Sam Advani

President and CEO

Mr. Advani joined Metech International in 2005 as President and CEO.  Prior to joining Metech, Mr. Advani worked as President and CEO of Advani Engineering Corp., an engineering services company which he founded.  In addition, Mr. Advani was a partner in Electronics Recycling Services, Inc., a California based recycling company.

Stan Yanaga

Vice President of Sales

Mr. Yanaga joined Metech International in 2005 and is responsible for sales, and also oversees the Gilroy, California operations.  Prior to joining Metech, Mr. Yanaga was a partner in Electronics Recycling Services, Inc., a California based recycling company.  Previous business experience includes General Manager for JVC America, Magnetic Media Division, Sales and Operations. 

John Silvestri

Vice President of Operations

Mr. Silvestri has been with Metech for 30 years.  During this period he has had a wide range of responsibilities including Manager of Logistics where he managed domestic and international shipping for both Metech International and Trelleborg AB, Customer Service Manager where he was responsible for the quote and settlements groups, and his current position where he has overall responsibility for the Worcester operations, as well as Metech’s logistical and administrative activities.

William M. Haggerty

Vice President of Finance 

Mr. Haggerty joined Metech in 2001 as Chief Financial Officer.  He currently is the Vice President of Finance.  Mr. Haggerty has over 20 years of experience in the precious metals industry, both in the banking and manufacturing sectors.   He served as first vice president and director in the Precious Metals unit of Rhode Island Hospital Trust National Bank and its successor, BankBoston.  During his tenure there, he was responsible for precious metals trading, operations & administration, and new product development.  Prior to joining the bank, Mr. Haggerty held senior positions at Leach & Garner Company and Metalor USA.  He started his career as a bank examiner for the U.S. Treasury Department.

James Gardner

Business Development Manager

Mr. Gardner joined Metech International in 1980.  During his tenure at Metech, he has been involved in operations, materials management, and business development.  Prior to joining Metech, he worked in the precious metals fabrication industry.  Mr. Gardner is also involved in the International Association of Electronics Recyclers (IAER) and currently represents Metech on IAER’s Board of Directors.

Chris Ryan

Major Accounts Manager

Mr. Ryan joined Metech in 1998 as a member of the sales team, and has been primarily responsible for developing and expanding Metech’s Integrated Services for our major asset recovery accounts.  Mr. Ryan has over 25 years of experience in the energy systems, waste-to-energy, plastics, and electronics recycling industries. He also is active in the Electronics Recycling Industry, serving as past chair of the IAER Electronics Recycling SUMMIT conference.

Peter Bennison

Commercial Service Manager

Mr. Bennison joined Metech in 2006 as a member of the sales team, and is responsible for new account development. Mr. Bennison has over 17 years experience in the equipment and materials recycling industries. He is active in the Electronics Recycling Industry, serving as committee chair for the International Association of Electronics Recyclers (IAER) Electronics Recycling SUMMIT and coordinator for the International Electronics Recycling Institute educational programs. He has also served on the IAER Board of Directors.

Andrew McManus

Environmental Manager

Mr. McManus joined Metech in 2000 as an Environmental Engineer.  In addition to his environmental engineering responsibilities, he administers Metech’s ISO and IAER Certification programs. Prior to joining Metech, Mr. McManus worked in the plating and metal working industry where he was involved in operations and environmental engineering.