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- Young Professionals
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- Symposium Committee Contacts
38th Annual SWANA Northwest Regional Symposium
April 18-20, 2023
Tulalip Resort Hotel
Each spring the Evergreen (WA and MT), Beaver (OR and ID), and Pacific (BC and Yukon) chapters hold a joint Northwest Symposium. Join solid waste industry professionals from a wide variety of specialized fields, where members come to exchange information and learn from technical experts.
The SWANA Evergreen Chapter is among the more active and diversely represented chapters in the nation. We have a positive reputation among members, neighboring chapters and the national organization for promoting innovation, supporting education, and taking on challenging technical and policy initiatives.
Our Board of Directors reflects who you are through its representation of public officials, engineering professionals, and commercial operators and haulers. Our members, sponsors and surrounding communities benefit from the energy we commit toward taking on tomorrow’s resource challenges.
Speakers
Keynote Breakfast Speaker

Kelley Johannsen, Vice President – Republic Services
Read Kelley’s Bio
Kelley’s career has been challenging and rewarding. Its focus has been in B2B sales and service across diverse market segments. For the past ten years, he has managed multi-location sales and service organizations across the Western and Southern United States.
His career includes:
- Seamless integration of resources and assets during the Shred-It/Cintas merger
- Deployment of sales training that repositioned Western Region from 9th to 2nd in sales
- Turnaround of branch operations with a 244% increase in sales revenue
- Introduction of process improvements and cost reductions that repositioned underperforming branch to achieve No. 3 in the nation
- Empowered sales team to generate a 253% increase in sales in one year
- A successful launch of a commercial operation in Houston, TX
Keynote Lunch Speaker

Kate O’Neill, Professor and Associate Dean – UC Berkley
Read Kate’s Bio
Keynote Breakfast Speaker

Alli Kingfisher, Organics and Food Center Supervisor – Washington Department of Ecology
Read Alli’s Bio
Keynote Lunch Speaker

David McCary, Assistant City Manager – City of San Antonio.
Read David’s Bio
Registration
Registration open in January.
Prices
SWANA Member | $500 ($575 after 4/1) |
Non-Member | $600 ($675 after 4/1) |
Young Professional (YP) | $400 |
Student | $100 |
Wednesday Only (includes Banquet) | $350 |
YP: Wednesday Only (includes Banquet) | $200 |
Thursday Only | $250 |
YP: Wednesday Only | $200 |
Add Ons
Tuesday Tours | $100 |
Tuesday Social Guest | $50 |
Wednesday Banquet Guest | $75 |
Wednesday/Thursday Breakfast/Lunch Guest | $50/meal |
Speakers and Sponsors will receive a code to use for complimentary registration per their benefit level.
Program
The symposium program will include sessions on:
- Organics Management Planning
- Aging Transfer Facilities Planning
- Waste Systems’ Financial Impacts (zero waste and funding opportunities)
- Emerging Landfill Industry Trends (PFAS, liner, leachate, and landfill gas)
- Sustainability and Recycling (life cycle assessment and EPR)
Download the Symposium Program PDF (subject to changes).
Tours (space is limited)
Our tours on April 18, 2023 include stops at:
- T-Mobile Park
- Lumen Field
- Georgetown Brewery
- Everett Landfill Redevelopment Project
Download the Tour Information Flier.
Sponsors/Exhibitors
Your company or organization has the opportunity to showcase itself to hundreds of solid waste management professionals by sponsoring or exhibiting at the upcoming 2023 SWANA Northwest Regional Symposium in Tulalip, Washington. The symposium attracts delegates representing public and private sector organizations in the Pacific Northwest solid waste industry. Only sponsors will have the opportunity to exhibit.
Check out the Sponsor Guide for all the details on sponsor opportunities and benefits!
View the Exhibitor Booth Floor Plan.
Thank you early sponsors!
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Young Professionals
Young Professionals Mentor Match Event
Have you ever been caught in a situation where you have a question that seems too dumb to ask your Project Manager or Client? Do you ever want to pick the brains of industry experts but have no idea where to start? Do you work in a setting where you’re the only employee with less than 10 or 20 years of experience? Are you curious who the most fun people are to drink with this evening?? All of these questions and more will be answered Tuesday night at 7:30 pm at the 2023 SWANA Northwest Regional Symposium’s Young Professional Mentor Match Event! Grab some drinks (must be 21 to attend) and swing on over after Tuesday night’s Social for our high energy speed-dating style mentor match event. You will get the opportunity to speak with several industry experts, meet other regional YPs, and open doors for future relationships and opportunities. Our goal is to provide YPs a stress-free opportunity to meet industry experts to develop mentorship opportunities, develop friendships with other regional YPs, and have an awesome after-party!
If you have any questions about the event, or if you are a Mentor interested in attending, please reach out to the SWANA Region 11 YP Representative, Nigel Baummer, at . We look forward to seeing you all there!Accommodations
Tulalip Resort Hotel

