Mitch Kessler, President of Kessler Consulting, Inc., located in Tampa, FL has more than 31 years in the solid waste industry and has been responsible for hundreds of projects pertaining to comprehensive waste management, collection, recycling, and composting programs for municipalities, institutions, and private corporations. Mitch serves on the NWRA Recycling Committee; is immediate Past President of SWANA Florida Sunshine Chapter; and current SWANA International Board Representative. Mr. Kessler holds a Juris Doctor degree in Environmental Law, a Master’s degree in American Studies, a Bachelor’s degree in Management and an Associate’s degree in Horticulture.