DSWA Departments & Staff

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DSWA Departments & Staff

We are particularly proud of our people and “Team DSWA”, which provide the highest level of service to our customers. We are committed to constantly increase the diversion, beneficial use and recycling of materials to minimize disposal requirements.

DSWA's maintains a position as a world leader in developing innovative waste management solutions and our highly qualified team ensures we will continue to succeed in safeguarding our environment.

Pasquale S. Canzano P.E., BCEE
Chief Executive Officer - CEO

Pasquale S. Canzano P.E., BCEE was appointed as the Delaware Solid Waste Authority’s (DSWA) Chief Executive Officer by the Board of Directors effective January 1, 2007. Mr. Canzano received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Northeastern University and a Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn. He joined DSWA in 1977, serving as the project manager for the Delaware Reclamation Project, which was awarded the largest US EPA recycling grant under the Resource Recovery and Conservation Act. He has served as DSWA's Chief Engineer, Chief of Engineering and Operations and most recently as the Chief Operating Officer since 1991 and has overseen design, construction, and operation of solid waste projects, including landfills, transfer stations, landfill gas control systems, and various recycling projects. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Delaware, a Board Certified Environmental Engineer with the American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE) and is a national representative of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. He serves on the Council of the Delaware Association of Professional Engineers (DAPE) state licensing board and serves on the Board of Trustees of AAEE. As Chief Executive Officer, he is responsible for developing, implementing and managing a comprehensive solid waste management program in the State of Delaware in concert with DSWA’s Mission.

Richard P. Watson P.E., BCEE
Chief Operations Officer - COO

Richard P. Watson P.E., BCEE was appointed as the Delaware Solid Waste Authority's (DSWA) Chief Operating Officer by the DSWA's Board of Directors at their April meeting. Mr. Watson received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University and a Masters of Civil Engineering degree from the University of Delaware. Mr. Watson has been a part of the DSWA family since 1981, where he first served as a project engineer for Delaware's first double lined sanitary landfill. He has served as DSWA's Chief Engineer since 1991 and has overseen design, construction, and operation of all solid waste projects, including landfills, transfer stations, landfill gas control systems, and various recycling projects. He is a Professional Engineer in Delaware, a Board Certified Environmental Engineer with the American Academy of Environmental Engineers, and is the first United States International Waste Manager for the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA). Mr. Watson has led instruction in landfill design and operation for the ISWA and served as Past President of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America. In addition, Mr. Watson has served as an Environmental Engineering Program evaluator for the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. As Chief Operating Officer, he will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including planning, organizing, and implementing all programs, budgets, and operations for the DSWA.

Department Staff

Human Resources

Shelly Forcier
Human Resources Administrator

Financial Services

Ronald J. Peters, Sr.
Chief Financial Officer

Engineering Department

Anne M. Germain, P.E., BCEE
Chief Engineer

Facilities Management

Logan V. Miller, P.E., BCEE
Chief of Facilities Management

Robin M. Roddy, P.E., BCEE
Facility Manager
Cherry Island Landfill

Facility Manager
Sandtown Landfill

James Vescovi, P.E.,
Facility Manager
Jones Crossroads Landfill