Name: Jordan Reber
New position: CEO of DTG Recycle
Previous position: CEO of OvareGroup
Reber recently took over the top role at the Washington-based company, which is backed by a Macquarie Asset Management fund and describes itself as one of the largest C&D recyclers in the Pacific Northwest.
“I am thrilled to join DTG, an organization with a reputation for first-class service and a deep commitment to the communities in which they operate. I look forward to working collaboratively with our employees, stakeholders and customers who all share our dedication to operating in a sustainable and responsible manner,” Reber said in a statement.
Reber’s background includes time in leadership roles at multiple companies focused on equipment and heavy machinery leasing, as well as in the U.S. Marine Corps.
His resume includes jobs at companies such as Finning, an international dealer specializing in Caterpillar products, and Hertz, where he was elevated to the role of chief commercial officer. He has also worked as a leader at multiple holding companies, and has experience with strategic investors and acquisitions. While Reber’s resume does not include direct experience at a waste and recycling company, he does hold a commercial driver’s license.
“Jordan Reber brings over two decades of leadership experience with a people-first focus on safety, cultural transformation, and company growth. We’re excited to have him join DTG as CEO,” said Paul Mitchener, senior managing director at Macquarie Asset Management, in a statement.
Macquarie acquired DTG in late 2022, which coincided with the exit of private equity firm Clairvest. DTG completed numerous acquisitions in the Puget Sound area, before and after the Macquarie investment, but hasn’t reported any since early 2023.
Earlier this month, Snohomish County ruled that DTG must shut down a recycling facility (inherited via one of the 2023 acquisitions) by July 15. The company has also been focused on reopening its Anderson Landfill in Yakima County, which was shut down in 2023. The site has been dealing with various operating challenges, such as a subsurface fire. It recently received approval for an air permit, pending certain conditions. The company previously said aims to reopen the landfill this year.
Reber’s hiring comes after a period of leadership transition at the company. Longtime CEO Tom Vaughn stepped down in August 2023. Vaughn became president at Georgia-based AmWaste in February, according to his LinkedIn page. Following that change, Macquarie appointed interim leadership. DTG founder Dan Guimont also temporarily became chief operating officer before exiting earlier this year.
