About Us

It has come to a point where we must rethink waste management practices. We can create an environmentally friendly future by transforming waste into clean, renewable energy. We’re leading the path towards a sustainable, circular economy and creating a more efficient waste management system.

Our Solutions

At the core of our vision is to create an environmentally friendly future for the industrial landscape. We can only do that with a streamlined system of solutions that consolidates waste into sustainable energy for all.

Harnessing energy from waste – transforming untapped waste into clean energy.

Transition to circular economy – integrating waste collection with waste-to-energy systems.

Clean energy for the future – addressing rising energy demand sustainably

Consolidation for efficiency – strategic acquisitions for improved waste management.

Compliance through innovation – meeting regulatory requirements with waste-to-energy technologies.

Clean energy for the future – addressing rising energy demand sustainably

Compliance through innovation – meeting regulatory requirements with waste-to-energy technologies.

Consolidation for efficiency – strategic acquisitions for improved waste management.

Our Solutions

At the core of our vision is to create an environmentally friendly future for the industrial landscape. We can only do that with a streamlined system of solutions that consolidates waste into sustainable energy for all.

  • Harnessing energy from waste – transforming untapped waste into clean energy..
  • ransition to circular economy – integrating waste collection with waste-to-energy systems.
  • Clean energy for the future – addressing rising energy demand sustainably
  • Consolidation for efficiency – strategic acquisitions for improved waste management.
  • Compliance through innovation – meeting regulatory requirements with waste-to-energy technologies.

Our Strategy

At the core of our vision is to create an environmentally friendly future for the industrial landscape. We can only do that with a streamlined system of solutions that consolidates waste into sustainable energy for all.

  • Harnessing energy from waste – transforming untapped waste into clean energy..
  • ransition to circular economy – integrating waste collection with waste-to-energy systems.
  • Clean energy for the future – addressing rising energy demand sustainably
  • Consolidation for efficiency – strategic acquisitions for improved waste management.
  • Compliance through innovation – meeting regulatory requirements with waste-to-energy technologies.

About Us

A team that collectively boasts nearly 20 years of industry expertise, we are equipped to develop waste disposal transition plans for business owners looking to scale up. With strategic financing for waste management, recycling, and energy management and a team that excels in accelerating revenue, enhancing EBITDA, and improving margins, we showcase our commitment to transformative growth for all and sundry.

Brandon Velasquez

Founder

With a passion for business and a calling to the ever growing waste problem. Brandon found a niche in the waste management industry that can increase profits and move our society towards a circular economy sustainably. He put together a world class team that has cumulatively more than 130 years of experience and over 100+ transactions under their belt.

Michael Hess

Chairman

Michael Hess is a seasoned C-level executive, bringing over three decades of leadership and proficiency in strategic financing, investment, and M&A transactions. His distinguished career is marked by the successful steering of M&A and financing deals, with an aggregate valuation exceeding $1 billion. This achievement underlines his deep understanding of public capital markets and a solid track record of executing transactions from concept to close. He is also the current Chairman and CEO of ABS Advisory Services Group.

Dr. Art HenSchen

Board Member – Waste Operations

Art is a seasoned entrepreneur boasting over 50 years of diverse business expertise, from strategic planning and operations management to IPOs. His distinguished career has seen him successfully launch four companies, execute over 50 acquisitions worth up to $88 million each, and secure over $323 million in credit/venture funds. His proficiency extends to staff training, business operations, conflict mediation, post-acquisition management, and company turnarounds. Art’s proven team recruitment and development skills have played a key role in his accomplishments

Charles Melcher

Board Member – Operational Management

Charles Melcher is a seasoned Senior Executive at Vicinity Energy, North America’s largest provider of district energy solutions. With a unique blend of C-suite P&L experience in a global Fortune 500 company, he has a proven track record of driving business transformation, revenue acceleration, EBITDA growth, and margin improvements across sectors. His expertise encompasses leading turnarounds, stimulating business growth through acquisitions and organic development while executing geographic diversification strategies.

Brandon Velasquez

Founder

With a passion for business and a calling to the ever growing waste problem. Brandon found a niche in the waste management industry that can increase profits and move our society towards a circular economy sustainably. He put together a world class team that has cumulatively more than 130 years of experience and over 100+ transactions under their belt.

Michael Hess

Chairman

Michael Hess is a seasoned C-level executive, bringing over three decades of leadership and proficiency in strategic financing, investment, and M&A transactions. His distinguished career is marked by the successful steering of M&A and financing deals, with an aggregate valuation exceeding $1 billion. This achievement underlines his deep understanding of public capital markets and a solid track record of executing transactions from concept to close. He is also the current Chairman and CEO of ABS Advisory Services Group.

Dr. Art HenSchen

Board Member – Waste Operations

Art is a seasoned entrepreneur boasting over 50 years of diverse business expertise, from strategic planning and operations management to IPOs. His distinguished career has seen him successfully launch four companies, execute over 50 acquisitions worth up to $88 million each, and secure over $323 million in credit/venture funds. His proficiency extends to staff training, business operations, conflict mediation, post-acquisition management, and company turnarounds. Art’s proven team recruitment and development skills have played a key role in his accomplishments

David Hall

Board Member – Accounting & Finance

David is a distinguished finance leader with nearly 30 years of experience. He is recognized for revitalizing Aqualis’s financial arm and reducing uncollectable receivables. As VP of Finance at Safe Streets USA, he adeptly managed essential financial functions. His sector expertise extends to waste management, having closed 25 significant transactions, the largest amounting to $10MM. An adaptable strategist, David excels in financial analysis, budgeting, and business modeling.

Matt Revord

Board Member – Legal Counsel

Matt is a results-oriented leader with over 30 years of experience, holding dual roles as a Chief Legal Officer and Chief People Officer. He brings a wealth of knowledge in corporate transactions, securities, governance, contracts, intellectual property, franchising, and litigation, complemented by proficiency in talent acquisition, human resources, compensation, and benefits. Since 2021, Matt has served as the Chief Legal Officer and Chief People Officer of Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant.

David Hall

Board Member – Accounting & Finance

David is a distinguished finance leader with nearly 30 years of experience. He is recognized for revitalizing Aqualis’s financial arm and reducing uncollectable receivables. As VP of Finance at Safe Streets USA, he adeptly managed essential financial functions. His sector expertise extends to waste management, having closed 25 significant transactions, the largest amounting to $10MM. An adaptable strategist, David excels in financial analysis, budgeting, and business modeling.

Matt Revord

Board Member – Legal Counsel

Matt is a results-oriented leader with over 30 years of experience, holding dual roles as a Chief Legal Officer and Chief People Officer. He brings a wealth of knowledge in corporate transactions, securities, governance, contracts, intellectual property, franchising, and litigation, complemented by proficiency in talent acquisition, human resources, compensation, and benefits. Since 2021, Matt has served as the Chief Legal Officer and Chief People Officer of Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant.

Charles Melcher

Board Member – Operational Management

Charles Melcher is a seasoned Senior Executive at Vicinity Energy, North America’s largest provider of district energy solutions. With a unique blend of C-suite P&L experience in a global Fortune 500 company, he has a proven track record of driving business transformation, revenue acceleration, EBITDA growth, and margin improvements across sectors. His expertise encompasses leading turnarounds, stimulating business growth through acquisitions and organic development while executing geographic diversification strategies.

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