Peter Wallace, P.Eng. - VP Marketing & Development - Peter graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering and has 15 years experience in project development.  Peter held a position as Project Engineer for an engineering consulting company on the Ward Air Office Building & Shop Complex then as Project Manager for the Sun Life Centre Twin Towers in Toronto.  He acted as Director of Special Projects for Scotia Plaza and the related connections to the Royal Bank, National Club, First Financial Place, 100 Yonge Street, First Canadian Place, #4 King Street West and the King Street Subway.  He has 15 years experience in the environmental industry including PCB disposal and recycling, as well as onsite remediation and recycling of non-PCB transformers and associated electrical equipment.

Marc Mittleman, B.Sc., Vice President, Operations - Marc graduated from Kansas State University with a Degree in Horticulture and also studied Botany and Floristics at Arizona State University.  After graduating, he managed and directed a research laboratory investigating the potential of American Indian and arid adapted plants for commercialization.  In 1989 he joined Greenspoon Bros. Ltd., who at the time was Canada's largest demolition contractor.  As Wastestreams Manager, he oversaw the aggregate recycling plans, later developing into the role of Vice President, Research & Development for Canadian Eagle Recyclers Inc.  Marc has over 20 years experience in research and development in the waste recovery and recycling field and related operations including PCB's, contaminated soils, and hazardous and non-hazardous industrial waste.

Anthony Patafio, CETE, Project Manager - Anthony graduated from Sheridan College with a Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology-Environmental.  After graduating, he worked with the Region of Peel in the Waste Management Department.  Green-Port retained Anthony's services to act as their Site Foreman.  Within three years in the environmental field, Anthony was promoted to Project/Operations Manager to direct all on site and off site PCB, non-PCB, hazardous and non-hazardous waste services and recycling.  Currently Anthony manages Green-Port's new transfer and recycling facility at 64 Todd Road, for all dry-type and oil-filled <50 ppm transformers and related electrical equipment.  He also manages all off site environmental remediation and recycling activities for over 40 utilities as well as Fortune 500 companies in the Province of Ontario.

Aldo D'Amico, CETE, Site Foreman - Aldo received his Diploma in Chemical-Environmental Engineering Technology from Sheridan Institute of Technology and Design in 2004.  He commenced his career with Sheridan as a Laboratory Technician/Technologist and joined Green-Port in August 2005.  Aldo currently provides overall planning and direction of all site operations to meet scheduled quality, compliance, productivity and safety objectives with a mandate to minimize waste, maximize recovery, and ensure job/contract performance.

Brandon Deamer, CETE, Lab Technician - Brandon attended Sheridan College and achieved his Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology in 2008, specializing in sample analysis using AAS, GLU, UV-Carry and Spectronic 20 Spectrophotometers.  He joined Green-Port shortly after graduation in August, 2008 working as a general labourer, both in the shop and field, in order to gain knowledge of our services and product.  He headed up the establishment of our in-house laboratory and will be running our sample lab testing for in-house use and, once the lab has been certified, for customer sample testing requirements. 

Lea Benjamin, ISO Systems and Sales & Marketing Coordinator - Through Green-Port's growth we recognized the need to meet the challenges, needs and expectations of our customers.  Lea brings with her extensive experience in customer service and operations in order to improve and expand Green-Port's customer relationships and the service support we provide.  Additionally, she is the gatekeeper of our Quality Management and Environmental Management Systems through our certifications under ISO 9001 and 14001.  Lea also assists in developing new markets for Green-Port's development.

Olga Vieira - Office Manager - Olga obtained her Chiropractic Health Assistant Diploma in 1996 and subsequently obtained her License as a Real Estate Professional in 2007.  She brings years of experience in the accounting and office administration sector with proficiency in several accounting software programs and disciplines.  Olga is responsible for all Payroll and Accounting functions for Green-Port.  Interfacing between our project teams and the customer, Olga provides hands-on administration of contract changes and provides guidance and recommendations to project management concerning allocation of resources and associated risks when working with contractors and suppliers.

Petrina Skembaris - Administrative Assistant - Petrina obtained her Diploma in Early Childhood Education at Humber College.  She began her career in education at  the Peel Board of Education as a Teacher's Assistant, continuing on as a Daycare ECE Teacher.   Her career in education led her to an Accounting and Customs position in the provision of childcare products in the education sector.  Petrina is responsible for administering our bin/roll-off rental operations and providing administrative and accounting assistance to the entire team.

Trained Staff

We employ trained staff on our projects to meet or exceed government guidelines.  We have an Employee Health and Safety Policy Booklet which all GPE employees must first read and be familiar with prior to employment.  They are required to acknowledge and sign that they have read, understood and agree to be bound by GPE's Safety Policy.  GPE employees are trained in WHMIS, First Aid & CPR, Fall Arrest and Confined Space (HAZWOPER), rail track safety, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods according to the Act.  GPE staff is trained to operate heavy machinery such as forklifts and bobcats, and are properly DZ licensed.  Selected staff also receives training in asbestos and mold abatement removal and management.