Upper Midwest Chapter

Upper Midwest Chapter

ReMA’s Upper Midwest Chapter includes the entire states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa. It also includes the eastern portion of the province of Saskatchewan with a western border of Provincial Highway 35 and the entire province of Manitoba.

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.

Ean Kuhlmey

Chapter President

Lakes Iron & Metal – Detroit Lakes
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Crystal Palmer

1st Vice President

CW Companies
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Christopher Phelps

Treasurer

Alter Metal Recycling – Anoka
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Galen Crozier

Secretary

Alter Metal Recycling – Cedar Rapids
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Shane Alsdurf

Chapter Board Member

Alliance Recycling Group
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Curtis Goodman

Chapter Board Member

Alter Trading Corporation – HQ
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Markus McDonell

Chapter Board Member

Sadoff Iron & Metal Co. – HQ
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Jennifer Pierce

Chapter Board Member

Alter Trading Corporation – HQ
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Thomas Schrader

Chapter Board Member

US Bulk Transport
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Eva Shine

Chapter Board Member

Shine Bros Corp
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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.

Upper Midwest chapter

State Resources

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

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Upcoming Events

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    Empowering future generations

    Scholarships

    The Upper Midwest Chapter is proud to offer an annual scholarship program that provides educational funds to applicants of member companies. Please refer to the Scholarship Section of our webpage to learn more.

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    Contact Us

    Whether you’re looking to connect with local chapter leadership or have a general membership question, we are here to assist you.

    Questions about this Chapter?

    Reach out to the Chapter Leadership for inquiries related to chapter activities, membership, volunteer opportunities, and more.

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    General Membership Questions

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