Jim Perry joined the Company in 1971 and is the Company's Chief Executive Officer.  He has served as President since 1987 and as Director since 1974.  Prior to being named Chief Executive Officer, Jim served as Chief Operating Officer for 15 years.  Jim holds a B.S. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from North Carolina State University and a M.S. in Systems Management from the University of Southern California.  Jim has more that 37 years of experience in the solid waste industry and has received the Distinguished Service Award from the NSWMA as Chairman  and on the Membership Committee.  Jim was inducted into the EIA Hall of Fame in 1997.   

Harry joined the Company in 2002 as Vice President of Operations.  Harry brings with him over 19 years of experience from Waste Management in which he held various management positions, including VP of International Operations and Regional VP/Manager for collection, recycling and landfill disposal services in the Southeast.  Harry holds a BS in Business Administration.  

Steve joined the Company in 2001 as Chief Financial Officer.  Steve has 29 years of controllership and CFO experience including 16 years of Chief Financial Officer for Austin Quality Foods which was acquired by Keebler Foods.  He is a Certified Public Accountant and is a member of the American Institute of CPA's and the North Carolina Association of CPA's. 

Jim has served as a Vice President of the Company since 1998.  From 1993 until March 1998, he served as the Company's South Regional Manager.  From 1991 to 1993, he owned and operated his own company, Lodal-South, Inc.  Jim holds a B.S. in Business Administration from UNC-CH.  Jim has more than 36 years experience in the solid waste industry.

Ven joined the Company in 1990 and serves as Director of Corporate Development.  From 1995 through 2002, Ven served as Director of Support Services and from 1990 through 1995, he served as the Company's Risk Management Director.  Ven holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from North Carolina State University.  Ven has more than 17 years experience in the solid waste industry.

Mike joined the Company in 2006 as Vice President of Administration and Support Services.  Mike brings more that 19 years of solid waste experience from Waste Management where he held various management and financial positions.  Mike holds a B.S. in Accounting from Florida State University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Jerry joined the Company in 1991 and has served in various capacities which included development of the Company's first Recycling Division and managing Field Support Services until his departure in 1995.  Jerry then joined Atlantic Waste Disposal and served in various roles from transportation to General Management of Atlantic Waste of Virginia and New York until 1999.  He then rejoined Waste Industries as the North Carolina Landfill Division Manager.  Jerry currently serves as Vice President of the Company's Landfill Division and oversees all landfill operations for the Company.  Jerry attended Wake Community College and has over 31 years in the solid waste industry.  

Frank joined the Company in 1989 and has held various management positions since joining the company. In his current position as Mid South Vice President, he is responsible for hauling, landfill, transfer stations, and recycling operations in Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina west of I-95. He has over 19 years in the solid waste and recycling industry and attended Midlands Community College in Columbia, South Carolina.

Thomas joined the company in 1985 and has held various management positions since joining the company. In his current position as South East Vice President, he is responsible for hauling, landfill, transfer stations, and recycling operations in Virginia, South Carolina, and North Carolina east of I-95. He has over 23 years in the solid waste industry and graduated from Atlantic Christian College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health & Physical Education.

Mike joined the Company in 1991 and has served as branch manager in various locations until 2005.  Currently Mike serves as the South Division Manager.  Mike holds a B. A. in Business Administration from Methodist College in Fayetteville, North Carolina and has over 17 years of experience in the solid waste industry.