Waste management
10 CHROs in Waste Management
These ten executives hold or have held the top HR title, such as chief human resources officer or chief people officer, at waste management companies. A reader can learn how CHROs lead people teams in waste management companies.
Professionals to explore
01—10Amy Plasha
LinkedInExperience: EVP, CHRO · Reworld Waste
EVP, CHRO at Reworld Waste since March 2025. Former Chief People Officer at Vontier (2021–2024), where the profile says the role led HR strategy and execution across 30 countries, plus Senior Vice President Human Resources at Builders FirstSource (2021) and Vice President Human Resources at BMC - Building Materials and Construction Solutions (2019–2021).
Craig Plested
LinkedInExperience: Chief People Officer · WM New Zealand
Chief People Officer at WM New Zealand since June 2023, with more than seven years in the waste sector according to the profile. Other WM New Zealand roles: Head of People and Culture (2022–2023), Head of People and Corporate Services (2020–2022) and Regional Human Resources Business Partner (2018–2020). Also a Human Resources Consultant Contractor at cpHr since 2003.
Karin Smet
LinkedInExperience: Chief HR Officer · Indaver
Former Chief HR Officer at Indaver (2012–2020), described in the profile as a leader in sustainable waste management serving industrial businesses and public authorities. Now Human Resources Executive at Indaver Holding nv since 2020. Before the chief HR role, HR Directeur België (2004–2011) and HR Advisor (1990–2004) at Indaver België.
Kelley Robinson, GPHR
LinkedInExperience: SVP Chief Human Resources Officer · Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
SVP Chief Human Resources Officer at Casella Waste Systems, Inc. since July 2021, after serving as Vice President Human Resources there (2017–2021). Former Sr. Human Resource Business Partner at Lindt & Sprüngli USA (2014–2017), and Corporate Director of Human Resources (2012–2013) and Regional Director of Human Resources (2010–2012) at C&S Wholesale Grocers.
Marnie R. Vaughan, CEBS
LinkedInExperience: Chief Human Resources Officer · McGill Environmental Systems | McGill Compost
Chief Human Resources Officer at McGill Environmental Systems | McGill Compost since July 2025; the profile describes the company as providing industrial composting, compost products and organic waste management. Former Vice President of Human Resources at Inframark (2017–2025) and Director of Benefits, Compensation and HRIS at Severn Trent Services (2016–2017).
Onna O'Meara, MBA, SHRM-SCP
LinkedInExperience: Chief Human Resources Officer · Miller Environmental Group, Inc.
Chief Human Resources Officer at Miller Environmental Group, Inc. since June 2025; the profile describes the company as providing environmental and industrial services, including waste transportation and disposal. Former Chief People Officer at Vertex Service Partners (2024–2025) and Vice President of Talent Management and Development at Arrive Logistics (2020–2024).
Pamela Hobbs
LinkedInExperience: CHRO · WIN Waste Innovations
CHRO at WIN Waste Innovations since December 2019, a role the profile tags as Human Resources at C-Level. Former VP Human Resources at American Red Cross (2015–2019), Vice President, HR, West Region at Republic Services (2007–2015) and Region HR Manager at WM (1998–2006).
Richard R. Early
LinkedInExperience: Chief Human Resources Officer · GFL Environmental Inc.
Chief Human Resources Officer at GFL Environmental Inc. since September 2015; the profile describes GFL as a waste management and infrastructure services company. Former Vice President, Human Resources and Labour Relations at Sears Home Services (2013–2014), Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Services at Just Energy (2004–2013) and Vice President, Global Human Resources and Labour Relations at Webhelp (2000–2004).
Scott C. Carroll
LinkedInExperience: Chief Human Resources Officer · Interstate Waste Services, Inc.
Chief Human Resources Officer at Interstate Waste Services, Inc. since January 2024. Former Chief Human Resources Officer at GCT Global Container Terminals (2018–2023), and Senior Vice President Human Resources (2012–2017) and Vice President Employment Labor and Law Human Resources Department (2009–2012) at GAF. The profile cites experience in labor, compensation and mergers and acquisitions.
Shayne Ingersoll, SPHR
LinkedInExperience: Chief People Officer · Wind River Environmental
Chief People Officer at Wind River Environmental since July 2024; the profile describes the company as providing septic, drain, grease and wastewater management services. Former Chief Human Resources Officer at HEPACO, LLC (2021–2024), Head of Human Resources - Americas Region at Nokian Tyres plc (2018–2021) and CHRO Vice President of Human Resources - USA at Caesarstone US (2016–2018).
Choose the right perspective
Match the waste stream and footprint to yours, since a solid waste hauler, an organic composting business and a septic and wastewater service face different workforce questions. If you want someone who worked up through the business, favor a person whose other listed titles sit at the same company.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you recruit and keep drivers and frontline crews in waste collection, and what has made the biggest difference?
- 02What did you change first when you took over HR at a waste company, and why?
- 03How do you bring acquired haulers and facilities into one HR model without losing local leaders?
Reaching CHROs in Waste Management
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