July 16, 2015

e-cycleNYC Serves 1 Million People

e-cycleNYC, a program between the City of New York and Electronic Recyclers to recycle e-waste, now serves over 1 million people.

June 1, 2015

John Launches RecycleNation

In 2015, John re-branded ERI’s subsidiary digital brand, 1-800-Recycling, into RecycleNation.

December 25, 2014

ERI Continues To Grow

Last month, ERI recycled nearly 25 million pounds of e-waste – staggering growth from the 10,000 pounds per month when ERI launched in April 2005.

December 31, 2011

Electronic Recyclers International’s Indiana Facility Debuts Its Shredder

ERI debuts a state-of-the-art electronics shredder at its Plainfield, Indiana recycling facility.

March 2, 2011

Alcoa Takes Ownership Stake In Electronic Recyclers International

Alcoa, the world’s leading aluminum producer, became a minority investor in ERI, the largest U.S. recycler of electronic waste.

December 31, 2010

Electronic Recyclers International Unveils Electronics Shredder At Its Holliston, MA Facility

In 2010, ERI debuted its first shredder on the East Coast at its recycling facility in Holliston, MA.

December 31, 2009

UrbanMining.org Debuts

In 2009, John founded ERI’s second subsidiary digital brand, UrbanMining.org. The site offers an ever-growing collection of news articles and original content about the urban mining process, wherein compounds and elements are reclaimed from products, buildings and waste. The site launched in May 2010.

December 17, 2009

LS-Nikko Copper Invests In Electronic Recyclers International

One of the world’s largest copper smelters, Seoul-based LS-Nikko, obtains a minority investment in ERI.

December 31, 2008

John Launches 1800Recycling.com

In 2008, John founded ERI’s subsidiary digital brand, 1-800-Recycling, a dynamic recycling and green living-focused website that makes recycling, conserving, reusing and living wisely easy.

December 17, 2008

Electronic Recyclers International Debuts Fresno, CA Mega-Shredder

In 2008, ERI debuted the largest and most efficient electronics shredder in North America.

December 10, 2008

John Wins The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award

John Shegerian wins the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for his work at Electronic Recyclers International.

December 31, 2007

John Starts Green Is Good Radio

John founded the award-winning “Green Is Good” radio program in 2007. What started as a regional FM radio show, with former co-host Mike Brady, has now become the nation’s #1 ranked environmentally themed radio show.

December 31, 2004

John Co-Founds Electronic Recyclers International

In 2004, John took over a struggling electronic recycling business, then based out of San Diego, moved it to Fresno, CA and re-branded it Electronic Recyclers International.

October 1, 2004

FinancialAid.com Sold To CIT

In October 2004, Shegerian and his partners sold FinancialAid.com and all the aforementioned affiliated properties to Education Lending Group.

December 31, 1998

John Co-Founds FinancialAid.com

They followed up that success with CampusDirt.com, CampusClix.com and RateYourCampus.com. The sites were sold to CIT in 2004.

December 31, 1997

John Co-Founds Bulldog Brewing Company

Bulldog became a popular bar and grill near the campus of Fresno State University. The company became famous for its Bulldog Root Beer.

January 1, 1994

Bradbury Building Filming

With John as the project manager of the building, Michael J. Fox and other celebrities filmed various pictures at the Bradbury Building.

December 31, 1993

Bradbury Building Reopens

John, while working at The Yellin Group, worked to renovate and reopen the Bradbury Building in Los Angeles in 1993.

December 9, 1992

Tyler Shegerian Born

Tyler would go on to study at Fordham University in New York, and with plans to study law in the future, Tyler served as a Field Organizer in New York City for President Obama’s successful 2012 Presidential Campaign.

October 5, 1992

Grand Central Market Project

While working at The Yellin Group, John helped revitalize Los Angeles’ iconic open-air Grand Central Market.

June 1, 1992

John Co-Founds Homeboy Tortillas

John co-founds Homeboy Tortillas in inner-city Los Angeles while still working at The Yellin Group. One of Homeboy’s chief goals was to give those involved in gangs and those incarcerated a second chance to work and get on the right life path.

December 31, 1991

Rebuild LA Project

John was involved in the Rebuild LA project, a program promising $6 billion in private investments to help create 74,000 jobs.

December 31, 1991

John Named Senior Vice President Of The Yellin Group

John becomes the Senior Vice President of the Los Angeles-based real estate firm, The Yellin Group.

October 1, 1986

Cortney Shegerian Born

Cortney would later go on to graduate from law school and work at Shegerian & Associates, an employment law firm founded by John’s brother, Carney Shegerian.

October 25, 1985

John and Tammy Wed

John and Tammy are married on October 25, 1985.

May 31, 1984

John Graduates From NYU

In the Spring of 1984, John graduated cum laude from New York University (New York, NY) with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science.

December 31, 1979

John Breaks The World Record For Fastest 5/8-Mile Dash

At just 17 years old, John became the youngest harness racer to hold the world record for the fastest 5/8-mile dash. The win was recorded at Liberty Bell Park Racetrack in Douglassville, PA.

June 25, 1979

Playing Monopoly, Only With Real Money

In 1979, John’s father, John Shegerian Sr., purchased the most expensive colt ever for its time.

December 31, 1977

John Wins His First Horse Race

At 15 years old, John wins his first harness race as the youngest driver in America.