Chair, Iowa Waste Reduction Center
Legislative Committee
Develops annual legislative priorities, plans an annual legislative event and manages the IRA's legislative liaison.
Steve McNeal, Committee Co-Chair, International Paper
Mitzi Brunsvold, Committee Co-Chair, Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency
Bryce Stalcup, Waste Commission of Scott County
Mark Jansen, Vermeer
Troy Willard, Can Shed
Joseph Chapman, Schupan
Ben Kilburg, Can Shed
Franklin Rosario, Silbelco
Membership Committee
Promotes, increases and retains membership. Works with staff to maintain a membership database. Surveys membership for interests, needs and strengths.
Mitzi Brunsvold, Committee Chair, Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency
Bev Wagner, Committee Chair, Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
Steve McNeal, International Paper
Joe Bolick, Iowa Waste Reduction Center
Joseph Chapman, Schupan
Nominating & Board Member Management Committee
Develops a slate of board candidates, recommends candidates for board vacancies, orients new board members and provide guidance to all members of the board.
Franklin Rosario, Committee Chair, Silbelco
Bev Wagner, Committee Chair, Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
Strategic Planning & By-Laws Committee
Updates and enhances the IRA's strategic plan. Reviews the association's by-laws and standing rules to ensure the board is in compliance and all rules are in accord with current practices.
Mark Jansen, Committee Co-Chair, Vermeer Iowa & Northern Missouri
Bev Wagner, Committee Co-Chair, Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
Cassie Riley, Metro Waste Authority
Joe Bolick, Iowa Waste Reduction Center
Updates and enhances the IRA's strategic plan. Reviews the association's by-laws and standing rules to ensure the board is in compliance and all rules are in accord with current practices.
Mark Jansen, Committee Co-Chair, Vermeer Iowa & Northern Missouri
Bev Wagner, Committee Co-Chair, Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
Cassie Riley, Metro Waste Authority
Joe Bolick, Iowa Waste Reduction Center