The 2023 SWANA Northwest Regional Symposium will be held at the beautiful Tulalip Resort Hotel.
$139 plus tax for Deluxe Queen or King (Mon-Thurs)
$179 plus tax for Resort King (Mon-Thurs)
$199 plus tax for Queen or King (Fri-Sat)
(For guests who want to extend their stay for the weekend)
You may make reservations by phone (mention SWANA for group rates)
Hotel reservations number: 1-866-716-7162
(Online reservations at group code rates are not functioning at this time)
Socials and Entertainment
In addition to learning and networking, we love to have a great time. Don’t miss these opportunities for an evening of amazing food, drinks and fun.
Tuesday, April 18
Sponsor Social and Young Professionals Mentor Match Event
Everyone’s invited to the Sponsor Social from 4:30 – 7:30 in the Ballroom where you’ll enjoy complimentary drinks and food while networking with Sponsor Exhibitors and other attendees. Following the Sponsor Social, keep the party going by joining the Young Professionals Mixer.
Wednesday, April 19
Banquet and Entertainment
Our banquets are known for incredible food and amazing entertainment! You’ll enjoy close-up magic from Nate Jester during our no-host cocktail hour from 5:00-6:00 pm and again for a full show during the banquet from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Nate Jester is an award-winning Seattle-based Magician specializing in magic, mind reading, and comedy. Nate has devoted countless hours to mastering sleight-of-hand magic and stage illusions. His love for the art began with a single deck of cards more than 28 years ago. His professional abilities and personable character emanate throughout each performance. His impeccable talent has established him as one of the nation’s leading magical entertainers. With a list of clients including Microsoft, Pepsi, McDonald’s, Intel, Google, Facebook, and Nintendo, Nate’s reputation as the Ace of Illusions clearly speaks for itself.
Symposium Committee Contacts
Your Symposium Committee is dedicated to planning an exceptional event. If you have any questions or comments, please contact them.
- Symposium Chair
Karam Singh | 321-370-3173 - Speakers
Matthew Hobson | 210-439-8702 - Sponsorships
Lewis Griffith | 253-573-2420 - Symposium Coordinator
Jeannie Balducci Wolf | 425-348-1440
Contact the Committee
Past Northwest Regional Symposia
2022: Winds of Change
April 27–29, 2022
Hosted by the SWANA Pacific Chapter
Radisson Vancouver Airport Hotel – Richmond, BC
2021: Industry Resilience Through An Impacted Economy
October 27-29, 2021
Hosted by the SWANA Beaver Chapter
McMenamins Edgefield Hotel—Troutdale, OR
2019: Make it Happen, Make it Matter!
April 20 – May 2, 2019
Hosted by the SWANA Pacific Chapter
River Rock Casino Resort—Richmond, BC
2018
April 18–20, 2018
Hosted by the SWANA Beaver Chapter
McMenamins Edgefield Hotel—Troutdale, OR
2017
April 25–27, 2017
Hosted by the SWANA Evergreen Chapter
Tulalip Casino Resort Hotel—Tulalip, WA