Leadership

Recycling in America is at a turning point.

We all know recycling is important, but today’s recycling programs are in crisis. Increasing costs and decreasing recovery jeopardize their survival. We need to recycle differently.

We also know that global warming isn’t a myth, it’s real. Fossil fuel combustion and landfilling are inundating our atmosphere with carbon…putting our world at risk. We need to dispose of waste and generate power differently, too.

Let’s do this together.


Board of Directors

Justin Converse, Co-Founder and Chairman

A recognized leader in the energy and recycling industries, Justin Converse serves as chairman and chief executive officer of Converse and Company, Inc., an energy brokerage, material handling, and  logistics management business headquartered in Spartanburg, S.C. Justin has extensive experience working with electric utilities and industrial customers throughout the Southeast. A graduate and current member of the Board of Trustees of Wofford College, Justin is an active member of his local community serving on numerous public, private, non profit boards.  He is dedicated to promoting educational opportunities in South Carolina.

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Brian Gilhuly, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Brian Gilhuly is an entrepreneur and investment professional, having lead companies in a number of industry verticals including: energy, healthcare, real estate and media.  Brian is currently focused on the efficiency and effectiveness of waste recovery and clean energy to significantly reduce our collective carbon footprint. Prior to the founding of RPS, Brian worked on the development and commercialization of Accordant Energy’s ReEFTM fuel technology deployed by RePower South.  Previously, Brian served as chief operating officer of SAMI Health, a healthcare and risk management technology company founded in partnership with the Yale New Haven Health System.  Brian is a graduate of Providence College with distinction.

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Scott Montgomery

With over 15 years of financial management experience as an investment banker, venture capitalist and entrepreneur, Scott Montgomery began his career in Poland by starting a successful multi-national textile printing joint venture. In 2001 Scott co-founded and served as chief executive officer of the Southern Mulch Company, a green waste recycling, composting and retail landscape supply businesses. Twelve years later he co-founded and served as president and chief executive officer of Core Care Medical, a healthcare software company. A graduate of Hampden-Sydney College, Scott serves on the Board of Trustees of the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Foundation, the Spartanburg Day School and Upstate Forever’s advisory board.

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Robert Shepard

A 40-year veteran of the environmental and waste management industries, Robert (Bob) Shepard has extensive professional experience in waste collection, disposal and recycling. Bob is currently owner and VP at GreenRock Strategies LLC, an environmental consulting firm focused on sustainable waste solutions. Previously, he was Republic Services’ regional vice president, responsible for all solid waste operations in the Carolinas, Florida and Georgia. Bob also served as vice president and chief operating officer of Fennell Container Company, Inc. and its affiliate companies until its 1995 sale to Republic Services. He has served on the Board of Directors of the National Solid Waste Management Association, and is past Chairman of the Clemson University Board of Visitors.  A Clemson University graduate and Charleston, S.C. native, Bob is also managing partner of R. N. Shepard Investments, LLC and serves on the Board of LSC Environmental Products, LLC.

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