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a day ago
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ERI's John Shegerian Describes the Evolving Circular Economy at 2025 ITAD Summit
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of ERI, the nation's first carbon neutral resource recovery, ITAD, mobility and data destruction/processing provider, participated in the Day 2 opening panel conversation on the circular economy last week at the ITAD Summit at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The discussion was emceed by Darrell Fleming-Kendall, the Events Manager and Special Projects Director for the ITAD Summit, and the panel featured experts Shegerian from ERI; Jennifer Foxworthy from HP; and Miranda Clark from TEMU. Shegerian and the panel engaged in a discussion titled 'ITAD and the Circular Economy from Multiple Perspectives.' The panel covered the role of the circular economy in ITAD today and in the future. The panel also engaged in a spirited Q&A discussion with the audience. 'We had our biggest turnout yet for the ITAD Summit this year,' said Robert Tokarchyk, CEO of RazorERP, producers of the event. 'At the ITAD Summit events we aim to spark proactive conversation and discussion of best practices across the rapidly evolving ITAD landscape. It has been rewarding to be able to provide an event where our attendees can engage with the very best of the industry's thought-leaders, suppliers and pioneers, like John Shegerian.' 'We're grateful to have been asked by the ITAD Summit to participate in these spirited discussions about the role the circular economy plays in the IT asset disposition field at such an important conference,' said Shegerian. "It's essential that we as an industry focus on the various ways we can innovate sustainably. And each step of the way, we must never lose sight of the importance of responsible recycling.' ITAD Summit is a collaborative forum covering advances in technology, IT processes, and trends that help organizations expand their possibilities. ERI is the first material resource recovery, ITAD and mobility recycling company that is carbon neutral and zero waste. ERI is certified at the highest level by all leading environmental and data security oversight organizations to de-manufacture, recycle, and refurbish every type of electronic device in an environmentally responsible manner. It is the first and only company in its industry to achieve carbon neutrality at all its facilities nationwide, and the first to achieve ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certifications for security and data protection. ERI has the capacity to process more than a billion pounds of electronic waste annually at its eight certified locations, serving every zip code in the United States. ERI's mission is to protect people, the planet and privacy. For more information about ITAD services and e-waste recycling at ERI, call 1-800-ERI-DIRECT or visit
Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
ERI's David Hirschler Describes the Critical Role of Sustainability at 2025 ITAD Summit
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--David Hirschler, Chief Sustainability Officer of ERI, the nation's first carbon neutral resource recovery, ITAD, mobility and data destruction/processing provider, participated in a panel conversation last week at the ITAD Summit at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The discussion was emceed by Ed Pletner, Founder and CEO, and the panel featured experts Hirschler from ERI; and Casey Dingfelder, Vice President ITAD Business Strategy & Analytics from Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations. Hirschler and the panel engaged in discussion titled 'Understanding and Operating in the Current Sustainability Framework.' The panel covered the role of sustainability in ITAD today and in the future. The panel also engaged in a spirited Q&A discussion with the audience. 'We had our biggest turnout yet for the ITAD Summit this year,' said Robert Tokarchyk, CEO of RazorERP, producers of the event. 'At the ITAD Summit events we aim to spark proactive conversation and discussion of best practices across the rapidly evolving ITAD landscape. It has been rewarding to be able to provide an event where our attendees can engage with the very best in the industry's thought-leaders, suppliers and pioneers, like David Hirschler.' 'We're grateful to have been asked by the ITAD Summit to participate in these spirited discussions about the role sustainability plays in the IT asset disposition field at such an important conference,' said Hirschler. "It's key that we as an industry focus on the various ways we can innovate sustainably. And each step of the way, we must never lose sight of the importance of responsible recycling.' ITAD Summit is a collaborative forum covering advances in technology, IT processes, and trends that help organizations expand their possibilities. ERI is the first material resource recovery, ITAD and mobility recycling company that is carbon neutral and zero waste. ERI is certified at the highest level by all leading environmental and data security oversight organizations to de-manufacture, recycle, and refurbish every type of electronic device in an environmentally responsible manner. It is the first and only company in its industry to achieve carbon neutrality at all its facilities nationwide, and the first to achieve ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certifications for security and data protection. ERI has the capacity to process more than a billion pounds of electronic waste annually at its eight certified locations, serving every zip code in the United States. ERI's mission is to protect people, the planet and privacy. For more information about ITAD services and e-waste recycling at ERI, call 1-800-ERI-DIRECT or visit
