DANIEL J. SHAPIRO - Since 2004 Dan has pursued business consulting activities predominantly, but not exclusively, related to the scrap metal recycling industry building on his over 47 years of experience in both family-owned and corporate entities.  He has worked with many scrap companies around the country and Canada to coordinate and install significant equipment installations and deal with management issues across a broad range of topics including systems, software, accounting procedures, equipment selection and installation, etc. He has also developed and marketed tools to increase the efficiency of operations and a metrics based incentive pay program to enhance employee performance at all levels within a company. In addition, he has facilitated implementation activities for companies utilizing management systems, such as the Recycling Industry Operating Standard (RIOS) and Responsible Recycling for Electronics (R2), to effectively manage their operations, environmental compliance and health and safety issues. He has also been engaged on numerous occasions as an expert witness in cases related to the scrap metal recycling industry.

SUMMARY

Consultant/manager with over forty-five years of experience in Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Scrap Metal industry including successful acquisition of failing facility and growing business 400% into continuously profitable entity.  Track record of designing and implementing turnkey projects and modifications to facilities and equipment.  Areas of expertise include:

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

SCHWABE, WILLIAMSON & WYATT, Vancouver, Washington                                             2019 Engaged to provide expert opinion on utilization and damage to dock facility during bulk loading of scrap steel into vessels for export.

CASH-N-CARRY USED AUTO PARTS, Savannah, Georgia                                                     2019 Provided analysis of scrap operations related to auto salvage operations to increase value of scrap metals generated.

GELBER + SANTILLO, New York, NY                                                                                     2018 Provided analysis of value of scrap loaded in overseas containers for export.

VORYS, SATER, SEYMOUR and PEASE, LLC, Columbus, OH                                               2018 Engaged to analyze effects of operations of scrap equipment on neighbor related to vibrations and emissions.

GROSSMAN IRON & STEEL COMPANY, St. Louis, Missouri                      2010-2011, 2018-2019 Facilitate Recycling Industry Operating Standard (RIOS) implementation. Performed environmental audit.

REED SMITH LLP, Philadelphia, PA                                                                                2017-2019 Engaged to provide expert opinion on design and construction of new shredder facility related to appropriate fire protection.

HOWARD & HOWARD, Royal Oak, MI                                                                                     2017 Engaged to provide expert opinion on efficacy of liquid injection into shredding chamber.

SANTANGELO LAW OFFICES, Fort Collins, CO                                                             2017-2018 Engaged to provide expert opinion on patented technology related to air classification of materials.

FASKEN MARTINEAU, Toronto, Ontario, Canada                                                           2016-2017 Engaged to perform analysis of scrap pricing between consumer and supplier to form opinion on pricing protocol.

SAVAGE TURNER PINCKNEY, Savannah, Georgia                                                         2016-2017 Engaged to perform analysis of economic loss at scrap yard due to police harassment.

MARTINEAU KING PLC, Charlotte, North Carolina                                                          2016-2017 Engaged by attorney representing manufacturing client to explicate scrap industry standards of practice regarding identification, reporting and handling of stolen merchandise.

ROBERTS, MATEJCZYK & ITA CO. LPA, Seville, Ohio                                                 2016-2017 Engaged by attorney representing insurance company and Plaintiff to recover balance of loss of value of stolen property through subbrogation.

SCARBOROUGH AUTO PARTS, Scarborough, Maine                                                                2016 Developed business plan and financial Pro Forma for acquisition of existing auto parts facility and expansion of scrap processing and handling.

B&D SCRAP METAL INC., Charleston, South Carolina                                                              2016 Researched property acquisition for operational enhancement of scrap and electronics recycling. Wrote business plan and developed financial Pro Forma to acquire funds for expansion.

INDUSTRIAL METALS, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada                                                     2016-2019 Provided shredder Production/Downtime reporting tools and assisted with implementation. Annual support of Production/Downtime reporting tools.

SCHWABE, WILLIAMSON & WYATT, Portland, Oregon                                                          2015 Engaged by lessor as Expert Witness to provide opinion on necessary actions by scrap yard lessee to adapt to property loss by through eminent domain. Provided written report and testified in deposition and hearing.

HARDEEVILLE RECYCLING, Hardeeville, South Carolina                                                        2015 Visited site and created report identifying enhancements to business management tools and operational efficiencies.

M^CCANDLISH LILLARD, Leesburg, Virginia                                                                 2015 Engaged as Expert Witness to analyze export shipments of Zorba to support claim of failure to ship material per contract.

ZIPPERER, LORBERBAUM & BEAUVAIS, Savannah, Georgia                                        2014-2015 Engaged as Expert Witness to develop analysis of historical pricing of purchased scrap in criminal trial regarding stolen material. Testified in court at trial.

JSI METAL RECYCLING, LLC, Conway, Arkansas                                                           2014-2017 Reviewed all scrap operations of newly established company. Developed and implemented recommendations for management of yard operations and improving accounting functions. Coordinate implementation of RIOS/R2 management system. Perform complete internal audit in preparation for RIOS/R2 certification. Certification achieved January 2016.

