Jim Frey

About Jim Frey

I am CEO and co-founder of Resource Recycling Systems (RRS). I have more than thirty years of expertise in recycling and waste management program development both as public services and private enterprises. I began my career growing non-profit recycling programs from start-ups to full-scale municipal collection services and MRF operations. Since 1986, I have turned my attention to RRS clients and developing their resource recovery capacity, with a specific interest in municipal projects as well as Extended and Voluntary Producer responsibility.Specialties: material recovery systems, solid waste management systems, recycling based manufacturing projects,market development initiatives,business - industrial environmental management programs

Experience

1. Co-founder, Rrs Board Executive Chair

   Rrs Resource Recycling Systems

   Jan 1986 — Present · Ann Arbor, MI, US

   Resource Recycling Systems is a nationally recognized environmental consulting and engineering firm that has worked for 40 years to partner, innovate and engage groups and individuals to build a sustainable and waste-free future. We foster and deliver results that advance the economic, environmental and social bottom line of public, private and institutional stakeholders. Whether you are interested in recycling at the curb, infrastructure design, sustainable operations or comprehensive circular systems design and deployment, our qualified team has the expertise and tools to launch or enhance your organization’s programs and impact.My role in RRS projects is targeted at high value-added client centered consultancies where strategic project development skills are directed at understanding client needs, requirements, resources, goals and objectives and then focusing RRS and client resources on cost effective problem solving action strategies for high impact long term progress in growing circular and sustainable materials management systems. In this way, I am able to best apply my expertise in high level strategy development, tactical planning and scoping, resource allocation, client liaison, cost/benefit analysis, risk assessment, system management, impact tracking and continuous improvement to reach long term objectives.

Education

• Rackham Graduate School, University of Michigan

  Graduate Program, Environmental Quality

• University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

  MBA, Business Strategy, Economics and Public Policy

• Grand Valley State University

  BPh, Environmental Psychology

  1973 — 1977

Skills

• Environmental Policy
• Energy Policy
• Environmental Compliance
• Strategy
• Manufacturing
• Climate Change
• Sustainability
• Environmental Awareness
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Policy Analysis
• Solid Waste
• Carbon
• Recycling
• Business Strategy
• Sustainable Development
• Waste Management
• Nonprofits
• Program Management
• Sustainability Consulting
• Management
• Energy Efficiency
• Environmental Management Systems
• Strategic Planning
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Renewable Energy
• Business
• Sustainable Business
• Environmental Consulting
• Project Management
• Start-Ups
• Research
• Waste
• Community Outreach
• Environmental Issues
• Policy
• Grants
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Education
• Public Speaking