Will Flower

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Will Flower

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About Will Flower

Background

  

A practical environmentalist, 

committed conservationist, 

and blessed philanthropist.


Professional Background

    "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."

    Winston Churchill

    Will Flower

    Background

    I am an environmentalist with 40+ years experience in protecting and enhancing our air, land and water.    


    My career began in 1983 at the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency ’s Office of the Director, where I advocated for and advanced environmental policy and programs.  In 1990, I joined Waste Management, Inc. and worked in the Midwest and in New York City -- some of the most dynamic markets in the country.  


    In 1999, I transitioned to Republic Services, Inc., where I  served as the Executive Vice President of Communications. In 2013, I moved to Long Island to join Winters Bros. Waste Systems, one of the finest family-owned and operated companies in America.  


    Today, I apply my vast expertise to regional and national environmental issues  and provide consulting services to organizations seeking to improve sustainable operating practices, expand environmental programs and navigate complex environmental regulations.   

    Skills

    Expert in leadership, communications, teambuilding, business development, advocacy, outreach, and crisis management.

    Education

    I have a Bachelor's degree from Bradley University and a Master of Public Administration (MPA)  degree from the University of Illinois at Springfield.

    Favorite Things

    Favorite People

    • My family
    • Joe Winters
    • Ronald Reagan
    • Condoleezza Rice
    • Teddy Roosevelt
    • Shirley Chisholm
    • Roswell Pettibone Flower, 30th Governor of the State of New York



    Favorite Quotes

    • Protecting the land, air and water is not a choice, but a responsibility.
    • None of us is as smart as all of us.
    • "Whenever the people are well informed, they can be trusted with their own government;” – Thomas Jefferson. (his quote continues: “that whenever things get so far wrong as to attract their notice, they may be relied on to set them to rights.")
    • "Don't tell nobody nothing."  - Jerry Flower, Sr.
    • Don't count the days...make the days count.
    • I can't help everyone, but I can help someone.


    What I'm Reading

    The following are some books, I've recently read:  

    • Finding the Mother Tree by  Suzanne Simard 
    • The Genius of Earth Day by Adam Rome
    • Eve of Destruction:  How 1965 Transformed America by James Patterson
    • Taking Heat by Ari Fleischer
    • Playing with Fire - the 1968 election by  Lawrence O'Donnell
    • The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green

    Favorite Hobbies

    • Sporting Clays and Skeet Shooting
    • Waterskiing 
    • Hiking 
    • Traveling
    • Cooking


    Video

    Talking Trash

    Mike LiPetri is a caring citizen and outstanding public servant. In this episode of the Mike LiPetri Show we "talk trash" and breakdown the basics of garbage and recycling from life after dropping off your waste to the curb. 

    Contact Me

    Questions or Comments

    Send me an email at willflowerwork@gmail.com.  I'll do my best to get back to you soon!

    Will Flower

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