Recycle Utah has announced its new executive director. He is a Park City local with nonprofit and sustainability experience. Andy Hecht will take the helm at Recycle Utah starting Jan. 1. Hecht was chosen among a pool of highly qualified local candidates. He will leave his post as Climate Fund Manager for the Park City Community Foundation where he works with community partners to expand food waste diversion.
Hecht said he鈥檚 grateful for everything he鈥檚 learned at the community foundation and is excited to start a new chapter at Recycle Utah at such a pivotal time. 鈥淚t truly is a once-in-a-generational opportunity to develop this gem of an organization in our community into reaching their full potential,鈥� he said.
Recycle Utah board chair Ken Barfield said Hecht鈥檚 nonprofit expertise will guide Recycle Utah through its upcoming relocation. Hecht said this role is something he鈥檚 worked toward throughout his career.