Executive Staff

Mrs. Shapiro came to EWS in 2001 with over 15 years of “Corporate America” sales experience. She is responsible for the overall day to day management of the company and reports directly to Mr. Williams. Mrs. Shapiro manages the team of National Sales Directors that aid EWS Affiliates in closing joint venture accounts. She is also responsible for managing the staff that screens new prospective EWS Affiliates. Prior to EWS, Mrs. Shapiro ran her own successful EWS Affiliate business in Southern California. She has worked in Corporate Sales for Merrill Lynch, Spherion Corporation, and Capital Management Sciences selling stocks & bonds, technology solutions, and fixed income portfolio analytic software. She has a BBA with a minor in Exercise Science from The University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Mr. Strasner joined EWS with over 15 years of prior entrepreneurial work experience as a business owner specializing in investing bond proceeds (in excess of $25 billion) for entities across the U.S. Mr. Strasner has a BS Degree in Finance and a Masters of Business Administration. He is responsible for managing EWS's Account Management Team - the largest division of EWS. Mr. Strasner and his staff are charged with working with the joint venture clients that EWS Affiliates bring to EWS in order to uncover the errors and savings opportunities in those clients' accounts. With a keen eye toward budgeting, cost control, and financial processes, projections and efficiencies, Mr. Strasner provides a positive and powerful impact on the profitability of the joint venture accounts brought to EWS by its Affiliates.

Mr. Maher virtually grew up in the waste business, and now has over 10 years professional experience in the solid waste and recycling industry. He is responsible for managing the EWS Support Division, which is charged with aiding EWS Affiliates in their local practices as well as aiding them in generating joint venture accounts. Prior to joining EWS, Mr. Maher spent many years working with one of the largest national waste hauling firms in the country. He has received numerous sales achievement and performance related awards, and he continues to motivate and train the EWS Affiliate base in their ongoing businesses.

Sherry Barshaw joined EWS in 1999 after spending over 15 years in management and finance. She is responsible for the supervision and execution of all the company’s internal and external financial reporting. Her vast operational experience also makes her uniquely qualified to manage the daily operation of the billing and customer service departments.