Recycling
10 CIOs in Recycling
These ten current and former chief information officers have led technology at recycling companies and waste-and-recycling service providers. A reader can learn how chief information officers approach planning, reporting and capital decisions in recycling businesses.
Professionals to explore
01—10Bruce Ullrey
LinkedInExperience: CIO · Rumpke Waste & Recycling
CIO at Rumpke Waste & Recycling since 2000, with a headline of CIO at Rumpke of Ohio; the profile describes Rumpke as a waste management company serving residential and commercial customers, and the highlight shows the CIO role at 25 years and 9 months. The profile lists two CIO rows at Rumpke Waste & Recycling and no other employer.
Chris Greco
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · Wasteology
Chief Information Officer at Wasteology since October 2023; the profile describes Wasteology as a company that specializes in waste management and recycling. Chris also held Associate Vice President Business Technology - Consumer & Provider Services and Solutions at Humana (2019–2023) and Global CRM Team Leader - Appliance & Lighting at GE (2009–2013).
Dale Wetherill
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · BP Environmental Services
Chief Information Officer at BP Environmental Services since August 2017; the profile describes the company as providing waste and recycling services and job site equipment rentals. Dale also held Strategic Account Executive at CompuData Inc. (2014–2017), Project Manager Systems Engineer at Morse Communications (2012–2014) and Director of Operations at STC Services (2011–2012).
John Clausen
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · Advanced Polymer Recycling
Chief Information Officer at Advanced Polymer Recycling since December 2025; the profile describes the company as connecting recyclers, converters and manufacturers through logistics. John also held Vice President Information Technology (2025) and Sr. Director of Information Technology (2024–2025) at Amwaste, and Director Of Information Technology at DTG (2018–2023).
Joshua Patterson
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information & Technology Officer · USA Waste & Recycling
Chief Information & Technology Officer at USA Waste & Recycling since June 2026; the profile describes the company as providing waste and recycling solutions, including for residential customers. Joshua also held Chief Information Officer at Suburban Automotive Services (2016–2025) and is listed as Chief Technology Officer at Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. from 2025.
Kenneth Hess
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · Pacific Steel and Recycling
Chief Information Officer at Pacific Steel and Recycling since August 2014; the profile describes the company as an employee-owned recycler of scrap metal and e-Recycling that also operates metal service centers. Kenneth also held Operations Officer at Arnold Oil Company (2004–2014) and Development Manager at Activant Solutions (2001–2004).
Kurt Hadermann
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · Coastal Waste & Recycling, Inc
Chief Information Officer at Coastal Waste & Recycling, Inc since April 2025, where the profile says Kurt leads the IT organization's infrastructure, application, security and overall IT strategy and manages CRM and ERP platforms. Kurt also held Vice President, Technology & Chair of the Group's Technology Council at BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. (2019–2025).
Matthew Schoemaker
LinkedInExperience: CIO · JJ's Waste & Recycling - Australia
CIO at JJ's Waste & Recycling - Australia since October 2007, with a headline of CIO at J.J. Richards & Sons Pty Ltd. At the same company Matthew held IT Manager (1998–2007), a role in the It Dept (1996–1998) and various roles listed from 1989 to 1996, all within this waste and recycling business.
Rakesh Gopakumar
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · Interstate Waste Services, Inc.
Former Chief Information Officer at Interstate Waste Services, Inc. (2023–2024), which the profile describes as a waste collection and recycling firm, and Chief Transformation Officer there since January 2025. Rakesh also held Vice President Information Technology at Interstate Waste Services (2021–2023) and Global IT Director at Air Liquide (2019–2021).
Skylar Stoleson
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · Tex-Mex Recycling, LLC
Chief Information Officer at Tex-Mex Recycling, LLC since July 2016; the profile describes leading technology strategy, digital transformation and cybersecurity governance across multi-site, multi-country, remote operations in recycling and other sectors. Skylar also held Director of Information Technology at Lynn Lee Inc. - Fal Co. Dairy Queens (2010–2016).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's type of operation to yours, since scrap metal and materials recyclers run different systems from residential and commercial collection businesses. Weigh whether you want someone with a long tenure inside one recycling company or someone who brought IT leadership from other industries.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you decide which operational, customer and back-office systems to modernize first at a recycling business?
- 02What have you learned about integrating technology across sites or after acquisitions in this industry?
- 03How do you support drivers, plant staff and field teams with technology while keeping systems secure?
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