Executive Leadership Team
Executive Leadership Team
Steve Napolitan | CEO
Steve Napolitan serves as Chief Executive Officer of WāstAway®, leading the company’s strategy, commercialization, and growth as it expands its technology into new markets and applications.
An entrepreneur, business strategist, and advisor with more than two decades of experience building companies and helping organizations grow, Steve brings a combination of commercial leadership, strategic thinking, and market development to WāstAway. His career has centered on identifying opportunities, building high-performing organizations, and turning innovative ideas into sustainable businesses.
Steve’s experience working with municipalities, utilities, business leaders, and environmental innovators has given him a practical understanding of the economic, operational, and community considerations involved in bringing new technologies to market.
At WāstAway, he works closely with the executive and engineering teams to align technology development, strategic partnerships, customer opportunities, and commercialization around a clear growth strategy. His focus is not simply on deploying technology, but on building the relationships, business model, and organization required to scale it successfully.
Under Steve’s leadership, WāstAway is advancing its mission to transform municipal solid waste into valuable feedstocks and resources while creating new economic opportunities for communities, customers, and strategic partners.
An entrepreneur, business strategist, and advisor with more than two decades of experience building companies and helping organizations grow, Steve brings a combination of commercial leadership, strategic thinking, and market development to WāstAway. His career has centered on identifying opportunities, building high-performing organizations, and turning innovative ideas into sustainable businesses.
Steve’s experience working with municipalities, utilities, business leaders, and environmental innovators has given him a practical understanding of the economic, operational, and community considerations involved in bringing new technologies to market.
At WāstAway, he works closely with the executive and engineering teams to align technology development, strategic partnerships, customer opportunities, and commercialization around a clear growth strategy. His focus is not simply on deploying technology, but on building the relationships, business model, and organization required to scale it successfully.
Under Steve’s leadership, WāstAway is advancing its mission to transform municipal solid waste into valuable feedstocks and resources while creating new economic opportunities for communities, customers, and strategic partners.
Melyssa Barrett | Chief of People & Partnerships
Melyssa Barrett serves as Chief of People & Partnerships at WāstAway®, where she focuses on building the people, relationships, and strategic partnerships required to support the company’s growth and commercialization. Working across leadership, governance, business development, capital relationships, and organizational strategy, she helps connect WāstAway with the people and opportunities that can accelerate its path to scale.
Melyssa brings nearly four decades of corporate and executive leadership experience, including almost 30 years with Visa. During her tenure, she held leadership roles spanning risk, product development, business intelligence, and global solutions delivery, ultimately serving as a Vice President and as CEO of a Visa subsidiary. Her career has given her extensive experience navigating complex organizations, developing products and solutions, building strategic relationships, managing risk, and bringing diverse stakeholders together around shared business objectives.
At WāstAway, Melyssa works closely with the CEO and executive leadership team on organizational strategy and serves as a liaison to the Board of Directors. Her responsibilities span strategic partnerships, people and organizational development, governance, contractual relationships, and capital-raising initiatives, helping ensure WāstAway has both the internal capabilities and external relationships necessary to execute its growth strategy.
Her leadership approach is grounded in aligning people, purpose, strategy, and accountability. Throughout her career, she has championed inclusive leadership and the development of high-performing teams, bringing together different perspectives and areas of expertise to solve complex business challenges.
Melyssa is focused on strengthening the organization and building the partnerships, relationships, and leadership capabilities needed to turn opportunity into long-term enterprise value.
Melyssa brings nearly four decades of corporate and executive leadership experience, including almost 30 years with Visa. During her tenure, she held leadership roles spanning risk, product development, business intelligence, and global solutions delivery, ultimately serving as a Vice President and as CEO of a Visa subsidiary. Her career has given her extensive experience navigating complex organizations, developing products and solutions, building strategic relationships, managing risk, and bringing diverse stakeholders together around shared business objectives.
At WāstAway, Melyssa works closely with the CEO and executive leadership team on organizational strategy and serves as a liaison to the Board of Directors. Her responsibilities span strategic partnerships, people and organizational development, governance, contractual relationships, and capital-raising initiatives, helping ensure WāstAway has both the internal capabilities and external relationships necessary to execute its growth strategy.
Her leadership approach is grounded in aligning people, purpose, strategy, and accountability. Throughout her career, she has championed inclusive leadership and the development of high-performing teams, bringing together different perspectives and areas of expertise to solve complex business challenges.
Melyssa is focused on strengthening the organization and building the partnerships, relationships, and leadership capabilities needed to turn opportunity into long-term enterprise value.
