About WM
WM stands as North America's foremost provider of fully integrated environmental solutions. We collaborate with our clients and local communities to oversee and cut down waste from the point of collection through to final disposal, all while recovering valuable materials and generating clean, renewable power. Our pursuit centers on enhancing environmental performance, with a goal to boost the value derived from resources while reducing—and even erasing—our ecological footprint, so that both our economy and our natural surroundings can prosper. WM customizes its offerings to suit the specific requirements of each customer segment and to guarantee reliable, top-tier service on a local scale. Based in Houston, the company serves nearly 20 million municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential clients via a network that includes 367 collection operations, 355 transfer stations, 273 active landfill sites, 16 waste-to-energy facilities, 104 recycling centers, and 111 landfill gas projects with beneficial uses.
Executive Leadership Team
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WM Executive Leadership Team
Business Focus Areas
WM Org Chart & Organizational Structure
WM’s organizational structure is led by Chief Executive Officer Jim Fish. The company’s key business functions include Human Resources, Information Technology, Sustainability and ESG, and Operations. Kimberly Stith serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer within Human Resources. Under Information Technology, John Varkey is the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, with Jerich Beason holding the role of Chief Information Security Officer within the Information Security sub-function. Tara Hemmer is the Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer for Sustainability and ESG, while John Morris is President and Chief Operating Officer for Operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does WM's BizKonnect profile actually show?
An overview with industry, headquarters, employee count, and public/private status; an About section describing the business; Key Facts; an Executive Leadership Team list; and a preview of the OrgKonnect's GenAI-powered org chart built by BizKonnect.
Can I see WM's complete org chart here, or just part of it?
You get a free preview of the top-level structure and business units, generated by BizKonnect's GenAI-powered org chart engine; the full chart with reporting lines and direct contacts unlocks via "Get Free Access to Full Org Chart."
How is WM's organizational structure mapped on BizKonnect?
WM's hierarchy is broken into functional departments IT, Finance, Commercial Sales, Operations and distinct business units, with GenAI-powered interactive org charts mapping reporting lines directly up to the CXOs.
Does the page show which executive oversees which function?
Yes, functions like Finance, Sales, Operations, and Information Technology are each tied to a named executive and their title, based on WM's reported leadership structure.
Is executive tenure information included?
Each leader's profile shows how long they've held their role, marked "Since [year]," so you can see how recently WM's leadership team has changed.
How do WM's GenAI-powered org charts support Account-Based Marketing (ABM)?
The visual maps break down multi-person buying centers within WM, helping ABM teams identify actual budget owners, understand peer reporting relationships, and run multi-threaded outreach without getting stuck behind gatekeepers.
Are there other companies worth researching alongside WM?
Yes, a "Similar Companies" section links to comparable organizations in the same industry, generated by GenAI industry clustering to help expand your target account lists.