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Members Spotlight
The Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania values every one of our members and the experiences they bring with them to our organization. We all do awesome work throughout the year and much of it goes unnoticed by a lot of people. Sometimes we feel we are doing a thankless job and may feel underappreciated, you are not!
Although we meet each other at PROP and other events throughout the year it’s rare if we actually have a chance to learn about each other, our experiences, and the awesome work we do on a daily basis.
The PROP Membership Committee has started spotlighting our members on a bi-monthly basis. Every month or two, we will spotlight 1 or 2 of PROP’s members on this webpage as well as our Facebook Page, LinkedIn page, and News Views and Opportunities newsletter.
Please use this form to apply to be the next Member who is Spotlighted: Member Spotlight Form (PDF) / Member Spotlight Form (DOCX)
March/April 2026 Spotlighted Member
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Name: Mark O'Neal
Title: Retired, Past President and Owner of Winter Equipment Corp. for 32 Years/Territory Sales Manager for Komar and Besco Systems for 5 Years
Organization: Winter Equipment Corporation/Komar Industries/Besco Systems
Tell us about your PROP journey!
I missed the first year that PROP started in 1990 at Millersville University, my alma mater. I joined PROP when I was a Territory Sales Manager for Besco Systems from 1987 to 1991. I was at the signing of Pennsylvania’s mandatory recycling law in Besco’s office by Governor Casey in 1989. I left Besco Systems and started Winter Equipment Corporation in 1992 and continued my relationship with PROP for 32 years as the owner and president of Winter Equipment. I looked forward to helping all PROP members with their equipment needs every year at the annual conference. Since 2023, when I sold to Komar Industries, I remained as a Territory Sales Manager for them and still attended PROP conferences. In 2025 at the PROP Conference, I introduced my son Alex O’Neal as the new Territory Sales Manager for Komar Industries.
What has PROP membership meant to you both personally and professionally?
As a small business owner and salesman, the PROP organization has helped grow our business into what it is today. The professional atmosphere of all of the members — even the business competition — has assisted us to become more knowledgeable with our customers and our customers’ needs. The personal relationships are long-lasting. I especially enjoyed the conferences and serving as a planning committee member 2 or 3 times. My relationship with a lot of the municipal recycling coordinators has continued for years. Some that were customers and some that were just friends. For these reasons, I would recommend membership to any and all small business owners in our industry.
Describe a Fun Fact, Favorite Meal, and a Perfect Day outside of work would look like for you?
- Fun Fact: I was in the USCG and USCGR for over 34 years and now currently fully retired.
- Favorite Meal: Steak and lobster, baked potato, salad, and cheesecake.
- Perfect Day Outside of Work: A great day on the water — pleasure boating, sightseeing, crabbing, or fishing.
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