Jovanni Godina | Chief of Sytems & Processes
Jovanni Godina serves as Chief of Operations at WāstAway®, where he translates strategy into the systems, processes, and operating disciplines required to scale. Working across engineering, project development, and corporate operations, he creates the structure and visibility that help leadership understand what is happening across the business, make better decisions, and move complex initiatives forward.
An entrepreneur and systems thinker, Jovanni brings a practical approach to operational leadership. Years spent building and running his own business taught him firsthand how systems, technology, communication, and process can either constrain an organization or accelerate it. He now applies that experience to building an operating environment designed for clarity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Jovanni is known for questioning assumptions and looking beyond “the way it’s always been done.” His ability to identify gaps, simplify complexity, and connect information across teams helps create clearer workflows, stronger communication, and greater organizational visibility.
At WāstAway, his focus extends beyond creating processes. He works to ensure that the company’s people, projects, systems, and information operate together effectively as WāstAway advances technology development and expands toward broader commercial deployment.
For Jovanni, strong operations create clarity. His focus is building operational infrastructure that enables talented people to do their best work while giving WāstAway the discipline, visibility, and adaptability for continued growth.
An entrepreneur and systems thinker, Jovanni brings a practical approach to operational leadership. Years spent building and running his own business taught him firsthand how systems, technology, communication, and process can either constrain an organization or accelerate it. He now applies that experience to building an operating environment designed for clarity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Jovanni is known for questioning assumptions and looking beyond “the way it’s always been done.” His ability to identify gaps, simplify complexity, and connect information across teams helps create clearer workflows, stronger communication, and greater organizational visibility.
At WāstAway, his focus extends beyond creating processes. He works to ensure that the company’s people, projects, systems, and information operate together effectively as WāstAway advances technology development and expands toward broader commercial deployment.
For Jovanni, strong operations create clarity. His focus is building operational infrastructure that enables talented people to do their best work while giving WāstAway the discipline, visibility, and adaptability for continued growth.
Stephanie Vedder | Director of Marketing & Business Development
Stephanie Vedder serves as Director of Marketing & Business Development at WāstAway®, where she leads the company’s marketing, market positioning, sales strategy, and customer engagement as WāstAway expands its technology and commercial opportunities.
With more than 22 years of experience spanning sales, marketing, digital strategy, business development, and entrepreneurship, Stephanie has built her career around understanding what drives customers to act—and creating the strategies and systems that turn opportunity into sustainable growth.
Before joining WāstAway, Stephanie built an award-winning career in sales and digital marketing. She achieved Diamond Elite status at Gannett Media, placing her among the top 5% of its sales organization, and earned President’s Club honors after repeatedly surpassing performance goals. Throughout her career, she has managed millions of dollars in revenue while helping clients generate millions more through stronger marketing, positioning, and customer engagement strategies.
At WāstAway, Stephanie leads marketing and advertising across digital platforms, industry conferences, trade shows, and other market-facing channels while working closely with business development to strengthen sales methodology, training, and the systems that move opportunities from initial engagement toward active projects.
Her role extends beyond promoting WāstAway’s technology. Stephanie helps shape how the company communicates its value to customers, partners, and the broader market—connecting positioning, sales, brand, and customer strategy to help translate innovation into commercial growth.
With more than 22 years of experience spanning sales, marketing, digital strategy, business development, and entrepreneurship, Stephanie has built her career around understanding what drives customers to act—and creating the strategies and systems that turn opportunity into sustainable growth.
Before joining WāstAway, Stephanie built an award-winning career in sales and digital marketing. She achieved Diamond Elite status at Gannett Media, placing her among the top 5% of its sales organization, and earned President’s Club honors after repeatedly surpassing performance goals. Throughout her career, she has managed millions of dollars in revenue while helping clients generate millions more through stronger marketing, positioning, and customer engagement strategies.
At WāstAway, Stephanie leads marketing and advertising across digital platforms, industry conferences, trade shows, and other market-facing channels while working closely with business development to strengthen sales methodology, training, and the systems that move opportunities from initial engagement toward active projects.
Her role extends beyond promoting WāstAway’s technology. Stephanie helps shape how the company communicates its value to customers, partners, and the broader market—connecting positioning, sales, brand, and customer strategy to help translate innovation into commercial growth.
Engineering & Technology
Engineering & Technology
David Palmer | Vice President of Engineering
David Palmer serves as Vice President of Engineering at WāstAway®, bringing more than four decades of engineering and solid-waste industry experience to the development, testing, and commercial deployment of the company’s technology.
David began his solid-waste career in 1980 with nationally recognized consulting firm Wegman Engineers, where he managed major comprehensive solid-waste projects for the Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority and Huntsville, Alabama, while serving as a technical resource across waste-to-energy, recycling, and landfill projects.
