Southeast Region

Southeast Region

ReMA’s Southeast Region (SE) represents members in the entire states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and the territory of Puerto Rico.

Driving Our Mission

Our Leadership

Our chapter leaders are dedicated to driving our mission forward, providing guidance, support, and expertise to serve our members and community.

Bill Sulak

President

FPT Tennessee
(615) 567-8047

Blake Cloninger

Vice President

Biltmore Iron & Metal Co Inc
(828) 253-9317

Thomas Bennett

Secretary/Treasurer

High Tide Metals Inc
(843) 723-7821

Barry Wolff

Membership Chair

Charleston Steel & Metal Co
(843) 722-7278

meet our board

Board of Directors

Bill Sulak

Chapter President

FPT – Franklin
(615) 567-8047

Blake Cloninger

1st Vice President; Scholarship Chair

Biltmore Iron & Metal Co. Inc. – HQ
(828) 253-9317

Barry Wolff

Additional Voting Representative; Membership Chair; Past President

Charleston Steel & Metal
(843) 722-7278

Thomas Bennett

Treasurer; Secretary

High Tide Metals, Inc.
(843) 723-7821

Chip Koplin

Communications Chair; Director at Large

SA Recycling – Atlanta-Sampler Way
(478) 718-7005

John Bianculli

Legislative Chair

Trademark Metals Recycling, LLC.
(813) 314-6443

Becky Berube

Director At Large

United Catalyst Corporation
(864) 834-2003

Michael Derer

Director At Large

Shelmet LLC
(561) 688-9700

Christian Fisher

Director At Large

CMC
(864) 398-4096

Josephita Harry

Director At Large

Pan American Zinc LLC
(786) 414-0625

Roch Leavitt

Director At Large

ASM Recycling Inc
(251) 470-0765

Rob Roe

Director At Large

CMC Steel South Carolina
(803) 227-7868

David Seaton

Director At Large

Seaton Iron & Metal Co. Inc.
(423) 745-3192

Bobby Triesch

Director At Large

SA Recycling – East Point
(404) 557-9157

Rob Wise

Director At Large; Young Executives Chapter Liaison

Metal Conversions Ltd
(754) 283-2181

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Benefits of Membership

ReMA membership provides the tools, connections, and opportunities recyclers need to thrive in this ever-evolving essential industry.

Networking

ReMA provides you with unparalleled networking opportunities to develop trusted relationships and grow your business.

Training

Build your industry knowledge with ReMA. Explore in-person and virtual events, and find unparalleled educational opportunities specifically designed for recyclers.

Advocacy

From federal and state to international, ReMA’s advocacy efforts build on the role the recycled materials industry has in ensuring a sustainable and resilient future for our planet and our economy.

Safety and Compliance

Safety is ReMA’s number one core value. We offer a variety of industry safety services and programs ranging from onsite and virtual sessions led by one of ReMA’s professional safety staff to traditional safety posters, videos, and handbooks.

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Member Communications

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State Resources

State specific policies, active legislation and regulations, and other resources may be accessed by selecting the applicable state.

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Empowering future generations

Scholarships

All you need to know about SE’s Abe Brenner & Ken Iverson Scholarship Program.

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Spotlight in Pictures

Photo Galleries

View Southeast Region event albums!

Southeast Fall 2024 Convention

Nov 20-22, 2024 | Charlotte, NC

Southeast Fall 2023 Convention

Nov 8-11, 2023 | Savannah, GA

Southeast Spring 2023 Fly-In

May 7-8, 2023 | Williamsburg, VA

Southeast Meeting at ISRI 2023

april 17-20, 2023 | Nashville, TN

Southeast Fall 2022 Convention

Nov 9-11, 2022 | Mobile, AL

Southeast Spring 2024 Fly-In

May 22-24, 2024 | Atlanta, GA

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