Executive Leadership

Daniel (Dan) Youngs serves as Executive Director of LCSWMA. Dan oversees all areas of the organization, including long-term strategic planning, financial viability, capital projects, and providing reliable service to community stakeholders. Dan previously served as Chief Financial Officer for LCSWMA and was responsible for the organization’s financial and information technology, human resources, and employee relations strategy and programming. Before joining LCSWMA, Dan was a Controller for White Oak Mills, Inc., and held financial and operations positions in other companies, including a large mechanical contractor. He holds a B.S. in Accounting with a second major in Business Administration from Lebanon Valley College and an MBA from Lebanon Valley College.

Alexander (Alex) has served as LCSWMA’s General Counsel since January 2017. Prior to this role, Alex was a partner in a private law firm serving as LCSWMA’s independent legal counsel. In this role, Alex represents, or supervises the representation of LCSWMA in all legal matters. Alex is responsible to plan, organize, manage, budget for, direct, staff and control the legal work of LCSWMA. Alex holds a B.A. in Political Science and Economics from Swarthmore College and a J.D. from New York University School of Law. He is admitted to practice law before the courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania.

As the Director of Sustainability, Michelle provides strategic direction for LCSWMA’s diversified business initiatives, including renewable energy, sustainability, recycling, and real estate. She is also responsible for the oversight of LCSWMA’s environmental compliance program and public relations. Michelle holds a B.S in Environmental Science from Muhlenberg College and an M.S. in Strategic Leadership from Elizabethtown College. Prior to this role, Michelle held various business development positions with LCSWMA since joining this organization in 2007.

As Director of Engineering, Nicholas (Nick) is responsible for overseeing the planning, design, and construction of capital projects and infrastructure improvements across all LCSWMA facilities. He has over 15 years of professional experience in the engineering and solid waste management industries. He holds a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and is a registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania. Prior to this role, Nick held various engineering and project management positions since his start in 2013.

As the Director of Risk Management, Nicole brings over 10 years of experience in developing and implementing comprehensive risk management and safety strategies. In her current role at LCSWMA, Nicole oversees the development and execution of risk management and safety programs designed to protect both people and assets. Nicole holds a B.A. from Alvernia University, a master’s degree from Saint Joseph’s University and is certified as a RIMS Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP). With a keen eye for both current and emerging risks, she ensures that LCSWMA is well-prepared for potential challenges, balancing risk against opportunity to support the organization’s objectives.

As the Director of Finance, Richard brings over 20 years of various finance and leadership experience across several different industries. In his role, Richard oversees the accounting and finance, waste business, information technology, and human resources needs at LCSWMA. His financial expertise in the areas of cash management, financial reporting, investing, and insurance helps optimize LCSWMA’s assets. In addition, his leadership style, broad business experience in managing staff, and commitment to building team culture supports LCSWMA’s mission, vision, and core principles. He holds a B.S. in Finance from the University of Maryland.