Over the course of his career, David has developed deep expertise across materials recovery facilities, waste-to-energy systems, landfill gas, pyrolysis, gasification, and biogas technologies. Prior to WāstAway, he served as a senior energy project manager with Tetra Tech, leading and supporting complex energy and waste infrastructure projects.
At WāstAway, David applies that experience to the engineering development and scale-up of the company’s technology, working across design, testing, manufacturing, project development, and technical execution. He also provides experienced technical leadership and mentorship to WāstAway’s growing engineering capabilities, helping translate decades of industry knowledge into the next generation of the company’s technology.
David earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Georgia Tech. His combination of engineering depth, project experience, and long-standing knowledge of the solid-waste industry helps ensure WāstAway’s innovation is grounded in the technical rigor required for successful commercial deployment.
David began his solid-waste career in 1980 with nationally recognized consulting firm Wegman Engineers, where he managed major comprehensive solid-waste projects for the Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority and Huntsville, Alabama, while serving as a technical resource across waste-to-energy, recycling, and landfill projects.
Over the course of his career, David has developed deep expertise across materials recovery facilities, waste-to-energy systems, landfill gas, pyrolysis, gasification, and biogas technologies. Prior to WāstAway, he served as a senior energy project manager with Tetra Tech, leading and supporting complex energy and waste infrastructure projects.
At WāstAway, David applies that experience to the engineering development and scale-up of the company’s technology, working across design, testing, manufacturing, project development, and technical execution. He also provides experienced technical leadership and mentorship to WāstAway’s growing engineering capabilities, helping translate decades of industry knowledge into the next generation of the company’s technology.
David earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Georgia Tech. His combination of engineering depth, project experience, and long-standing knowledge of the solid-waste industry helps ensure WāstAway’s innovation is grounded in the technical rigor required for successful commercial deployment.
Sebastian Nigrelli | Engineer
Sebastian Nigrelli is an engineer at WāstAway®, where he helps advance the company’s proprietary technology from design through testing, manufacturing, and deployment. Working at the intersection of mechanical engineering, innovation, and sustainability, he contributes to the development and scale-up of systems central to WāstAway’s mission to maximize the value of waste.
A Georgia Tech graduate with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a minor in physics, Sebastian combines strong analytical training with a hands-on approach to solving complex engineering challenges. Before joining WāstAway, he worked in industrial HVAC design and installation, gaining experience in system design, fabrication, project management, and field execution.
He is also the inventor of a patented solar-powered water purification system, reflecting his early focus on applying engineering to real-world environmental problems.
At WāstAway, Sebastian works closely with engineering and leadership teams across design, testing, manufacturing coordination, and project execution, supporting the technology’s progression from concept to commercial application.
For Sebastian, WāstAway brings together his interests in engineering, problem-solving, and environmental impact, as he helps translate ambitious ideas into scalable, real-world solutions.
A Georgia Tech graduate with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a minor in physics, Sebastian combines strong analytical training with a hands-on approach to solving complex engineering challenges. Before joining WāstAway, he worked in industrial HVAC design and installation, gaining experience in system design, fabrication, project management, and field execution.
He is also the inventor of a patented solar-powered water purification system, reflecting his early focus on applying engineering to real-world environmental problems.
At WāstAway, Sebastian works closely with engineering and leadership teams across design, testing, manufacturing coordination, and project execution, supporting the technology’s progression from concept to commercial application.
For Sebastian, WāstAway brings together his interests in engineering, problem-solving, and environmental impact, as he helps translate ambitious ideas into scalable, real-world solutions.
Finance & Stewardship
Finance & Stewardship
Nancy Golden | Controller
Nancy Golden serves as Controller for Bouldin Corporation and oversees financial operations supporting WāstAway® and Bouldin & Lawson. Since joining the organization in 2009, she has provided financial leadership and continuity across the companies as their businesses, technologies, and opportunities have evolved.
Nancy brings decades of accounting and financial experience to the organization. Prior to joining Bouldin Corporation, she spent nearly 20 years in public accounting, working across tax and audit engagements and developing a strong foundation in financial reporting, controls, and compliance.
Her experience also includes the healthcare industry, where she led cost-accounting and software-implementation initiatives for hospitals, giving her additional experience managing financial information, systems, and processes within complex operating environments.
At WāstAway, Nancy provides the financial discipline and institutional knowledge that support responsible growth. Working alongside executive leadership, she helps maintain the financial reporting, controls, and operational visibility required as the company advances projects and expands its commercial activity.
Nancy earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Lipscomb University.
Nancy brings decades of accounting and financial experience to the organization. Prior to joining Bouldin Corporation, she spent nearly 20 years in public accounting, working across tax and audit engagements and developing a strong foundation in financial reporting, controls, and compliance.
