People
ACT employs the best and the brightest in the industry. Our service group is trained extensively on all required programs, as well as additional programs ACT has put into place internally. ACT provides all personnel, equipment, materials and other resources required to service your environmental needs.
Our senior management team has over 100 years of industry experience.
Walter Singer, President
CEO, President and Founder of ACT, Walt has led the company to become a market leading environmental presence in California. ACT has experienced consistent financial growth while having an exemplary safety record with The EPA, DOT, DOTS and local agencies. Walt is responsible for the overall strategy, operational growth and recruiting top talent to ACT. He is also expanding the company’s role with the State of California’s green initiatives.
Walt earned a BS from USC School of Engineering, and a MBA from California State University, San Francisco. Walter currently is on The USC Viterbi School of Engineering Board of Advisors, which sets curriculum and industry standards. Walt also has his General Contractor license. He is a family man who enjoys attending his children’s events. In his spare time Walt is an outdoorsman who enjoys golf and fly-fishing. Walt and his family live in Saratoga, California.
Vince Cavaliere, Director of Sales , Southern California
Vincent M. Cavaliere (Vince) joins ACT with over 21 years of environmental sales and marketing experience. Over the years he has successfully managed annual sales revenues in excess of $45 Million with responsibility for all sales in four western states including California, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico. He brings to ACT a wealth of experience and knowledge along with a superior level of customer service. These skills will allow continued unparalleled successes in revenue growth for ACT. In addition Vince brings expertise in new geographic areas and market sectors of the Environmental industry.
On a personal note: Vince grew up in Canada and attended Vanier College in St. Laurent Quebec. Vince has 6 children, Michael, Ashley, Chris, Liam, Ryan and Cade. He is an avid sports fan, especially Hockey and has in recent years, along with his wife Maureen become a great fan of travel.
Douglas Downey, Branch Manager
Douglas Downey has over 23 years of experience in the handling, storage and management of hazardous materials and waste. He is a member of ACT’s staff assigned to our southern New Mexico, and Mexico operations. Douglas has managed the daily operations of loading, transporting and handling materials from generator sites all through the Republic of Mexico and southern New Mexico facility prior to off-site shipment and disposal. Douglas's experience in on-site hazardous waste stream management and broad training background helps to ensure all regulatory laws locally and internationally are met by proper individual training and work experience.
Robert C Goff, Jr. TSDF Operations Manager
Robert has over 18 years of experience in the management of hazardous materials which began after serving in the US Army. Some examples of his experience include various degrees of project management, the Waste Division Manager for a waste brokerage company, Corporate Compliance, Site Safety Officer and General Manager for TSDF’s in Maine and New Mexico.
Robert has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Western Kentucky University. After a long history of moving around the United States, Robert has decided to settle into Albuquerque NM with his wife and children.
Polly Wagner, NM Regional Manager
Polly has over 16 years of environmental experience that includes almost 11 years of experience in the hazardous waste industry and 5 years as an operations manager of a Part B Permitted TSDF for Rinchem Company, Inc in Albuquerque, NM. Polly has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from New Mexico State University as well as obtaining her Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Certification in 2005. Polly has occupied many different positions during her career in the environmental industry such as, a gas cylinder handler in college, a Waste Water Laboratory Technician, and a hazardous waste technician for a pharmaceutical manufacturer. In her career at Rinchem, she started as Hazardous Waste Field Chemist to a Hazardous Waste Coordinator, which led her right into management. Polly joined ACT in 2011.
Jo-Ann Ricci, Controller
Jo-Ann has over 45 years of experience in operations for manufacturing, purchasing and sales. Jo-Ann has an extensive background in start-ups. She joined ACT to help implement processes, hire needed personnel, as well as head up the Accounting Department. Jo-Ann learned her accounting skills from Canada College. Jo-Ann and her husband have two sons, James and Anthony.
Adam Brandin, Director of Sales
Adam has over 21 years of environmental industry experience, including several years in operations and operations management. Adam has industry experience with Romic and Rollins Environmental. Adam has been with ACT for eight years and has been instrumental in its continued growth. Adam, along with his other skills, also has direct sales and sales management experience within the Hazardous Waste Industry, selling environmental disposal, demolition and construction services to Fortune 500 firms including Biotech and Semiconductor organizations. Adam received his BS in Environmental Sciences from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo.
Larry Moore, Branch Manager
Larry has over 29 years of senior management experience in the hazardous waste industry. Throughout his career, Larry has been involved in everything from Field Service and Transportation to Sales and Marketing. Larry was President of Gen Tec Solutions Inc., successfully managing its growth until its merger with ACT. Prior to Gen Tec, Larry spent 20 years as Vice President with Pacific Treatment Environmental Services, Inc. of El Cajon, CA. Larry holds a General Contractors License A/B with a hazardous waste endorsement. Larry and his wife enjoy traveling together and family gatherings with their children and grandchildren at their home.
Pat Johnson, General Manager
Pat has over 16 years of environmental industry experience, as well as a contractor’s license with a hazardous waste endorsement. Pat also has several professional degrees from OSHA, DOT, San Jose Fire Department, and is HM-181 certified. Pat has occupied many different positions during his career in hazardous materials from transportation to remediation and management. In his position with ACT, Pat is the Sunnyvale Branch Manager and oversees operations both in and out of the office. Pat is also the Compliance Officer for the entire staff as well the facility.
Brian Trefault, Branch Manager Merced
With over 20 years of sales and management experience, Brian is the Branch manager at ACT’s newest location in central California. Brian was hand-picked for this position by the CEO because of his extensive background in sales and hazardous waste. Brian came to ACT as a Senior Marketing and Sales specialist where he was responsible for over 350 new clients and the most profitable sales division companywide. In his current role, Brian is responsible for hiring and managing ACT’s vision of Safety, Customer Retention as well as all other aspects of the business. Brian and his wife live in Atwater and he spends his free time mentoring youth and coaching sports.
Krista Wood, Director of Corporate Compliance
As ACT’s Corporate Compliance Manager, Krista brings more than 11 years of experience in the environmental industry. Under Krista’s guidance ACT has received several commendations and awards for its stellar safety performance. Krista is tasked with protecting the health and safety of our two greatest assets: our employees and our environment. She is responsible for DOT compliance, developing safety programs, preparing and maintaining permits and training staff and clients. Krista also provides her expertise to ACT’s clients throughout California.
Krista is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health with an emphasis in Industrial Hygiene from Utah State University. She is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers and the American Industrial Hygiene Association.
Pasquale M. Paduano, General Manager
Pasquale has over 25 years of successful sales leadership and operations management experience in the environmental management services industry. He recently joined the ACT Team to support and drive sales and revenue growth for the company.
For over half of his career Pasquale has successfully driven sales of comprehensive environmental management services to a broad spectrum of industries, as well as the public sector. He has successfully held sales management roles driving tremendous sales growth in the western US for several of the largest environmental services providers in the country.
A dedicated and focused Environmental Professional, Pasquale also has extensive direct practical experience in TSDF plant operations management, Transfer Station operations management, field services and project management, and emergency spill response.
Pasquale earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from Long Island University while serving in the US Coast Guard Reserves. A devoted family man Pasquale lives in Cypress with his lovely wife Annabelle and two wonderful children Giovanni and Miranda.
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