Jes Foster

Jes Foster

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Solid Waste Manager at City of Asheville

  • Education

    • Lenoir-Rhyne University

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      Master of Science - MS Sustainability Studies
    • Duke University

      1994 - 1998
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Environmental Sciences and Policy

      Activities and Societies: Morris Udall Scholar for Excellence in National Environmental Policy Benjamin Duke Leadership Scholar Student Recycler of the Year 1998

  • Experience

    • Catawba Lands Conservancy

      Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
      Assistant to the Executive Director

      Summer Intern in 1996 and 1997. Assisted in developing priorities for land conservation in Mecklenburg County; drafted long-term action plan for future land acquisitions; initiated contact with local land owners; developed presentations for potential land donors; solicited memberships.

    • Duke University

      May 1998 - Sept 1999
      Community Education Coordinator

      After working as a Student Recycler for Duke Recycles for 4 years while in undergraduate school, I joined the team full time post-graduation as the Duke Recycles Community Education Coordinator. Responsibilities included researching and interpreting new environmental laws and regulations; providing appropriate training to the University community; coordinating and organizing conferences, tours, information fairs, and volunteer programs; and training and coordinating student employees.

    • Warren Wilson College

      Oct 1999 - Aug 2017

      Supervise campus facilities operations departments, including Recycling & Waste Management, Motor Fleet and Auto Shop, Customer Service, Landscaping, and Custodial Services Manage a comprehensive, award-winning waste reduction program for all campus waste, providing innovative recycling, composting, and waste collection and disposal services; provide supervision and support for a variety of campus environmental initiatives including LEED certification of buildings, utility monitoring, and solar power system interconnection

      • Facilities Operations Senior Supervisor

        Jun 2016 - Aug 2017
      • Sustainability Coordinator and Waste Management Supervisor

        Oct 1999 - Jun 2016
    • City of Asheville

      Aug 2017 - now
      Solid Waste Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ICS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800

      FEMA Emergency Management Institute
      Jan 2016
    • Certified Integrated Solid Waste Management - Manager

      The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
      Jan 2019
    • Certified Composting Program - Manager

      The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
      Jan 2021
    • Certified Collection Systems - Manager

      The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
      Jan 2018