Her experience also includes the healthcare industry, where she led cost-accounting and software-implementation initiatives for hospitals, giving her additional experience managing financial information, systems, and processes within complex operating environments.
At WāstAway, Nancy provides the financial discipline and institutional knowledge that support responsible growth. Working alongside executive leadership, she helps maintain the financial reporting, controls, and operational visibility required as the company advances projects and expands its commercial activity.
Nancy earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Lipscomb University.
Project Development
Project Development
Charles Moseley | Senior Project Developer
Charles Moseley serves as Project Developer at WāstAway®, helping convert market interest into the commercial commitments required to advance projects. He works with municipalities, waste managers, customers, and industry partners to develop the relationships and agreements that connect waste supply, project opportunities, and end-market demand.
With more than 25 years of experience in the waste-to-energy industry, Charles brings extensive knowledge of technology-driven businesses and industrial markets that can benefit from alternative fuels and waste-derived feedstocks. His experience spans domestic and international markets and includes engagement with cement, steel, pulp and paper, power generation, and other industrial sectors.
At WāstAway, Charles plays a key role in securing municipal waste commitments, letters of intent and contracts, as well as developing offtake relationships for WāstAway feedstocks. His work helps establish the commercial foundation required to move prospective sites from early discussions toward viable projects.
Charles also brings significant entrepreneurial experience, having built and expanded a successful multi-location business and participated in real estate development and investment. His combination of industry knowledge, relationship development, and project origination supports WāstAway in building and maintaining a strong and scalable project pipeline.
With more than 25 years of experience in the waste-to-energy industry, Charles brings extensive knowledge of technology-driven businesses and industrial markets that can benefit from alternative fuels and waste-derived feedstocks. His experience spans domestic and international markets and includes engagement with cement, steel, pulp and paper, power generation, and other industrial sectors.
At WāstAway, Charles plays a key role in securing municipal waste commitments, letters of intent and contracts, as well as developing offtake relationships for WāstAway feedstocks. His work helps establish the commercial foundation required to move prospective sites from early discussions toward viable projects.
Charles also brings significant entrepreneurial experience, having built and expanded a successful multi-location business and participated in real estate development and investment. His combination of industry knowledge, relationship development, and project origination supports WāstAway in building and maintaining a strong and scalable project pipeline.
Lindsey Patterson | Office Manager & Marketing Coordinator
Lindsey Patterson serves as Office Manager and Marketing Coordinator at WāstAway®, helping connect the people, logistics, and market-facing activities that keep the organization moving forward. Since joining WāstAway in 2021, her role has expanded across operations, marketing,
industry events, and customer and partner engagement.
Working across departments, Lindsey manages trade show planning and logistics, social media, presentation and marketing development, and a range of administrative and financial responsibilities. She also works closely with WāstAway’s engineering, project and plant teams to coordinate plant tours and technology demonstrations, helping translate the work happening inside the company into organized, engaging experiences for customers, partners, and industry stakeholders.
Before joining WāstAway, Lindsey worked in billing for Ascension Saint Thomas River Park Hospital where her responsibilities included developing presentations, reports, event planning, and training.
At WāstAway, Lindsey brings those varied experiences together in a role built around coordination, communication, and execution. By connecting teams behind the scenes and helping bring WāstAway’s technology and story to life in the marketplace, she supports the organization as it moves from innovation toward broader commercial growth.
Lindsey studied social work at Austin Peay State University.
industry events, and customer and partner engagement.
Working across departments, Lindsey manages trade show planning and logistics, social media, presentation and marketing development, and a range of administrative and financial responsibilities. She also works closely with WāstAway’s engineering, project and plant teams to coordinate plant tours and technology demonstrations, helping translate the work happening inside the company into organized, engaging experiences for customers, partners, and industry stakeholders.
Before joining WāstAway, Lindsey worked in billing for Ascension Saint Thomas River Park Hospital where her responsibilities included developing presentations, reports, event planning, and training.
At WāstAway, Lindsey brings those varied experiences together in a role built around coordination, communication, and execution. By connecting teams behind the scenes and helping bring WāstAway’s technology and story to life in the marketplace, she supports the organization as it moves from innovation toward broader commercial growth.
Lindsey studied social work at Austin Peay State University.
Plant Operations
Plant Operations
Melvin McCloud
Plant Supervisor
Thomas Vaughn
System Operator
Technologies for a Better Environment
Technologies for a Better Environment
Contact Info
P: (931) 815-8520
E: info@wastaway.com
Corporate HQ
195 Mt View Industrial Drive
Morrison, TN 37357
195 Mt View Industrial Drive
Morrison, TN 37357
Technologies for a Better Environment
Technologies for a Better Environment