Sustainability is not just an ideal to the leaders at Waste Integration– they have worked together over the past decade to make it a reality for green conscious companies nationwide. Sure, having 150 years of combined industry experience has helped. But, it has also been about being committed to doing things the right way.
Debbie Mathews - CEO and Board Member
Debbie Mathews - CEO and Board Member
With her clear vision and passionate commitment, Debbie Mathews is a veteran in the business world guiding Waste Integration as it takes the forefront in the sustainability movement. Debbie Mathews acquired majority ownership of Waste Integration in 2001, and assumed the role of CEO and Chairwoman of the Board in 2004. Prior to Waste Integration, Mrs. Mathews served as Director, Secretary, Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer for Sunray Services, a privately held company with annual revenues in excess of $15 million and operations in Arkansas, Missouri, and Texas. Mrs. Mathews has also held financial positions with Browning Ferris Industries and Alexander Grant Company, CPA. Mrs. Mathews earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, ranking number one in her class at the University of Mississippi.
Charles J. Campagna - President, COO and Board Member
Charles Campagna is a recognized leader in the environmental services industry with over 20 years of experience in both public and private companies. Prior to joining Waste Integration, Mr. Campagna served for 15 years as Vice President of Waste Management Inc., managing over $1 billion in revenue and leading the acquisition of more than 40 companies throughout the southeast. He has also served as CFO of 84 Lumber Company, a lumber supply company with over 400 stores in 45 states, and revenues in excess of $900 million. Mr. Campagna started his career with Deloite & Touche in both their tax and audit groups. Mr. Campagna’s range of operational and leadership positions demonstrates a strong commitment to client service excellence, and has given him the expertise for generating measurable results with Waste Integration.
Miller Mathews – Chief Development Officer and Board Member
Miller Mathews brings to Waste Integration unparalleled leadership experience in the areas of strategic business development and growth initiatives. Mr. Mathews began his extensive career within the waste and environmental services industry in 1963. At each of the companies he has served and owned throughout his career, Mr. Mathews has been instrumental in driving the expansion of company reach and revenue generation. Mr. Mathews has served as the Southern Area Vice President for Waste Management, Inc.; managing operations in 11 states and Puerto Rico, leading the company’s annual revenue increase to $3 billion. As an independent owner Mr. Mathews helped fuel the growth of Sunray Services, laying the groundwork for the company to generate revenues in excess of $15 million. Mr. Mathews also worked with Harry J. Phillips, Sr. and was pivotal in developing the waste services that would become Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI). In addition to his stellar track record in business, Miller Mathews has proudly served our country with the Department of Defense, Office of Naval Intelligence, Department of Justice/FBI and as a US Army Reservist. With the wisdom of each leadership position held and every life experience examined, Mr. Mathews has honed his expertise to an art which embodies the passion and charisma he brings to the field daily.