The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) announced its Hall of Fame inductees for the Class of 2022. This year, three more will join the 205 men and women who have been admitted since 1986. They are Willie K. Goode, Founder/CEO of Goode Companies & WB Waste Systems; Don Slager, former CEO of Republic Services; and the late Joe Winters, former Chairman and CEO of Winters Bros. Waste Systems of Long Island.
The Hall of Fame inductees were chosen by NWRA’s Board of Trustees from a list of distinguished finalists compiled by the association’s Awards Committee.
“This year was especially difficult for the Board of Trustees and the Awards Committee with so many distinguished nominations submitted to them,” said NWRA President and CEO Darrell Smith. “Ultimately, the leadership and contributions exhibited by Willie, Don and Joe were deemed to have reached the iconic status required to be a member of the Hall of Fame. I congratulate the Class of 2022 inductees on this prestigious recognition of their lifetime works.”
Hall of Fame inductees are selected based on scores in five categories, including recognition in the industry as a founder, pioneer, visionary or icon; enduring legacy and impact of contributions to the industry for a minimum of 25 years; steadfast values such as integrity, respect, courage, mentorship, volunteerism and inclusiveness; inspirational leadership at an NWRA service provider or supplier and on issues important to NWRA at the national, state and/or local level; and active association engagement and service as an ambassador of the industry.
About Willie K. Goode
Willie Goode started out working in the industry for his uncle at the age of 13. In 1991, he bought his first truck and started Goode Companies with a goal of having three trucks. Over the past 30 years, Willie continued to acquire assets in the Washington, D.C., Richmond, Va., Norfolk, Va., and West Palm Beach, Fla. markets which he has merged into WB Waste. He is passionate about helping small haulers share in success as well as promoting and providing opportunities for small minority businesses by assisting them in bidding contracts, purchasing equipment, and securing loans.
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