Circular Services Executive and Leadership Team

Aaron Gonen, the Chief Executive Officer at Circular Services, directs the overarching corporate strategy to minimize landfill reliance through advanced material recovery. Gonen architects the long-term vision for expanding the national network of processing facilities, ensuring alignment between operational growth and environmental impact goals. By engaging with stakeholders and municipal partners, the Chief Executive Officer secures the necessary capital and infrastructure to scale recycling and organics recovery programs. This leadership role involves constant evaluation of market trends to maintain a competitive edge in the circular economy. Aaron Gonen directly oversees the integration of new technologies into existing supply chains, fostering innovation across all business units. Through rigorous oversight of organizational performance, the Chief Executive Officer ensures that every facility meets strict efficiency standards. Ultimately, Gonen drives the mission to return valuable materials to the economy, reducing waste and supporting sustainable industrial practices nationwide.

Amy Wagner, the Chief Financial Officer at Circular Services, manages the fiscal health and capital allocation strategies necessary to support a nationwide network of recycling facilities. Wagner oversees financial planning, budgeting, and risk management, ensuring that the company maintains the liquidity required for infrastructure expansion. By analyzing the profitability of various material streams, the Chief Financial Officer guides investment decisions that prioritize high-impact recycling and organics recovery projects. This leadership role involves coordinating with the Board to report on financial performance and long-term growth trajectories. Amy Wagner directs the financial reporting processes, maintaining compliance with industry standards while optimizing tax and operational costs. Through strategic oversight of capital expenditures, the Chief Financial Officer ensures that the company remains well-positioned to scale its circular economy initiatives. Wagner secures the financial stability needed to sustain long-term operations, directly impacting the ability to divert waste from landfills across diverse regional markets.

Todd Shumaker, the President, Commodities & Brokerage at Circular Services, leads the commercial efforts to trade and distribute recovered materials back into global supply chains. Shumaker develops relationships with industrial buyers, ensuring that processed recyclables, textiles, and electronics find sustainable end-markets. By monitoring commodity price fluctuations, the President, Commodities & Brokerage optimizes the timing and volume of material sales to maximize revenue for the company. This leadership role involves managing the logistics of material movement across the United States, ensuring that supply meets demand efficiently. Todd Shumaker coordinates with facility managers to align production output with market requirements, driving the circular economy forward. Through strategic market analysis, the President, Commodities & Brokerage identifies new opportunities for material trading and brokerage services. Shumaker ensures that the company remains a reliable partner for businesses seeking high-quality recycled inputs, directly supporting the mission to keep valuable resources out of landfills.

Jason Bennett, the Chief Technology Officer at Circular Services, engineers the digital infrastructure required to optimize material sorting and processing across the United States. Bennett designs scalable software solutions that track recyclables, electronics, and textiles, ensuring maximum recovery rates within the company network. By implementing advanced data analytics, the Chief Technology Officer improves operational transparency and efficiency for municipal clients. This leadership role requires close collaboration with facility managers to deploy automated systems that reduce manual labor and increase throughput. Jason Bennett monitors emerging technologies to maintain the company's position at the forefront of the recycling industry. Through the development of proprietary tracking platforms, the Chief Technology Officer enables precise reporting on landfill diversion metrics. Bennett ensures that all technological investments directly support the broader goal of creating a seamless, circular supply chain, ultimately enhancing the reliability and speed of material processing operations.

Catherine Finley, the Chief Legal Officer at Circular Services, governs the regulatory compliance and contractual frameworks essential for operating complex waste processing facilities. Finley manages legal risks associated with environmental regulations, zoning laws, and municipal service agreements across the United States. By drafting and negotiating critical partnerships, the Chief Legal Officer protects the company's interests while facilitating the expansion of recycling and secure shredding services. This leadership role involves advising the executive team on legislative changes that impact the circular economy and material trading. Catherine Finley oversees all litigation, intellectual property protection, and corporate governance matters to ensure ethical and legal integrity. Through proactive legal strategy, the Chief Legal Officer mitigates potential liabilities and supports the company's mission to reduce landfill costs. Finley ensures that all operational activities adhere to strict safety and environmental standards, providing the legal foundation for sustainable growth and long-term success in the waste management sector.