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Mitchell Weiner Wins the Andy Gump Award The M.Z. "Andy" Gump Award is the industry's most prestigious honor. www.psai.org +1 - 952 - 854 - 8300 info@psai.org PAGE 2 CONTINUED FROM COVER… Mitchell Led His Company's Growth and Diversification Efforts The Weiners' company has grown tremendo usly under Mitchell's leadership and has diversified over the years. Today it is known as Russell Reid and Mr . John. They serve New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania with services including wastewater, solid waste, jetting jet vac, septic pumping, video pi pe inspecting, and waste grease removal in addition to their portable sanitation services. The impact Mitchell has had on our industry cannot be overstated. High Level of Career and Business Achievement It takes more than a big industry name or a life - lo ng career in the business to win this award. The Andy Gump Award honors those that conduct business and personal relationships with fairness and integrity. Mitchell embodies all that the award represents: • Conducting business and personal relationsh ips wit h fairness and integrity • Working to im prove the image of the industry • Introducing innovative approach es to portable sanitation needs • Creating new products, services and related technology • Leading colleagues in the advancement of t he portable sanitation ind ustry Mitchell consistently lives the values and the spirit of the Andy Gump Award. U nder his leadership, Mr. John was named a "Hero at Ground Zero" for the company's work in New York in the aftermath of 9/11. More recently, the company stepped up with a rapid response team after Hurricane Sandy devastated New Jersey, providing critical relief services in the midst of devastation. Mitchell is someone of whom we can all be proud – and that we should thank for the work he has done on behalf of our industry. Please join us in honoring Mitchell Weiner, the 2015 Andy Gump Award Winner! "Mitchell is … an innovator for our industry. He has helped design operational and billing software, which he has freely shared with many service operators in our industry. Within his own company, Mitchell instituted the use of DriveCam, which cultivates safer, more responsible drivers." "Mitchell has spent his entire career focusing on improving the image of our industry…he has been committed to creating a look and feel for our business that is professional and second to none. This extends from the sharp images projected by the fleet, to professionally uniformed and trained staff. His commitment to having clean trucks, first class equipment … as well as the willingness to invest in the best available technology have enabled our organization to lead the industry as a pioneer and innovator. Setting the bar high is something that Mitchell has always felt strongly about – force your competitor to rise to your level , thus raising the industry standard across the board . " Nancy Gump presented the Andy Gump Award to Mitchell Weiner in Nashville last week.