PSAI Awards History

ANDY GUMP DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

The 2024 award recipient was Jake Groen of PolyJohn Canada, Orillia, Ontario. Among the statements in his nomination are these words of praise from his colleagues: "Jake Groen epitomizes the criteria for the Andy Gump Award. He has shown a lifelong commitment to the industry's principles while building a reputation beyond reproach. Jake's personal integrity, drive for innovation, and community service make him the ideal recipient for this esteemed honor. With over 34 years advocating for and improving portable sanitation, Jake Groen deserves to be recognized with the industry's highest accolade."

"Jake is a staunch supporter of the PSAI. He has served on the Board as a Supplier Rep, he has been active on several Committees, and works hard to promote the 'I' by explaining the benefits of membership and sponsoring, through PolyJohn, annual memberships to various operators across Canada. He also volunteers with PSAI training and information at other Conferences such as OASIS and WWNS. "I have had the pleasure of attending many Conventions, WWNS, Open House, OASIS, Pumper/WWETT and PSAI all over North America. I have served on the PSAI Board with him for three years. I believe his arrival is amongst the most anticipated of any participant. His smile, kind words, gestures, participation, and Industry knowledge are amongst a few of his many fine qualities. He is never too busy to share a few words with you, volunteer time or wisdom, or catchup over a session break or lunch."

FLAY AND GLENDA ANTHONY VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Keegan Campbell of Ameri-Can Engineering is the most recent award recipient. Here are portions of the nomination letter for Keegan:

During PSAI's 51st Annual Convention & Trade Show in Memphis, an ice storm hit the area on move-in day for exhibitors. The Convention set-up company was ready to surrender to the elements. The storage areas for the trucks, trailers, and other equipment were impassable and the ramp into the Convention Hall was covered in ice. With his years of volunteer experience in setting up Trade Shows, Keegan organized the vendors and took control of the situation.

“We let the entrance ramp thaw for a few hours and then tried to line up the vehicles to enter the Convention Center. It was still icy so I thought that salt or sand would help the situation,” Keegan said; he found the nearest Lowe’s and delegated Ian Kettering of Infinity Trailer to pick up sand and salt to treat the ice.

When Ian returned, Keegan organized a team to hand spread this mixture on the elevated ramp to enter the Center. He later secured a fertilizer spreader and used it to further distribute the sand and salt on the ice.

Vendors were frustrated that the Memphis load-in team was unprepared to handle the conditions. Keegan kept control of the situation and worked with the vendors to assist them, calmly explaining that trucks and trailers must be positioned before the "booth only" spaces could be put in place.

Once the Show opened, it was unnoticeable to attendees how much time and effort Keegan and his team had put forward to resolve the situation. To the attendees, there were trucks, trailers, booths, and exhibits as is always the case at a PSAI Convention and Trade Show. Without Keegan Campbell, there may have been a Trade Show Floor with a few booths inside and a back parking lot full of equipment and crates outside.

PSAI SERVICE TECH OF THE YEAR

The 2024 award recipient was John Malanchak of Mr. John in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Among the statements in his nomination:

John possesses a rare commitment to his work at Mr. John. He is consistently the first to arrive and the last to leave, making sure everyone and everything is taken care of before leaving. His work ethic is second to none, and it has had a profound impact on the success of our operations. John has always been a top performer in whatever he takes on. He handles his responsibilities with diligence and care.

What truly sets John apart is his positivity and endless energy. He approaches each day with a great attitude. He always is the first to work overtime or outside events, always going above and beyond. He is a great employee and an even better person.

Beyond his technical skills and commitment to customers, John has had a substantial positive influence on our team. His willingness to collaborate, mentor, and share knowledge with colleagues has created a harmonious and productive work environment. His positive attitude and strong work ethic are contagious, inspiring those around him to excel.

The 2024 award runner-up was Danielle Pierce of United Rentals Reliable Onsite Services in Theodore, Alabama. Among the statements in her nomination:

Danielle consistently performs at a high level to ensure her customers receive a clean and fully stocked unit. Her service quality is measured through QA checks as well as customer feedback. Not only does Danielle operate efficiently, she does so with safety at the forefront. At ROS, we measure efficiency as the number of services completed per hour, while keeping safety and QA checks in mind. Not only does Danielle average 5.2 services per hour on a company standard of 5-6, she does so with zero safety infractions in her three years with ROS.

