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Insa Riepen

Insa holds the equivalent of a bachelor of arts degree in banking from Germany and a bachelor of arts degree from Wayne State University, Detroit, MI in marketing and journalism. She spent 13 years in the automotive industry, in accounting, procurement and national steel sales. She has owned and run her own business (B&B in Germany), worked in various banks and for IBM, Hamburg. She developed education and outreach programs for a municipal waste authority in Southeastern Michigan and taught workshops on a variety of topics from waste reduction, to composting and using native plant material to prevent run off into the Rouge River, MI.

Insa received certification from the University of Utah's Nonprofit Academy in Leadership and Management for Nonprofits. As Executive Director at Recycle Utah, she has led the organization in growth of services to residents and businesses in Summit County since 1999. She was a board member of the Utah Non-Profit Association for six years. She is the treasurer of the Uinta Headwaters RC&D Council and a member of the board for over 10 years. Insa served two terms as a board member of the Friends of the Farm, overseeing McPolin Farm in Park City. She is also a member of the Park City Rotary Club, and the chair of the grants committee. Insa is involved in local non profits as a volunteer. She likes going for walks with her "recycled" dog, Dandy. Insa believes strongly that sustainability is everyone's business. She knows that Recycle Utah is empowering people to lead more sustainable lives. Daily.

Most recently, Insa was honored with the 2012 Community Leadership award, given annually by Park City's Leadership program. And she received the 2012 "Woman of the Year" award from the Park City Women's Business Network. In addition to all her accomplishments, she would one day like to be known for planting 1,000 apple trees. 

Shannon Beglin

James D'Angelo

James studied Chemical Technology and Watershed Ecology and has been enthusiastic about environmental conservation all his life. He spent the last 5 years operating a building material re-use program and working in the commercial and residential construction business. He also worked for the US Forest Service. He is a long time recycler and enjoys powder skiing. He is passionate about the efficient use of re-use in all aspects of our lives and encourages others to do the same. He is a valuable asset to the Recycle Utah team.

Emily Stein