Environmental Research & Education Foundation Appoints Three Industry Leaders to Board of Directors 

Raleigh, N.C., February 17, 2026 – The Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) has appointed three new members to its Board of Directors, strengthening the foundation’s leadership with deep expertise across heavy equipment, trucking, and digital innovation in the waste and recycling industry. 

The newly appointed board members are Martin Mattsson, Key Accounts Director, Waste and Recycling at Volvo Construction Equipment; Jonathan Randall, President of Mack Trucks North America; and David Young, Vice President, Digital Group at Terex. 

“These appointments reflect EREF’s continued commitment to grounding research in real-world operational insight,” said Bryan Staley, CEO of EREF. “Martin, Jonathan, and David each bring a systems-level perspective on how equipment, technology, and infrastructure shape the future of waste management. Their leadership will help ensure our research remains relevant, actionable, and aligned with the challenges facing the industry.” 

EREF’s Board of Directors provides strategic guidance and oversight to support its mission of advancing scientific research and education that benefit the waste management industry and protect human health and the environment. 

EREF continues to expand a board that reflects the full breadth of the modern waste industry, from equipment and vehicles to data, systems, and applied research.