Michael B. Goebner, Senior Vice President – Facilities

Mr. Goebner is responsible for all operational and financial aspects for Clean Earth’s five soil treatment/recycling facilities—Clean Earth of Carteret; Clean Earth of Philadelphia; Clean Earth of New Castle; Clean Earth of Southeast Pennsylvania; and Clean Earth of Maryland—and for Clean Earth’s hazardous waste facility, Clean Earth of North Jersey. Mr. Goebner has extensive experience running hazardous and non-hazardous waste treatment facilities including permitting, siting and government relations. Mr. Goebner graduated from The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Resource Management.

Steven C. Sands, Executive Vice President

Mr. Sands is currently President and CEO of the Clean Earth Dredging Technologies, Inc. division. As a co-founder of CEDT, Mr. Sands has developed technology and methods for stabilization and beneficial reuse of dredged materials. Mr. Sands’ responsibilities include business development and full operating profit and loss for the division. Mr. Sands has 16 years of experience in the environmental industry. Steven Sands graduated from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.

James F. Hull, Vice President - Sales and Marketing

Mr. Hull joined Clean Earth in 2006 and is responsible for all company sales and marketing activities. Mr. Hull has been working in the waste industry since 1990. Throughout his career, Mr. Hull has proven himself to be an initiator and developer of business growth and profitability. His accomplishments are evidenced by him being selected three times for Waste Management’s Circle of Excellence which recognizes the company’s top sales representatives.  Mr. Hull was also the recipient of the prestigious Eagle Award naming him Waste Management’s top industrial sales representative. Mr. Hull graduated from West Virginia University.

Phyllis Onofrietti, Director of Human Resources

Ms. Onofrietti manages all Clean Earth’s Human Resources and related functions. Since 1983, she has held a wide variety of HR management and generalist positions primarily in the environmental, manufacturing and waste industries in both union and non-union environments.  She has been successful at integrating Human Resources into companies’ overall goals and objectives. Ms. Onofrietti has extensive experience in employment law/labor relations, talent management, compensation/benefits, payroll, training analysis/development, organizational behavior, M&A transitioning and legal compliance. She graduated from Montclair University/Pace University with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Science in HR Management/Labor Relations from New York Institute of Technology (NYIT).

Averil B. Rance, Vice President - Environmental, Health & Safety

Mr. Rance has more than 20 years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety. Before joining Clean Earth, he worked for Philips Services Corp. (PSC), Phoenix Safety, ABB Environmental Services, Stout Environmental and Enviropact. His extensive knowledge and experience in regulatory compliance, operations, and general management help make Clean Earth a premier provider of environmental services. Mr. Rance graduated from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Engineering, as well as an AHERA Certified Management Planner.

Raymond M. Sittig, Vice President - Business Development

Ray is responsible for leading all business development and acquisition activities for the Company. He has extensive experience completing mergers and acquisitions representing Buyers and Sellers in a variety of transactions. Career progression includes over 18 years of Waste Industry experience executing in excess of 100 transactions for both Regional and National Environmental Services firms. Mr.Sittig graduated from Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management.