PHOENIX, July 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic
Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today announced that food industry
executive James P. Snee has been
appointed to its Board of Directors, bringing its membership to a
total of 11. He will serve on the Audit Committee as well as the
Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Committee.
Snee, 51, serves as chairman of the board, president, and chief
executive officer of Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500
company with over $9 billion in
revenue and 52 consecutive years of dividend increases. More than
35 of Hormel's brands, including SKIPPY®,
SPAM®, Muscle Milk®, Justin's®,
and Wholly Guacamole®, are first or second in their
respective market categories.
Commenting on the addition, Republic's president and chief
executive officer Donald W. Slager
said, "Jim's extensive experience at the helm of one of the world's
largest food brands is a valuable addition to our Board. He brings
with him the critical perspective of a seasoned senior executive
and active CEO of a public company, and I look forward to working
with Jim as we continue to build on Republic's strategy of
profitable growth through differentiation."
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 responsive 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
Facebook.com/RepublicServices and follow Republic on Twitter
@RepublicService.
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