Kyle Winkler is program manager for Zero Waste Pittsburgh, a project of the Pennsylvania Resources Council. He received his degree in Environmental Sciences from Oregon State University in 2004, after which he worked for a startup company, whose focus of creating custom compost tea blends for horticultural and agricultural applications. Prior to his current work with zero waste, he was involved with waste water treatment and recycling for a specialty sub-contractor. During the last 3+ years he has helped special events, businesses and municipalities start, assess, improve and implement recyclable and compostables collection programs in Southwest Pennsylvania.

Since February 2010, Corey has been working diligently to expand and enhance Ohio State’s sustainability efforts. He has expanded organics recycling across campus, lead the effort that achieved zero waste at Ohio Stadium, encourages sustainability in the workplace, and fosters the use of the campus in the classroom. Previously, Corey served as the first Sustainability Coordinator for the Ohio Board of Regents (OBR) beginning in November 2008. He led the University System of Ohio sustainability efforts, in the areas of energy efficiency and renewable energy, green workforce development, and the incorporation of environmental issues in postsecondary curriculum. He developed a partnership with the Ohio Environmental Council to create and implement Ohio Green Pathways (www.ohioenergypathways.org) project which positions Ohio to become the country’s leader in green workforce development. Additionally, he penned the Strategic Energy Plan for the University System of Ohio, a report titled, “Rising to the Opportunity: Considerations and Recommendations for a University System of Ohio Sustainability Initiative” and drafted the University System of Ohio Sustainability Initiative. Before joining OBR as Scheduler for Chancellor Eric D. Fingerhut in July 2007, Corey worked for national environmental nonprofit organizations in Pittsburgh and New York. He received his B.A. in Political Science from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Public Administration from The Ohio State University.

Mary Jo DiSalve is an Events Administrator for the City of Dublin, Ohio, a position she has held since 2000. She has a B.S. in Journalism, Public Relations from Bowling Green State University and a M.A. in Communications from the University of Dayton. Mary Jo is a corporate sponsorship seller and strategist. Her responsibilities include negotiating and implementing all sponsorships, as well as overseeing the marketing and public relations efforts for City-sponsored special events including St. Patrick’s Day, Independence Day, the Dublin Irish Festival and Halloween Spooktacular. Prior to joining The City of Dublin, Mary Jo was co-owner of Market Street, a marketing, communications and public relations consulting firm. She also spent several years as an independent communications consultant and as bank marketing officer.