Stephen Cole will lead organics recycling and energy company.
Synagro Technologies, based in Baltimore, has announced Stephen W. Cole has been named president and CEO, bringing significant experience leading public, private and private equity organizations of international scope.
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“As we enter into a new phase of growth, I am confident in our capabilities and energized by our ability to move forward and grow,” says Geoffrey D. Roberts, chairman of the Synagro board of directors. “Steve brings Synagro a proven track record of driving growth along with a great mix of leadership, inspiration, operational experience and passion for customer care.”
Cole offers executive experience leading sales, marketing, manufacturing operations, business development and logistics functions within all stages of the business cycle, according to Synagro.
Previously, he served as an industrial advisor for EQT Holdings/EQT Partners (www.eqt.se/). Prior to his time at EQT, he was president and CEO of SVM Inc., a $400 million chemicals company with 800 employees.
Cole holds a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from Oregon State University and attended Columbia University’s Executive Education Programs in finance and marketing.
Synagro Technologies also announced that Mary Lynn Smedinghoff has joined the company as vice president and chief human resources officer. Smedinghoff will be responsible for developing the strategic direction and formulation of all company human resource policies, procedures, systems and initiatives in alignment with the strategic direction and expansion of Synagro.
Smedinghoff most recently served as executive vice president, chief human resources officer with the waste management company Veolia Environnement.
“Mary Lynn brings a rich history of success, as well as a range of operational experience that will complement the best in class leadership team we are assembling. I am thrilled to add Mary Lynn to our team and know she will play a critical role in Synagro’s continued growth,” Cole says.
Founded in 1986, Synagro is an organic materials recycling company providing a system of solutions for civic and commercial organizations that manages byproducts. The company says its system transforms industrial and municipal waste into environmentally sustainable resources. Serving more than 600 municipal and industrial water and wastewater facilities throughout the U.S., the company’s leading systems of byproduct management services help municipalities of all sizes save money and meet environmental regulations, according to the company.
