Republic Services
Republic Services is a leading provider of solid waste collection, transfer, recycling and disposal services. They operate in 21 states and provide top quality services to commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers.
| Employees: | 13,000 |
| Hauling Companies: | 136 |
| Landfills: | 58 |
| Transfer Stations: | 94 |
| Recycling Facilities: | 33 |
| Assets (as of 12-31-07): | $4,467,800,000 |
| Annual Revenue (2007): | $3,176,200,000 |
Republic Services has broad expertise in the waste management field, derived from a diverse array of hauling, transfer, recycling, and disposal operations. Very few companies can equal the operational capabilities, financial stability, capital resources, broad experience, geographic dispersion, integrated infrastructure, or transfer expertise that Republic Services brings to a project.
2008 - America's 400 Best Big Companies - Forbes.com named Republic Services one of America's 400 Best Big Companies. Republic placed #275.
2008 - Best CEO - Institutional Investor Magazine named Republic CEO, Jim O'Connor, Best CEO in the environmental services category for the 4th consecutive year.
2008 - Best CFO - Institutional Investor Magazine named Republic CFO, Tod Holmes, Best CFO in the environmental services category for the 5th consecutive year.
2008 - Most Shareholder Friendly Company - Institutional Investor Magazine named Republic Services the most shareholder friendly company in the environmental services category for the 3rd consecutive year.
Dear Jack - I wanted to share with you how pleased we are that Republic Services engaged you to motivate and encourage our team. No question, you have helped us live as "A Company that Cares."
Since you presented your "People First®" program to our Company, we have seen some amazing results. Our employee retention rates have improved, our earnings have grown and our stock price has more than doubled! We find that recruitment is easier as more and more people realize that Republic is the place to be. Now clearly, there are many factors at work. However, our people are the driving force behind our successes and I appreciate the support, guidance and motivation that you and your entire team have provided to Republic over the years.
The people who you trained still talk about your presentation. More importantly, I see our team members displaying "People First®" skills in their day-to-day activities. Our new CustomerFirst initiative encompasses many of your guiding principles.
Jack, the bottom line is that Republic is a stronger Company because of you and your team. I thank you for being a good friend and an inspiration for the people of Republic.
Will Flower, Vice President- Communications, Republic Services, Inc.
