Wisconsin Composting Council
The Future Wisconsin Chapter for the US Composting Council
In development: Wisconsin composters and compost enthusiasts are working to start a state chapter of the US Composting Council. If you are interested in joining these organizing efforts or participating in future meetings, please fill out this form.
Elected Board of Directors (elected May 1, 2025)
Alex Thomas, Dane County Waste & Renewables - President
Ben Stanger, Green Box, LLC - Vice President
Jerod Reuter, Purple Cow Organics - Treasurer
Laura Stevens , City of Milwaukee - Secretary
To learn more about the US Composting Council visit their website at www.compostingcouncil.org
We held the inaugural meeting of our chapter on March 26, 2025 in Milwaukee.
The group approved draft bylaws and voted on the first board of directors.
3 Year Term Board Members
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Kelly Adlington, Bucket Ruckus (Recycling Connections)
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Laura Stevens, City of Milwaukee
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Alex Thomas, Dane County Waste and Renewables
2 Year Term Board Members
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Marcus Gamoke, Busy Bee Compost
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Ben Stanger, Green Box, LLC
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Melissa Tashjian, Compost Crusader
1 Year Term Board Members
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Cory Groshek, Greener Bay Compost
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James Jutrzonka, Blue Ribbon Organics
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Jerod Reuter, Purple Cow Organics
COMMITTTEES
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Membership (recruitment/outreach) Committee: The function of this committee is to recruit new and retain existing members. The committee shall establish yearly membership goals, which may include the number of new members to be gained, the number of membership renewals achieved, and the degree of services. Membership is required to solicit nominations and prepare the ballot for WCC Board of Director elections and other matters requiring voting by the membership. Chair: Kelly Adlington
Education COMMITTEE
Education (training, operations support) Committee: The function of this committee is to establish and coordinate WI training, conferences, seminars, educational outreach events, and other meetings. The committee works in collaboration with the Membership Committee to build industry relationships and encourage collaboration with other organizations. Chair: Ben Stanger
First Meeting - May 22, 2025 - CLICK HERE for Notes
Next Meeting: June 24, 2025 @ 2pm Zoom - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
legislation COMMITTEE
Legislation (advocacy) Committee: The function of this committee is to work with and educate policy makers, regulators and WCC members to advance legislation, policy and funding that enhance opportunities to increase compost production, beneficial use of organic wastes, and compost use in Wisconsin. Chair: Laura Stevens