Danielle’s work ethic is truly commendable. She is consistently punctual, reliable, and willing to go the extra mile to meet customer demands and exceed expectations. Her dedication to the job is evident in her long hours and unwavering commitment to delivering excellence.

Danielle consistently communicates with the branch and customer to ensure her service meets and exceeds the customer expectations. There are never any issues with her thorough communication. In December 2022, Danielle Pierce was recognized by her peers in the Jacksonville branch as the employee of the year.

2024
Winner: John Malanchak, Mr. John, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Runner Up: Danielle Pierce, United Rentals Reliable Onsite Services, Theodore, Alabama

2023
Winner: Darren Fout, Porta Serve, High Springs, Florida
Runner Up: Joseph Kacures, On-Site Companies, St. Paul, Minnesota

2022
Winner: Mike White, PortaPros, Nampa, Idaho

2020/2021

Award ceremonies postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic

2019
Winner: Alberto Guerrero, JW Craft Portable Restrooms, Naples, Florida
Runner Up: Jeremy Johnston, On Site Sanitation, St Paul, Minnesota

2018
Winner: Kelly Kimes, Cal-State Site Services, Simi Valley, California
Runner Up: Gregory Borchert, Mr. John of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

2017
Winner: Darrell Phillips, United Site Services, Tampa, Florida
Runner Up: Francisco Inocencio, United Site Services, Santa Rosa, California

2016
Winner: James L. Coon, Bill’s Plumbing and Sanikan, Sequim, Washington
Runner Up: Thomas Horne, Mr. John/Russell Reid, Keasby, New Jersey

2015
Winner: Mark Snyder, Northwest Cascade/Honeybucket, Puyallup, Washington
Runner Up: Jeremy Jacobson, A Company, Boise, Idaho

2014
Winner: Delfino Loayes, On Site Sanitation, St Paul, Minnesota
Runner Up: Marion Earl Rouse, A Company, Inc., Boise, Idaho

2013
No award recipients

2012
Winner: David Garcia, On Site Sanitation, St Paul, Minnesota
Runner Up: Rafael Oregel, Andy Gump, Inc., Santa Clarita, California

2011
Winner: Sajjad Hussain, Bouse House Enterprises, Inc., Forestdale, Massachusetts
Runner Up: Homero Prado, A Company, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah

2010
Winner: Jim Torkelson, Biffs, Inc., Shakopee, Minnesota
Runner Up: John Sciulli, Mr. John, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

2009
Winner: Kelly Rhoades, A Company, Inc., Boise, Idaho
Runner Up: Pierre Letendre, Bouse House Enterprises, Inc., Forestdale, Massachusetts

2008
Winner: Jim Frisch, Biffs, Inc., Shakopee, Minnesota
Runner Up: Dwight Sossaman, A Company, Inc., Boise, Idaho

2007 
Winner: Cesar Torres, Biffs, Inc., Shakopee, Minnesota
Runner Up: Nicki Dunn, Air-O-Pure Portables, Nederland, Colorado

2006
Winner: Shawn Atchison, A Company, Boise, Idaho
Runner Up: Edward Yanuzelli, Johnny on the Spot, Old Bridge, New Jersey

2005
Winner: Anna Kerin, Mr. John of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Runner Up: Anthony Carroll, Crosier’s Sanitary Service, Inc., Ansted, West Virginia

2004
Winner: Mike Salazar, Andy Gump, Inc., Santa Clarita, California
Runner Up: Shawn Atchison, A Company, Boise, Idaho

2003
Winner: John Piotrowski, Mr. John of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Runner Up: Pat Donohoue, NW Cascade, Inc., Puyallup, Washington

2002
Winner: Scott Alexis, Northwest Cascade, Inc., Puyallup, Washington
Runner Up: Tony Smith, Arnold’s Environmental Services, Inc., Saukville, Wisconsin

2001
Winner: Timothy Scarbrough, Biffs, Inc., Shakopee, Minnesota
Runner Up: Floyd Johnston, Johnny on the Spot, St. Louis, Missouri