Business Wire
31-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
ERI's Kevin Dillon Describes ITAD Partnership Best Practices at 2025 ITAD Summit
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kevin Dillon, Co-Founder, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Sales Officer of ERI, the nation's first carbon neutral resource recovery, ITAD, mobility and data destruction/processing provider, participated in a panel conversation this week at the ITAD Summit at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The discussion was emceed by ITAD thought leader Karen Fedder of Karen Fedder Consulting Inc., and the panel featured experts Dillon; Miranda Monahan, Global Director of Technology Partners at Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations; and Chiman Lee, Director of Operations at CEWS. Dillon and his fellow panelists engaged in discussion for the panel titled 'Strengthening Your Partnership Network - How to Identify Partners that will Support Your Values, While Maximizing Your Revenue.' The panel discussed how to select the right industry partners and nurture those relationships for mutual benefit. The panel also engaged in a spirited Q&A discussion with Fedder and the audience. 'We had our biggest turnout yet for the ITAD Summit this year,' said Robert Tokarchyk, CEO of RazorERP, producers of the event. 'At the ITAD Summit events we aim to spark proactive conversation and discussion of best practices across the rapidly evolving ITAD landscape. It has been rewarding to be able to provide an event where our attendees can engage with the very best in the industry's thought-leaders, suppliers and pioneers, like Kevin Dillon.' 'We're grateful to have been asked by our friends at ITAD Summit to participate in these spirited discussions about the direction our industry is going at such an important conference,' said Dillon. "It's key that we as an industry focus on the various ways we can collaborate and partner innovatively. And each step of the way, we must never lose sight of the importance of responsible recycling, sustainability, and the proper destruction of data.' ITAD Summit is a collaborative forum covering advances in technology, IT processes, and trends that help organizations expand their possibilities. ERI is the first material resource recovery, ITAD and mobility recycling company that is carbon neutral and zero waste. ERI is certified at the highest level by all leading environmental and data security oversight organizations to de-manufacture, recycle, and refurbish every type of electronic device in an environmentally responsible manner. It is the first and only company in its industry to achieve carbon neutrality at all its facilities nationwide, and the first to achieve ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certifications for security and data protection. ERI has the capacity to process more than a billion pounds of electronic waste annually at its eight certified locations, serving every zip code in the United States. ERI's mission is to protect people, the planet and privacy. For more information about ITAD services and e-waste recycling at ERI, call 1-800-ERI-DIRECT or visit
Business Wire
30-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
ERI's John Shegerian Weighs in on the '10 Commandments of ITAD' at 2025 ITAD Summit
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Shegerian, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI, the nation's first carbon neutral resource recovery, ITAD, mobility and data destruction/processing provider, participated in a show-headlining panel conversation yesterday at the ITAD Summit at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The show-opening event was emceed by ITAD thought leader Todd Zegers, President & CEO of CXtec, and the panel featured the 'Three Wise Men of ITAD,' Shegerian; Eric Ingebretsen, CCO of TES Sustainable Technology; and Paul Knight, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of illumynt. Shegerian and his fellow panelists discussed the latest topics and trends in the ITAD space and shared insights on the value of partnerships, customer relationships, best practices for leadership in the industry, scaling the business sustainably, and much more. The panel also engaged in a spirited Q&A discussion with Zegers and the capacity audience. 'We had our biggest turnout yet for the ITAD Summit this year,' said Robert Tokarchyk, CEO of RazorERP, producers of the event. 'At the ITAD Summit events we aim to spark proactive conversation and discussion of best practices across the rapidly evolving ITAD landscape. It has been rewarding to be able to provide an event where our attendees can engage with the very best in the industry's thought-leaders, suppliers and pioneers, like John Shegerian, Todd Zegers, Eric Ingebretsen and Paul Knight, who were each able to share up-to-the-minute perspectives on vital issues and challenges impacting ITAD management today.' 'It was a great honor and privilege to speak at the ITAD Summit in Las Vegas, sharing information, alongside my esteemed industry colleagues, on the most critical and pressing issues in the industry today,' said Shegerian. 