Paul Brenner is a third-generation operator of Brenner Recycling. After graduating from Syracuse University in 1976, he returned to the family business starting at the ground floor earning $3.50 per hour. Brenner briefly left the business from 1980 to 1982. During that time he was employed by US Pipe in the HR department and then by the Mindlin Co. as a scrap trader. He returned to Brenner Recycling in 1982 and retired at the end of 2021. Brenner has served on many ISRI committees including President of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Chairman of ISEC, and Vice Chair of RERF. His proudest moment has been starting the RERF Veteran stipend.