Harvey W. Gershman
Chairman, President, Founder
Owner Associate and Co-Founder
Education:
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Key Areas of Expertise:
Strategic thinking and planning; procurement and negotiation assistance; system administration; change management; expert witness; and project financing coordination
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"Earth Day 1970 first inspired my career to focus on helping do better things with waste.
And, I have been able to do just that for the past 40+ years."
Mr. Gershman has been active in the solid waste management field as an adviser to government and industry for over 50 years, specializing in strategic guidance and infrastructure and services development assistance to solid waste service/system managers and owners. He has managed the preparation of many long-term plans, market studies, cost and independent feasibility analyses, technology reviews, contractor procurements, contract development and negotiations, and project financing activities for a broad range of recycling, composting, solid waste management, waste-to-energy, receivership, and district energy projects. These projects have resulted in sustainable, efficient integrated waste management systems accepted by the community and its leadership.
As a thought leader, Mr. Gershman is a sought-after presenter at national industry conferences and many other regional conferences. He also contributes articles to leading industry publications.
In 2020, MSW Management magazine presented him with the MSW Legacy Award, which honored 30 professionals who have made significant contributions to advancing the solid waste management industry over the past 30 years.
In 2019, he was awarded the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)’s Lawrence Lecturer award, given to individuals recognized as national/international leaders and experts with substantial, significant, and sustained contributions to the field of solid waste management.
See his complete, insightful, and inspiring keynote presentation in this 42-minute video:
In 2013, SWANA presented him with the Robert L. Lawrence Distinguished Service Award, one of the highest honors in the solid waste industry, for his significant contribution to the solid waste management profession. In 1993, he was awarded SWANA’s Professional Achievement Award.