'This event is vitally important to organizations of all shapes and sizes, because it gives thought leaders from all over the world the opportunity to share what they know and discuss vital best practices for ITAD.' ITAD Summit is a collaborative forum covering advances in technology, IT processes, and trends that help organizations expand their possibilities. ERI is the first material resource recovery, ITAD and mobility recycling company that is carbon neutral and zero waste. ERI is certified at the highest level by all leading environmental and data security oversight organizations to de-manufacture, recycle, and refurbish every type of electronic device in an environmentally responsible manner. It is the first and only company in its industry to achieve carbon neutrality at all its facilities nationwide, and the first to achieve ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certifications for security and data protection. ERI has the capacity to process more than a billion pounds of electronic waste annually at its eight certified locations, serving every zip code in the United States. ERI's mission is to protect people, the planet and privacy. For more information about ITAD services and e-waste recycling at ERI, call 1-800-ERI-DIRECT or visit
Business Wire
21-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
SellYourMac.com Founder Brian Burke to Speak on Breaking Through the Noise at ITAD Summit 2025
WOODSTOCK, Ill. & LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- (SYM), the leading reCommerce and IT Asset Transition Service provider dedicated exclusively to Apple products and an Other World Computing (OWC) company, today announced Founder and CEO, Brian Burke, will join a panel discussion titled, ' Standing out in the Noise – a Dive into Marketing Your Products and Services to the Masses ' at the ITAD Summit 2025 (July 29 - 30, Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV). "The ITAD Summit is the Super Bowl of tech sustainability, and I'm fired up to be on stage with Rachael and Danae,' said Brian Burke, aka The Mac Man and Founder of Share Joining Brian The Mac Man on the panel, set to take place on July 29, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm, will be Rachael Weir, Head of Marketing, Vyta, and Danae Gullicksen, Marketing Professional, URT. Together, they will dive into effective strategies for marketing ITAD products and services in a crowded marketplace, with insights on how to differentiate brands, build visibility, and engage target audiences at scale. "The ITAD Summit is the Super Bowl of tech sustainability, and I'm fired up to be on stage with Rachael and Danae,' said Brian Burke, aka The Mac Man and Founder of 'We're not just building businesses that win in a crowded market – we're driving real change, cutting e-waste, and giving tech a second life that empowers people and lifts communities. Let's goooo!" About Brian Burke, Founder/CEO, SellYourMac Brian Burke is a seasoned tech entrepreneur and thought leader who founded (SYM) and now serves as the Mac Man at Other World Computing (OWC), specializing in Apple product resale, IT asset disposition, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital innovation. Brian The Mac Man is passionate about empowering underprivileged students through gifting Apple technology. He believes gifting them a Mac can truly change their lives, their outlook on the world, and their future job prospects. As a lifelong learner, Brian is a 2x TEDx Talk speaker, has become a Sommelier, an Apple Certified Mac Technician, a Notary Public, an Ordained Minister, a PADI Certified Scuba Diver, a professional speaker on LinkedIn optimization, having now grown his LinkedIn network to 210,000+, and a professional speaker on ChatGPT! About the ITAD Summit 2025 The ITAD Summit 2025 brings together more than 1,000 professionals focusing on the IT asset disposition sector. From mobility to enterprise experts, participants include IT resellers, brokers, electronic-recyclers, and ITAD professionals engaged across the IT equipment ecosystem to collaborate on best practices, enhance procurement opportunities, and discuss the latest industry trends. To learn more, please visit: About (SYM), an Other World Computing (OWC) company, is a leading reCommerce and IT Asset Transition Service provider dedicated exclusively to Apple products. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, SYM has helped over 100,000 customers unlock the value of their used Apple devices — including MacBooks, iPhones, iPads, and more — with more than $66 million paid out to date. Founded in 2006, SYM is committed to reducing e-waste through responsible reuse, repurposing, and recycling, leveraging certified zero-landfill partners like Cohen USA. With a reputation for top-dollar payouts, a seamless customer experience, and industry-recognized service, SYM is on a mission to become the world's most trusted buyer of used Apple technology. Learn more at Founded in 1988, Other World Computing (OWC ®) is a trusted leader in high-performance storage, docks, and memory card solutions that empower professionals in video and audio production, photography, and business with the tools to maximize the performance and reliability of their workflows seamlessly. OWC's professional-grade storage, expansion, media cards, docks, and connectivity, as well as its apps and accessories, are built to last by the people who use them: creatives, businesses, and consumers. For further information, please visit OWC can also be found on LinkedIn and X. ©2025 Other World Computing (OWC). All other brand and product names contained in this announcement may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
