Michael Kraus

Michael Kraus is a professional specializing in sustainability and waste management, currently serving as the Director of Sustainable Events and Analytics at the Green Sports Alliance since April 2022. Prior to this role, Michael founded Anew Lumber Co. in September 2020, a company dedicated to sustainability waste management for construction sites in Northwest Arkansas, achieving a ~70% material diversion rate from landfills. As Co-Founder and Chief Diversion Officer at Food Loops from November 2017 to April 2022, Michael worked with various clients, including corporate partners and stadiums, to help them meet their sustainability diversion goals. Michael's earlier experience includes a position as an Energy Efficiency Consultant at e3 Solutions LLC and roles in youth engagement and coordination at St. Vincent de Paul and Alphonsus, respectively. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Rhetoric from the University of Arkansas.