Alando Simpson is the CEO of COR which is a materials management organization that specializes in waste collection and material processing. Alando has worked diligently to solidify the company as a leader in the sustainable waste/recycling field with a strong emphasis on the circular economy. His leadership within COR has not only enabled the company to be recognized as a reliable and timely service provider but also a trailblazer in recycling and innovation for the Portland Metro Region. As the leader of a certified Benefit Corporation, Alando has taken his socially and environmentally conscious principals from his business and has begun to share these values throughout his civic activities. Alando has high aspirations for the Portland Metro Region in hopes to build a 21st century sustainable eco system that fosters a vibrant economy, environmental stewardship and equity for all people.