About Us
Established Quality Since 1986
American Waste Management Services is a fully integrated group of specialized companies and business relationships. AWMS is a subsidiary of Avalon Holdings Corporation. Through various strategic acquisitions, we built one of the most experienced management teams in the environmental services industry.
The Executive Team
Kenneth J. McMahon
President, AWMS
MBA, Marketing / BSBA, Business Administration / RCRA, DOT, OSHA Training
Over 39 years of experience in Sales and Sales Management
Mark B. Cawthorne
Vice President, AWMS
BA Geography, Environmental Studies / RCRA, DOT, OSHA Training Certification
Over 32 years of experience in Environmental Sales Management
James E. Smith
Vice President, Disposal Sales
MS, Biological Science / BS, Natural Science / RCRA, DOT, OSHA Training Certification
Over 29 years of experience in Environmental Waste Management and Sales
Robert D. Hazen
Vice President, National Accounts
Assoc. Degree, Public Policy / RCRA, DOT, OSHA Training
Over 34 years of experience in Sales, Sales Management, and Transportation
Paula Monske
Manager of Customer Service
RCRA, DOT, OSHA Training, HAZWOPER Certification, and Train The Trainer Certification
Over 22 years of experience in Waste Disposal, Transportation, and Environmental Safety Training