Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Levin Gaston, Chair and Treasurer (RFT Liaison)

Gaston Tree Debris Recycling and Gaston Mulch and Soil

Levin is the COO at Gaston Tree Debris Recycling and Gaston Mulch and Soil, focusing on regenerating our soil and water using repurposed material from the urban forest! He also has experience as a John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Coach, Trainer. Experienced in Disaster Debris Planning and Operations. He’s been in the industry since 1972 as a founder of Gaston Tree Service, opened Florida’s first state recognized wood recycling facility in Gainesville in 1986. Served on recycling committees with the FDEP TAG committee, UF, City of Gainesville, and USDA.

Xavier DeRoos, Director

Renüable 

I’m the founder of Renüable. We operate event, commercial, drop off, and residential composting services around most of the state. We currently serve Miami Dade, Broward, Tampa and St. Pete, Sarasota, Gainesville, Orlando, and many of the areas in between. 

Chris Snow, Vice Chair

US Composting Council

Chris has over 30 years of municipal solid waste management experience in the areas of organics recycling, solid waste collection and recycling programs, disaster debris management, and capital projects planning and construction management. Chris has an undergraduate degree in Resource Management, and a Masters in Urban Planning from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. 

Gary Bilbro, Director

EcoSafe Zero Waste

Gary Bilbro is a recycling professional with experience working with Organics diversion, Composting, Waste-to-Energy, Curbside recycling, and consulting with public, private and non-profit associations within the industry.  Gary is Director of Sales, US for EcoSafe Zero Waste, which provides programs and tools, including compostable liners for waste generators to divert organics from the waste stream with a goal of producing contaminant free material for composters and making Zero Waste to Landfill possible.

Kim Martin, Co-Owner

PRO, Inc.

Kimberly Martin's childhood curiosity for gardening grew into a passion for agriculture as she served in numerous leadership roles in the Future Farmers of America through middle and high school. After earning a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Agriculture Education from the University of Florida, she taught High School Agriscience for the School District of Hillsborough County for nearly 20 years. In 2014, Kimberly and her husband, Cody, opened PRO Inc, a Greenwaste recycling compost farm in Odessa, FL that transforms plant and manure matter into compost, mulch, and firewood. Kimberly is excited to utilize all she has learned in the last 12 years composting to further Florida's growing compost and recycling industry.

Michelle Owen, General Manager

Circular Services

Michelle Owen is the General Manager at Circular Services, where she oversees operations at five composting facilities across Florida, managing the diversion and processing of over 275,000 tons of organic material and food waste annually. With more than a decade of leadership experience in the composting industry, Michelle has a strong background in operational management, regulatory compliance, and market development, with experience spanning Florida, Texas, and California. She holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University and has been an active member of the U.S. Composting Council since 2015. 

Brittany Webb, Chief Research & Marketing Officer

Nature Coast Soils

Brittany P. Webb is the Chief Research & Marketing Officer for Nature Coast Soils, where she leads product development, branding, market development, and strategic initiatives for compost-based soil products. A University of Florida graduate and native Floridian, Brittany brings a background in brand development, marketing, communications, sustainability, and organizational leadership, including seven years in the water and wastewater industry. She is passionate about advancing education, establishing and fostering meaningful connections, and creating opportunities that drive innovation and growth.