PHOENIX, Dec. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic
Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) announced today that Jon Vander Ark, 42,
has been named chief operating officer, effective Jan. 1, 2018. As COO, Vander Ark will be responsible for
operationalizing the Company's strategy and executing its business
plan across its field operations.
Additionally, he will have functional responsibility for all
operational support departments, including safety, engineering,
environmental compliance and fleet management, which includes the
seventh largest vocational truck fleet in the country. Vander Ark
will continue to report to Don
Slager, president and chief executive officer.
"Jon is a trusted leader who consistently delivers results. He
brings a rigorous focus to achieving operational excellence through
continuous improvement," said Slager. "I have tremendous confidence
in his ability to further embed The Republic Way across the
enterprise while optimizing the performance of our field operations
through our strong general management team."
Prior to this appointment, Vander Ark was EVP, operations,
responsible for maximizing Republic's field performance, ensuring
superior service delivery, and achieving financial and operational
results across the Company's operations in the eastern half of the
U.S., which represents approximately $5
billion of Republic's annualized revenues. Previous to this,
he oversaw the western half of the Company's operations.
Vander Ark joined Republic Services in January 2013 as EVP, chief marketing officer,
responsible for establishing the Republic Services brand and
advancing the Company's customer-centric service approach. Prior to
Republic, he served as partner at McKinsey & Company's
Detroit office, managing clients
across a variety of industries, including transportation,
logistics, manufacturing and consumer products. He received a
Bachelor of Arts degree from Calvin
College and a Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is an industry leader in U.S. recycling and
non-hazardous solid waste disposal. Through its subsidiaries,
Republic's collection companies, recycling centers, transfer
stations and landfills focus on providing effective solutions to
make proper waste disposal effortless for its 14 million customers.
We'll handle it from here.®, the brand's promise, lets
customers know they can count on Republic to provide a superior
experience while fostering a sustainable Blue Planet for future
generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer and healthier world.
For more information, visit the Republic Services website at
RepublicServices.com. "Like" Republic on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/RepublicServices and follow on Twitter
@RepublicService.
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