PHOENIX, Dec. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic
Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) announced today that financial and
strategic planning executive Sandra M.
Volpe has been elected to its Board of Directors. Republic's
Board now consists of 13 total members, including 12 independent
directors.
Sandra Volpe, 49, serves as
senior vice president, Strategic Planning, Communications and
Contractor Relations for FedEx Ground, a leader in fast, reliable
and cost-effective package ground shipping. In her role, she is
responsible for strategy across FedEx Ground and at the corporate
level, as well as internal and external communications, and
management and governance of the contractor relations
function.
Commenting on this addition to the Board, President and Chief
Executive Officer Donald W. Slager
said, "Sandra's strong operational and financial acumen across a
distributed network will add a valuable perspective as we continue
to execute our strategy of profitable growth through
differentiation. We are pleased to welcome Sandra to our Board and
look forward to her counsel."
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is an
industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste.
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.TM, 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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