MONTERREY IRON & METEAL CO., San Antonio, Texas                                              2014-2019 Create and implement metrics based employee bonus compensation plan (Performance Enhancement Program-PEP). Modify shredder data recording tools for more accurate data collection. Annual support for data recording on production.

GORDON IRON AND METAL CO., Statesville, North Carolina           2012-2013 Structure and implement plan for generational succession of company principals. Develop plan for implementation of non-ferrous separation equipment acquisition for shredding operation. Provide input for incentive program for account executive. Create and implement metrics based employee bonus compensation plan.

P K METALS, Coram, New York                                                                                      2011-2018 Perform complete internal audit in preparation for RIOS/R2 certification. Internal audit for personnel training purposes. Internal audit for acquired R2 facility and in preparation for re-certification.

GERSON LEHRMAN GROUP (GLG), Austin, Texas                                                        2011-2019 Member of GLG Energy & Industrials Council. Provided numerous clients through GLG with information on all aspects of the scrap metal recycling industry both domestic and foreign.

ALLIED RECYCLING, INC., Fort Myers, Florida                                                              2010-2012 Identify equipment to upgrade and replace existing shredder. Provide input on layout and logistics of greenfield site for new shredder.

KIMCO STEEL SALES LTD., Kingston, Ontario, Canada                                                 2011-2012 Updated shredder operating manual for Ministry of Environment compliance. Developed SPCC plan as part of manual. Provide expert opinion on upgrading non-ferrous separation system.

GRANT THORNTON LLP, Atlanta, Georgia                                                                     2010-2013 Observed audited inventory of multiple scrap facilities for Certified Public Accounting firm.

GENERAL RECYCLING INDUSTRIES LTD., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada                      2010-2012 Performed analysis of feasibility of shredding operations. Analyzed OEM competitive quotes. Engaged to recommend OEM, coordinate final design of facility, participate in commissioning, provide management tools for tracking productivity and downtime.

ADVANCED RECYCLING, Brownsville, Texas                                                             2011 & 2013 Provided goodwill analysis for tax purposes. Performed valuation analysis of shredding operation as ongoing entity and as salable used equipment. Provided feasibility study to identify volume level and costs to continue operations. Deposed during arbitration hearing.

ATTRITUM, Santiago, Chile                                                                                             2010-2014 Assist in development of business plan and financial Pro Forma for new greenfield shredding operation in Chile.

DAMON MOREY LLP, Buffalo, New York                                                                      2010-2011 Engaged as expert witness to perform inspection and analysis of OEM non-ferrous design and equipment implementation for shredding operation. Delivered report and gave deposition.

AVCO  CONSULTING, Charlton, Massachusetts                                                                           2009 Build outline to establish and operate international trading operation.

PRECISION METALCRAFT, Wichita, Kansas                                                                              2009 Provide analysis of competitive scrap pricing.  Engaged by attorney as expert witness.

HIGH TIDE METALS, Charleston, South Carolina                                                                        2009 Assessment of existing shredding operations and recommendations for improvements.

ALLIED METAL RECYCLING, Metter, Georgia                                                                          2009 Valuation of shredder equipment and installation to secure bank financing.

TRENTON IRON & METAL CO., Trenton, New Jersey                                                      2009-2010 Assessment of existing shredding operations and recommendations for improvements. Evaluation of scrap yard operations. Provide certified DISC personality profiles for current employees and new hires.

ADVANCED RECYCLING, Brownsville, Texas                                                                  2008-2010 Provided production reporting and downtime tools for shredding operation. Assisted in location of replacement transformer. Performed financial and equipment analyses.

COUSINEAU AUTO, INC., Appleton, Wisconsin                                                                         2008 Assist in development of implementation plan for new scrap purchasing and processing operation within existing auto salvage operation.

ALLOCCO RECYCLING, Brooklyn, New York                                                                  2007-2009 Provide analysis to determine viability of entering shredding business.  Inspect and recommend appropriate equipment.  Design installation to fit into existing plant or greenfield site.

BERKELEY SHREDDING, LLC, Moncks Corner, South Carolina                                      2008-2019 Develop business plan including financial Pro Forma and design for new shredding operation in existing scrap facility. Negotiated successful bank financing.

WACCAMAW METAL RECYCLING, Myrtle Beach, North Carolina                               2007-2009 Design layout for consolidating two-yard operations into one.  Assist with identification of appropriate systems to facilitate consolidation of operations.

FOSS AUTO SALVAGE, LaGrange, North Carolina                                      2007-2010, 2015-2016 Provide input on auto salvage business to expand scrap operations. Design layout for new scrap processing facility. Performed valuation analysis of corporate acquisition including shredder.

B&B METAL PROCESSING CO., INC., Newton, Wisconsin                                                       2007 Research and identify appropriate equipment and engineering to retro-fit air system on existing shredding operation.  Work with principals to optimize non-ferrous recovery.

GERDAU AMERISTEEL, Toronto, Ontario, Canada                                                                    2007 Designed several alternative layouts for greenfield mega-shredder operation as expansion of existing steel mill.

