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Our Mission

KOR is a non-profit (501c3), membership based network of representatives from government, industry, non-profit and public entities and individuals that support environmental stewardship through waste reduction, composting, reuse, recycling, and sustainable efforts in Kansas.

KOR provides advocacy, information, technical support, networking and educational opportunities in partnership with local, state, regional and national organizations.

The Kansas Organization of Recyclers does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, membership, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

Board of Directors

The KOR Board of Directors is comprised of up to fifteen, but no fewer than five, members. who represent the various categories of membership.  These unpaid volunteer are responsible for steering the strategic vision, ensuring legal and ethical compliance, and taking responsibility for the organization's financial health and fundraising success. 

Board members and officers serve two-year terms, and are eligible for re-election for up to five consecutive terms.

Officers - Executive Committee

Board President

Shay Hanysak

Lake Region Solid Waste Authority

Osawatomie, KS

913-952-2841

lakeregion.swa@gmail.com 

Directors

Michelle Gundy

City of Lawrence - Public Works

Lawrence, KS

785-832-3030

mgundy@lawrenceks.org

Secretary

Karen Ramsey

KC Can Compost

Shawnee, KS

913-353-5822

karen@kccancompost.com

Bill Sutton 

Shawnee County - Solid Waste Department

Topeka, KS

785-213-9339

william.sutton@snco.us

(Jan 2027 - Dec 2027)

Grant Tarr

City of Olathe

Olathe, KS

785-979-3054

getarr@olatheks.org

Treasurer

James Cook

McPherson Area Solid Waste

McPherson, KS

620-241-6559

jcook@maswu.org

Eric Nelson

Johnson County - Department of Health and Environment

Olathe, KS

913-715-6951

Eric.Nelson@jocogov.org

Phil Metro

Superior Essex

Hoisington, KS

620-653-1943

phil.metro@spsx.com

Let’s Grow Together

We are always looking for more businesses, organizations, groups or individual to join our organization as Members and to serve on our Board of Directors.

Contact us with any questions.

kskor@kskor.org

(785) 409-6681

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