Sustainability Experts Join SSE Board

Sustainable Surplus Exchange (SSE) continues its strong growth mode with the addition of three incredible individuals to its Board of Directors.  New to the team are Diana Shapiro, Dave Lange and Evan Matzen.  “The one common thread between all three directors is their work in sustainability,” said executive director, Sue Prelozni. 

Diana Shapiro is Chief Operating Officer at Environmental Waste Solutions, LLC (EWS). She specializes in helping fortune 500 companies reduce their costs associated with waste disposal, recycling and energy efficient lighting services. “I joined the Board with community involvement being very high on my list of priorities,” said Shapiro.  “I embrace the vision of SSE and hope to revolutionize their business model as the standard for San Diego.” A waste management consultant for over 12 years, Shapiro assures companies achieve their sustainability initiatives and divert waste away from the landfills.

Lending his expertise as an accredited LEED professional is Dave Lange.

He is an environmental consultant with Haley and Aldrich, integrating environmental and social performance into business strategies and initiatives. “SSE's mission resonated with me instantly as a sustainability professional,” said Lange.  “SSE’s innovative alternative to traditional waste disposal changes the conversation from ‘end of use’ to ‘end of life’.”  According to Prelozni, SSE plans with Industrial Environmental Association (IEA) where Lange has served as co-chair of the sustainability committee for five years.

“Sustainable Surplus Exchange fills a much needed void in the world of recycling and repurposing,” said new director Evan Matzen. “I look forward to being a part of its strong growth and replicating this model into other communities.”  Matzen is the Sustainability Manager for multi-billion dollar distributor, HD Supply. He is responsible for HD’s ideallygreen^SM initiative, which provides customers with green products and practices, as well as customized sustainability support and expertise. 

“Our team is evolving into a serious, passionate group of individuals committed to building sustainable communities,” said Prelozni.  “We will position San Diego as the leader in this movement.”