ADVISORY BOARD GROW WITH US Scott Woodrow ‘88 COO, Sustainable Waste Solutions For more than three decades, Scott Woodrow has built businesses around sustainability, innovation, and community impact — values he proudly shares as a member of the College of Business Advisory Board. After graduating from KU with a dual degree in Management and Marketing, Scott launched a career in the solid waste and recycling Industry. In 2004, he co-founded Sustainable Waste Solutions (SWS), the nation’s first Landfill Free company. Serving major corporations like Merck, Johnson & Johnson, and Kraft Foods, SWS set a new standard in environmental responsibility. Waste Management acquired the company in 2018, and Scott remained with them until retiring in 2022. In 2023, Scott acquired Aunt Wendy’s Kiffles, a familycentered bakery in Bath, PA. Under his leadership, the company has expanded production, transitioned to a clean-label, non-GMO product line, and scaled distribution through online sales, QVC, and regional retailers. Scott credits KU with giving him both the academic foundation and leadership experience that shaped his career. As a student, he was active in fraternity life and student government — opportunities that prepared him to lead in business and beyond. Today, he gives back through the Advisory Board, guiding students as they prepare for meaningful careers. “My goals in business and in life are simple,” Scott explains. “Do what’s right for your people, your customers, and the environment. Safety and sustainability always come first.” 8
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