The Maryland Recycling Network (MRN) announced its 2026–2027 Board of Directors following the June 2 election at its annual meeting during the 2026 Conference.
Members elected
Michele Blair (City of Laurel) as president and
Rebecca Culler (Maryland Environmental Service) as vice president, and re-elected
Tony Drury (Washington County) as secretary/treasurer. The officers were also re-elected to a two-year term as directors.
The MRN Board consists of 17 members representing local and state government, private industry, nonprofit organizations, and citizens across Maryland.
This year’s election included 10 directors with three new members joining the board: Gina Van De Walle (Howard County), Trey Davis (Community Forklift), and Regina Cagle Irr, P.E. (EA Engineering, Science, and Technology). An additional seven directors will continue into the second year of their terms, providing continuity and experience.
PRESENTING THE 2026–2027 BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
*Asterisks denote new board members
OFFICERS: (Elected to a one-year term starting July 1, 2026)
• President – Michele Blair, City of Laurel, Economic and Community Development Department, Sustainability Division
• Vice President – Rebecca Culler, Maryland Environmental Service
• Secretary/Treasurer – Tony Drury, Washington County Department of Environmental Management