06/19/2026
During our Board of Directors meeting today, GM Felipe Melchor invited staff from across our operations to attend to be recognized during . ReGen has 140 employees in various operations.
Vice Chair and Marina Mayor Bruce Carlos Delgado told the group, "In 1985, the Solid Waste Association of North America awarded us the inaugural Best Solid Waste System in North America. That was 1985 and so much has happened since then. Sometimes I wonder, if that award still existed, would we receive it if it was still being given out? We’ve stayed on the cutting edge. Okay, so who is “we”? It’s not me as a boardmember, it’s you all who are supervising and managing and making sure that all of these components that make up our agency is working at a high level. It’s hard to be aware of it when you’re working every day, but this is my chance to tell you that I hope you’re aware of what you represent, and the quality of what you bring to our community. We throw it away, and you’re the “away” and you all collectively make sure that we do the best that we can with all of the resources that are coming your way. I just love being on this board because of all that you do. It’s great to learn about it, be a part of it as a boardmember, but also drive through and drop my stuff off like customers do, and know that every day you’re in the grind and everyone is benefitting from your work.”
GM Felipe Melchor also praised the group of frontline workers to managers and directors during a challenging transition in our organization: "They stay positive, professional, collaborative, and committed to serving ReGen Monterey, never faltering, just willing to get it done. The Board of Directors have seen the results of your efforts. From the employees that have less than five years to the employees that have 20-30 years of service, you're all contributing for the same purpose. I’m so grateful for you, so proud to be alongside of you. It’s just in your DNA to be world-class, from our operators to our household hazardous waste technicians to our materials recovery facility sorters and maintenance technicians, our supervisors, our safety team, board clerk, maintenance shop mechanics, weighmasters, human resources, finance professionals, engineering, communications, everybody - you all keep our operations running and taking us to the pathway that we hope to achieve. Thank you.”
