Management Team
Peter Lobin, Partner
Peter has the unique perspective point of having started on the recycling side of the waste management business. With recycling and customer service now playing such a large role in waste management, Peter’s insights and experience have helped SWS develop a reputation for professionalism, innovative solutions and quality service. Peter co-founded a major plastic recycling firm – only one of three in the U.S. that recycles post-consumer plastic bottles and manufactures an end product from the recycled materials at the same plant.
Peter also has an in-depth knowledge of operational efficiencies in the waste and recycling industries. He has been instrumental in developing new creative procedures that meet the unique waste and recycling needs of SWS’s clients. His experience in creating outlets for recyclable materials enables him to offer our clients innovative yet practical solutions.
In addition to having worked for the federal government, Peter has an extensive experience in working with city, county and state agencies on a variety of projects. His knowledge of working with government organizations precludes the learning curve often experienced by many contractors that have worked primarily in the commercial and industrial marketplace.
- B.S. and a M.A. in International Relations from the University of Southern California
Lydia Kuyawa-Dow, Partner
Ms. Kuyawa-Dow brings the understanding that comes from 25 years of environmental industry experience spanning a tremendous cross-section of industries, processes and client operating environment.
As the Director of Strategic Planning and Recycling at Waste Management, Inc., Ms. Kuyawa-Dow managed the construction and operation of solid waste transfer stations, landfill cell development and wastewater treatment plants. She also was responsible for the implementation and oversight of several renowned recycling programs such as the Democratic National Convention, the Chicago Blue Bag Program, Chicago O’Hare Airport Waste Management Program, several county compost programs, Mobil plastic oil bottle recycling program and the creation of comprehensive recycling programs for 52 Kraft Food processing plants. While at Rust Environment and Infrastructure (a unit of Waste Management), Ms. Kuyawa-Dow managed the construction and operation of solid waste transfer stations, landfill cell development and wastewater treatment plants.
- M.S. Environmental Engineering, Kennedy Western University
- B.S. Environmental Science and Biology, Iowa Wesleyan College
- Corporate Environmental Leadership, Certificate of Completion, Yale University
- SWANA Certified Recycling Manager
Scott Normandeau, Partner
Mr. Normandeau has 18 years of experience working in the environmental services and waste management industry serving as General Manager and Business Development Manager of two leading environmental service firms. Mr. Normandeau’s roles included managing the solid and hazardous waste program for a Fortune 100 industrial client.
He has experience working with clients in both the private industrial and government sectors. Mr. Normandeau currently manages some of SWS’ largest and most complex projects involving diverse waste streams and emerging technologies. Recent projects include designing a waste management program complete with on-site treatment, waste minimization, green purchasing and recycling plans for a luxury resort in the Bahamas. Mr. Normandeau has used his experience to gain a first-hand understanding of the financial and logistical challenges associated with running a business. He is familiar with the mandate to reduce costs and improve efficiencies while focusing on the core business. His knowledge of regulations, material handling, disposal costs and alternative methods of disposal has allowed him to offer a different perspective on all waste disposal issues. Mr. Normandeau provides not only this perspective, but also offers our customers his creativeness and management knowledge to successfully handle any waste stream in a cost-effective manner.
- M.B.A., Rivier College
- B.A. Biology and Environmental Studies, Bowdoin College