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REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jun 16, 2016)

Filed June 16, 2016For Securities:RSG

Summary

Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) filed an 8-K on June 16, 2016, primarily announcing a key executive change in its legal department. Michael P. Rissman, the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary, has departed the company. This follows an earlier leave of absence. The company expressed gratitude for Mr. Rissman's contributions. Simultaneously, Republic Services appointed Catharine D. Ellingsen as the new Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary. Ms. Ellingsen has a long history with the company, having held various legal and HR roles since joining Allied Waste Industries in 2001. Her most recent position was Senior Vice President, Human Resources. This transition aims to ensure continuity in the company's legal and corporate governance functions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Departure of Michael P. Rissman as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary, effective immediately.
  • 2Catharine D. Ellingsen appointed as the new Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary.
  • 3Ms. Ellingsen has extensive experience within the company, having previously served in various legal and HR leadership roles.
  • 4Her prior roles include General Counsel during Mr. Rissman's absence, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, and various legal positions since joining Allied Waste Industries in 2001.
  • 5The company acknowledged Mr. Rissman's contributions to legal and environmental compliance.
  • 6The announcement was made via a press release attached as an exhibit to the 8-K filing.
  • 7This filing is made under Items 5.02 (Departure/Election of Officers) and 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing states that Michael P. Rissman is leaving the company effective immediately, following a previously announced leave of absence. The specific reasons for his departure beyond the leave of absence are not detailed in this filing.

Catharine D. Ellingsen has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary. She previously served as General Counsel during Mr. Rissman's absence.

Ms. Ellingsen has a long tenure with Republic Services and its predecessor, Allied Waste Industries, joining in 2001. She has held numerous progressive roles in legal and human resources, including Managing Corporate Counsel, Director/Associate General Counsel, Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, and most recently, Senior Vice President of Human Resources.

While any executive departure can have an impact, the immediate appointment of an experienced internal candidate like Ms. Ellingsen, who has already served as General Counsel during Mr. Rissman's absence, suggests an effort to ensure smooth continuity in the legal and corporate governance functions.