The purpose of the Agency’s management and staff is to provide the users of the solid waste and recycling systems with exceptional service through their commitment to efficiency, the environment, and fiscal responsibility.

Kenneth Gilligan, Esq.

Agency Counsel

Kenneth D. Gilligan, Esq. serves as agency counsel.  Mr. Gilligan has been legal counsel to the Agency since 2013.  He has also served as attorney for the Ulster County Legislature and Assistant County Attorney of Ulster County.  He received his B.A. Degree from Kings College and his J.D. Degree from Western New England University School of Law.  He is admitted to practice in New York State and before various federal courts including the Supreme Court of the United States.

Marc Rider

Executive Director
mrid@ucrra.org

I enjoy finding innovative solutions to complex issues, which is what drew me to a career in waste management, to which I am new. I started as Executive Director of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency in March of 2024.

Prior to joining the amazing team at the UCRRA, I spent 18 months as General Counsel to Access: Supports for Living Inc., a behavioral health nonprofit. Before that, I spent 10 years in Ulster County Government working as an Assistant County Attorney, Director of Purchasing, and Deputy County Executive. The last position gave me the opportunity to lead our County’s efforts to combat COVID-19.

When not working, I am spending time with my family. I coach both my daughters in soccer and softball and volunteer as a Trustee of the Kingston City School District. I love playing and watching sports, including football (Seattle Seahawks), baseball (Go Yankees), golf, and others.

Timothy Weidemann

Coordinator of Organizational Performance and Development
twei@ucrra.org

Timothy DeGraff, CPA

Director of Finance and Administration
tdeg@ucrra.org

Timothy DeGraff, CPA serves as the Agency’s Director of Finance and Administration, and has previously served as the Agency’s Executive Director from March 2021 to October 2022, as Acting Executive Director from July 2020 to March 2021, and as Controller from January 2007 to present. Prior to his role as agency controller, he spent 5 years as a Junior/Senior accountant with the public accounting firm Sickler, Torchia, Allen & Churchill, CPA’s, PC, performing all aspects of tax preparation (corporations, partnerships, and individuals), audits (governmental, non-profits & insurance companies) and financial statement preparation. He received his B.S. degree in accounting from SUNY New Paltz. He is certified to practice public accounting in New York State.

Melinda France

Office Manager
mfra@ucrra.org

Amy Lopiano

Chief Accounting Clerk
alop@ucrra.org

Katherine DeAngelis

Data Analyst
kdea@ucrra.org

Charles Whittaker

Director of Operations and Compliance
cwhi@ucrra.org

Engel Delgado

Operations Manager
edel@ucrra.org

Larry Ricci

Environmental Compliance Officer
lric@ucrra.org

Angelina Brandt

Director of Sustainability
apeo@ucrra.org

Tanesia White

Recycling Educator
twhi@ucrra.org 

Allison McIntyre

Administrative Assistant (Recycling Department)
amci@ucrra.org

Vacant

Recycling Compliance Officer