Lotus Thai is a sustainability professional with experience in building strategic plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and creating engagement programs to change behaviors. Previously, Lotus was the Environmental Integration Manager for Disneyland Resort where she changed the hearts and minds of 35,000+ employees. Currently, she serves as the City of Buena Park’s first Sustainability Manager and teaches Corporate Sustainability at Chapman University.

Tom Koutroulis is the Director of OC Waste & Recycling, a department of the County of Orange. OC Waste & Recycling manages one of the nation’s premiere solid waste disposal systems serving Orange County’s residents and businesses. On behalf of 34 cities and over three million residents, the department operates a network of three active landfills, three compost facilities, four household hazardous waste collection centers and 21 closed sites.

Tom began his career in the solid waste industry in Orange County working in a family business. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Tom has witnessed the ever-changing landscape for waste and recycling. Throughout Tom’s tenure in the industry, he has held various roles working on business improvement projects for safety, efficiency, customer service, technology implementation and provided key research and development in organics recycling.

Prior to being appointed Director in 2017, he served in a leadership role while working for Waste Management, Inc. as a Sr. Manager in Organics Project Development.