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About Us
Staff & Board
Meet Our Staff
Our staff is committed to improving the environment by serving and educating our community. Contact staff members for more information about our programs and services.
Adam Cassi: Executive Director
Adam has been involved in community engagement, environmental education, and sustainability for nearly 20 years. Since becoming the Executive Director in 2018, he has been busy building collaborative partnerships, increasing community impact, and developing new initiatives focused on litter reduction and recycling. Staff management, grant writing and development, and overall strategy for mission fulfillment take up most of his time, though he may also be seen picking up litter, collecting hard to recycle materials, giving a presentation, or even puppeteering.
Contact Adam at
acassi@ktlcb.org or 419-213-2254.
Chrissy Miller: Community Education Specialist
Chrissy has worked in the environmental education field since 2016 and even worked as a research biologist for conservation issues facing Northwest Ohio. As Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful’s Education Specialist, she conducts educational experiences at schools and community centers, tables at local events around the city, and advances the public's knowledge about our city's sustainability efforts. She is passionate about connecting Toledo youth and adults to the natural world and empowering the next generation of environmental allies. She enjoys hiking, biking, and playing frisbee with her two best friends Midge & Duncan, her Australian Shepherds.
Contact Chrissy at
education@ktlcb.org or 419-213-2252.
Rachel Tippett: Community Engagement Specialist
Rachel believes in developing sustainable solutions to ensure that our environment can be enjoyed by all for many generations to come. She has been working in the sustainability field since 2017. As the Community Engagement Specialist, she is responsible for managing volunteer programming, including the Adopt-a-Road and Litter League programs. She also works with community organizations to recruit and manage volunteers for litter cleanups, special recycling collections, event recycling, tree plantings, and more.
Contact Rachel at
engagement@ktlcb.org or 419-213-2207.
Meet Our Board of Directors
Our board represents a collection of dedicated individuals from local nonprofits, governments, and businesses with a passion for our organization and those we serve. Board members work hard to ensure the long-term sustainability of KT/LCB as they ensure that our mission is prioritized with every decision.
| Name | Organization | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Watson - Board Chair | The Bard's Coffee | Owner | 2019 |
| Anthony Iovine - Vice Board Chair | Gateway Products Recycling | Sales Director | 2017 |
| Dennis Kennedy - Past Board Chair | 2012 | ||
| Jennifer Vancil - Past Board Chair | Retired from O-I Glass | 2005 | |
| James Adams | Rumpke Waste and Recycling Services | Senior Site Engineer | 2020 |
| Jenna Blackburn | Director of Business Development | Fast Signs | 2023 |
| Lucas Camuso-Stall | Toledo Lucas County Public Library | Director, Government Relations and Advocacy | 2022 |
| Mike Coonfare | Civil & Environmental Consultants | Senior Project Manager | 2021 |
| Michelle Hughes | City of Toledo Division of Environmental Services | Chief-Emergency Response | 2019 |
| Nick Komives | City of Toledo | Toledo City Council Member At-Large | 2020 |
| Laura Kubiak | Toledo Public Schools | Wildlife and Sustainability Instructor | 2020 |
| Patrick Marchman | Principal | KM Sustainability | 2023 |
| Silvia Pac | Climate Change Analyst | 2024 | |
| Benjamin Pushka | Board of Lucas County Commissioners | Sustainability Manager | 2023 |
| Dana Reising | City of Toledo Department of Public Service | Sustainability Manager | 2024 |
| Julie Riley | Lucas County Solid Waste Management District | District Manager | 2019 |
| Eric Scott | NRSA Coordinator | Housing & Community Development | 2024 |
