VLS Environmental Solutions Announces Strategic Promotions Amid Rapid Expansion

These strategic promotions leverage outstanding expertise and managerial talent within VLS, positioning the company for continued growth.

SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): VLS Environmental Solutions announces strategic promotions that highlight the company’s continued expansion and dedication to leadership in the environmental solutions sector. These strategic promotions leverage outstanding expertise and managerial talent within VLS, positioning the company for continued growth.

Reflecting on the company’s momentum and these promotions, CEO John Magee stated, “2024 has been an exceptional year for VLS. To maintain our progress, we must harness the remarkable expertise and talent of our team to propel the organization forward. These promotions underscore our commitment to embracing innovation and excellence.”

VLS would like to announce the following appointments:

•          Keith Cordesman has been promoted from Executive Vice President, Waste to President of VLS, overseeing field operations and sales across all four VLS divisions. With over 20 years of experience in management, operations, sales, and strategic planning, Keith has a proven track record in driving growth and implementing transformational changes across various market environments.
•          Geoff Lehy has been promoted from Regional Vice President Waste West to Executive Vice President of the Non-Hazardous Waste Division. His strategic vision and leadership have been instrumental in nurturing talent and driving operational success within the organization.
•          Chris Lobue has been promoted to Executive Vice President for the Hazardous Waste Division. With more than two decades in the chemical and petrochemical industries, Chris offers deep knowledge in process engineering and technology development, essential for progressing VLS’s innovative solutions.
•          Bob Goldberg has been promoted from Senior Vice President Waste Sales to Executive Vice President of Sales for VLS. Bob will continue to champion best practices in environmental health and safety, and sales strategy, respectively, ensuring VLS’s competitive edge in the market.
•          Charlie Gillian steps into the role of Regional Vice President for the Waste West region, succeeding Geoff Lehy. His leadership and operational acumen will continue to drive regional growth.
•          Rob Wheatley will transition from Chief Revenue Officer to Chief Strategy Officer. As CSO, he will play a crucial role in guiding the organization’s future direction and ensuring that all parts of the business are aligned with its strategic goals. Wheatley will lead the company toward sustainable growth while addressing the complex challenges of the environmental sector.

CEO John Magee concluded, “Our team’s expertise is the driving force behind our success. These promotions highlight the extraordinary talent at VLS and our commitment to developing leaders who will guide us into the future.”

Courtesy: www.wasteadvantagemag.com

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