Gopher Resource
John Graham has extensive work experience in leadership roles. John currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Gopher Resource since 2023. Prior to this, they held positions such as Chief Operating Officer at Fansteel, Inc from 2014 to 2017, Chief Operating Officer at Liberty Tire Recycling from 2011 to 2014, and President at Oldcastle Building Envelope from 2009 to 2011. John also worked as a Vice President at Alcoa from 2000 to 2009.
John Graham received their Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, where they studied from 1976 to 1980. John then pursued further education at Harvard Business School, earning their MBA in Business Administration and Management from 1985 to 1987.
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Gopher Resource
Gopher Resource has been a national environmental solutions provider for 75 years, protecting the earth and preserving natural resources. Our purpose is the safe and efficient recycling of lead batteries throughout North America, using sustainable practices and advanced technology. We sort, process and recycle spent auto, industrial and stationery batteries. Each year, our company keeps over 26 million spent batteries out of landfills. Collectively, we are committed to environmental sustainability, safety, customer excellence, employee opportunity and community stewardship. Gopher Resource is at the forefront of innovation and continuous improvement in our field. Being innovative means being on a continual quest to analyze, improve and evolve. Leadership and excellence throughout operations has always been our focus, and we have made huge investments to achieve this. We’re setting new standards for our industry and ourselves. Gopher resource has recycling facilities in Eagan, MN, and Tampa, FL. The Eagan location also operates The Recycling Zone, a community recycling center for Dakota County, MN.