Service Tech of the Year Award
The Service Tech of the Year Award honors the top service technicians who actively embody the highest standards of our industry while working in the field.
The purpose of the award is to acknowledge that service technicians have a great influence on the success of our industry, perhaps greater than any other group of employees. By exhibiting behaviors that actively reinforce the highest industry standards and reduce the likelihood of injury to themselves and others, top service techs not only emphasize strong human values, but also contribute to the overall health and safety of the industry.
The PSAI Award Committee reviews nominations from around the world to identify the most appropriate recipients. Winners are honored annually at the PSAI Convention and Trade Show.
One winner and one runner-up are chosen based on an assessment of performance in the following five areas:
- General role and quality assurance
- Internal and external customer service
- Safety
- Concern for company equipment
- Cooperation and compliance with employer and industry waste-hauling guidelines
2025 Winner
2025 Runner Up
Nominations may be submitted May 4th – August 7th, 2026. Recipients will be recognized at the 2026 Annual Convention & Trade Show during the Awards Ceremony on Thursday, November 5th.
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2025
Winner: Javier Perez Martinez, Biffs, Inc. Runner Up: Robert Fitts, Porta Serve
2024
Winner: John Malanchak, Mr. John; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Runner Up: Danielle Pierce, United Rentals Reliable Onsite Services, Theodore, Alabama
2023
Winner: Daren Fout, Porta Serve; High Springs, Florida , Runner Up: Joseph Kacures, On-Site Companies; St. Paul, Minnesota
2022
Winner: Mike White, PortaPros; Nampa, Idaho
2020/21
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/Honey Bucket; 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; 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; 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; 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, Northwest 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