 
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUSAN WARNER, ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
SALINAS VALLEY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
755-1300
SALINAS VALLEY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY ADDS NEW
STAFF
April 14, 2005
J.D. Black has accepted the position of staff accountant for the Salinas
Valley Solid Waste Authority (SVSWA).
In his new capacity, Black will oversee all accounting functions including
monitoring accounts payable and payroll, preparation of financial statements,
development and maintenance of internal fiscal controls and assist in
organizational budget development.
For the past eight years Black has managed his own professional accounting
practice offering financial management, accounting and tax service to
business and residents in the local area. Prior to that he held the position
of staff accountant at Clyde W. Brown & Associates performing a variety
of financial functions for business, local government and non-profit entities.
Black earned his BA in Pre-Law from the University of California at Santa
Cruz, CA and an MBA in Finance from Golden Gate University.
The Waste Authority also welcomes Elia Zavala as their Administrative
Support Assistant. In her new capacity, Zavala will provide administrative
support to all Authority programs and divisions.
Prior to joining the SVSWA she held an administration position at the
Soledad Unified School District and prior to that she served as the Deputy
City Clerk for the City of King.
Zavala attended local area schools and earned a Specialist Diploma in
Computer Applications from Heald Business College in Salinas.
The Authority, formed in 1997, is a joint powers agency made up of
the cities of Gonzales, Greenfield, King City, Salinas, Soledad as well
as the eastern half of unincorporated Monterey County. They promote the
environmental health of the Salinas Valley through planning, public education
and management of an innovative solid waste system. The Authority can
be reached at 755-1300 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday or
on the web at www.svswa.org.
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