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LJP Waste Solutions is a zero landfill solutions company. For more than 30 years, we have been helping large manufacturing companies reach sustainability goals by converting waste to fuel to power clean energy.
We sort, shred, and bale waste before converting it to clean energy. We compile detailed reports of waste by category and the amount of waste that was able to be converted into clean energy.
Providing Zero Landfill solutions is our primary focus – one we’ve been working on since 1997. This initiative is part of a larger zero waste goal, which compliments the value we offer our clients, communities, and our environment.
Our Mission is to keep our communities clean, recycle everything we possibly can, and transform waste into clean-burning alternative fuels. And it’s not just words, it’s what all of us at LJP are committed to achieving, and helping our clients achieve, each and every day.
We are able to provide clean fuel for the area by converting already shredded materials to Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF). This method eliminates reliance on fossil fuels. RDF conversion is one of the most important aspects of our process.
Jesse Samuelson is the Director of Business Development at LJP. He has 23 years of experience in the waste and recycling industry. Mr. Samuelson has spent his entire career at LJP. He learned the business from the ground up and now heads up our business development. He has a AAS Degree in Accounting from South Central College located in North Mankato MN.
Kent Harrell is the President of LJP. He has over thirty-four years of experience in the waste and recycling industry. Previously Mr. Harrell was with WM (formerly Waste Management) in various roles including Area Vice President of Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and St. Louis. He has a Bachelor of Business degree with an emphasis in transportation from Western Illinois University.
Andy Thom is the Chief Financial Officer of LJP. Part of his role as CFO is helping lead LJP’s growth through multiple acquisitions and significant expansion. The first 17 years of his career was spent primarily in manufacturing and production-related industries. He has significant experience with transactions and start-up projects. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Business Management from Southwest Minnesota State University and has been a CPA since 2004.
Sheldon Swensen has been the Vice President of Operations at LJP since October, 2022. He has over 33 years of prior industry experience with various size companies and has achieved success in both sales & operational roles. Sheldon has a proven track-record in driving operational excellence, strategic expansion and numerous other key performance indicators. He is most proud of his accomplishments with enhancing customer satisfaction and striving towards safety excellence throughout his career. Sheldon earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and was a member of the football team that won the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) in 3 consecutive seasons.
Sarah Swanson-Cullen is the Human Resources Manager at LJP and has been with LJP for the past two years, fostering a positive and productive workplace. With a master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Sarah focuses on enhancing employee well-being, optimizing organizational practices, and driving engagement. It is her goal to support LJP’s mission by aligning our people strategies with sustainable business goals, ensuring a thriving environment for both our team members and our planet.
Andy Forstner is the Plant Manager at LJP North Mankato facility. He has 12 years of experience in the waste and recycling industry. Andy started out as a forklift operator in 2012 and worked his way up to Plant Manager. Andy attended Minnesota State University-Mankato from 2006-2010 where he studied exercise science and was also an athlete.
Charlie More is the Operations Manager at LJP. He has spent time leading the plant, shop and hauling operations during his 24 years with LJP. Charlie’s well-rounded experience gives him the unique ability to solve customer needs, specifically involving zero-landfill initiatives. He enjoys spending time fishing and relaxing outdoors with his family and 3 dogs at his Iake cabin on the Iron Range in Northern Minnesota.
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