BALTIMORE, MD, Nov. 4, 2014 -- On Thursday, Oct. 30, Synagro Technologies, the nation's largest recycler of organic residuals, announced that Stephen W. Cole has been named president and CEO of the company, bringing significant experience leading public, private and private equity organizations of international scope.
Cole offers executive experience leading sales, marketing, manufacturing operations, business development, and logistics functions within all stages of the business cycle.
Previously, Cole served as an industrial advisor for EQT Holdings/EQT Partners, advising the firm as it sought to invest in companies across the world and helping them develop into sustainable companies. Prior to 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.
See also:
"Synagro recognized for environmental stewardship in biosolid composting"
"Synagro supports NJ wastewater treatment plant damaged by Hurricane Sandy"
About Synagro Technologies
Founded in 1986 and based in Baltimore, Md., Synagro is the national leader in organic materials recycling, providing a system of solutions for civic and commercial organizations that manages by-products to create new, environmentally compelling options. The company's reliable, lasting system transforms industrial and municipal waste into environmentally sustainable resources that benefit our communities and our planet -- before an environmental footprint is left behind. As the largest recycler of organic by-products in the U.S., Synagro uses best-in-class processes from beneficial reuse to renewable energy that adhere to the strictest of environmental regulations to provide sustainable solutions for communities across the nation. For more information visit www.synagro.com.
###