CAMDEN IRON & METAL, INC., Camden, New Jersey                                                              2006 Coordinated engineering, design and layout of new greenfield mega-shredder operation and alternative retrofit into existing shredding plant.  Worked with staff to prepare MS Project file for all elements of project.

KIMCO STEEL SALES LTD., Kingston, Ontario, Canada                                                   2006-2009 Coordinated all elements of engineering, design and layout of new greenfield shredding operation including ASR processing. Development of standard operating and safety procedures.

METAL MANAGEMENT-MIDWEST, Chicago, Illinois                                                     2005-2006 Developed bid package for vendors regarding Infeed Conveyor repair or replacement, downstream repair or replacement, Prolerizer mill section modification.  Produced summary of all quotes.

 NAMCO, Jacksonville, Florida                                                                                 2005-2006 Assisting in design and location of one to five new shredding operations along Eastern seacoast to augment existing operations.

GERSHOW RECYCLING, Medford, New York                                                                  2004-2019 Assisting management in converting natural gas diesel engines to electric for mega-shredder; assisted in design of 100 GT/hour ASR processing facility.

LIPSITZ & COMPANY, Waco, Texas                                                           2004-2005 Assisted in design and layout of new greenfield shredding operation including ASR processing.

GROSSMAN IRON & STEEL COMPANY, St. Louis, Missouri                                           2004-2005 Assisted in design and location of new mega-shredder and staff recruitment.

METAL RECYCLING SERVICES, INC., Monroe, North Carolina                                      2004-2006 Assisted in re-locating used equipment and commissioning new shredding operation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Prolerized New England Company (SCHNITZER NORTHEAST)

Operations Manager                                                                          Everett, Massachusetts                                                                                    2001-2004

Managed the ferrous scrap processing operations and the safety, production, and shiploading operations.  Operational responsibilities extended to five satellite facilities located in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine.  Selected responsibilities included:

• Supporting and implementing corporate initiatives and programs
• Insuring compliance with all applicable environmental and governmental regulations.

NESCO CONTAINER CORP., Fenton, Missouri                                                     1999-2001

Executive Vice President

Recruited by the President and primary shareholder of the company to provide a broad range of administrative and manufacturing support to operation.  Selected responsibilities included:

• Oversight of manufacturing of steel containers (drums)
• Sales department, finance, administration
• Coordination with two other subsidiaries of parent company (Nesco Steel Barrel Co.)

R.L. HULETT & CO., INC.                                                                                                 1998-1999 Associate

Affiliated with Hulett in November 1998, a private investment bank that specializes in merger, acquisition and divestiture services, financing and refinancing, valuations, operations evaluation, strategic planning, turnaround and workout assistance, and litigation support and expert testimony.

PHILIP METALS, INC., St. Louis, Missouri                                                                        1997-1998

General Manager of Ferrous, M^cKinley Plant

Managed 85 people, union hourly and salaried administrative, where sales averaged between $45-50 million annually.  Coordinated communications between corporate office in Cleveland, Ohio, and local sales and marketing office and operational facility, as well as with Non-Ferrous plant operations.  Selected operation responsibilities included:

• scheduling of all ferrous plant personnel (supervisory and hourly)
• materials processed and shipped
• all transportation issues (rail, truck or barge)
• company operated trucking fleet
• all accounting areas including general ledger and accounts payable

M^CKINLEY IRON, INC., St. Louis, Missouri                                                                       1985-1997

Chief Operations Officer and Secretary/Treasurer

Part of investment group that re-purchased previously owned family scrap processing business. Selected responsibilities included:

• All purchase and lease decisions regarding new equipment.
• Provided oversight to development and implementation of employee policy manuals as well as initiating quality control program based on ISO 9002.
• Set pricing levels for retail purchases of raw materials.
• Assumed increased marketing duties with consumers and national brokers for all products.
• Initiated and maintained compliance programs for all applicable federal regulatory

Selected accomplishments included:

• Increased processed and shipped ferrous scrap levels by 400% within two years.
• Worked with OEM's within the scrap processing industry to update equipment to state of the art levels while maintaining profitability.
• Successfully negotiated five separate collective bargaining agreements each with the International Longshoremen's Association and the Teamsters with no work stoppages.
• Reduced the overall cost of the trucking department by 25%.
• Negotiated renewals of lending agreements with all banks at below prime rates.

AZCON CORPORATION, Alton, Illinois                                                                              1981-1985

Employed by Azcon Corporation in various capacities.  Designed, contracted and managed modifications to automobile shredder achieving 200% increase in productivity.  Managed Alton, Illinois facility for two years.  Coordinated inter-plant movements of raw and processed materials between three St. Louis area facilities.  Assisted in contract negotiations and all regulatory activities.

• Increased overall productivity by 150% and expanded barge dock activities.

EDUCATION

Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri                                                                1985     John M. Olin School of Business, Master of Business Administration

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania                                                                1972     Bachelor of Arts in English Literature.