Jon Vander Ark
President | Chief Executive Officer
Jon Vander Ark is president and chief executive officer of Republic Services, Inc., a leader in the environmental services industry. He is responsible for leading the company’s strategy to generate profitable growth by partnering with customers to create a more sustainable world. Representing 42,000 employees, Jon is also charged with advancing Republic Services’ commitment to an inclusive and human-centered workforce and culture.
From 2019 through June 2021, Jon served as president, where he was responsible for the company’s ongoing transformation and continued growth, overseeing operations, sales, marketing and business development.
Previously, he served as chief operating officer, responsible for operationalizing the company’s strategy and executing its business plan across field operations. He also maintained functional responsibility for all operational support departments, including safety, engineering, environmental compliance and fleet management for one of the largest vocational truck fleets in the country.
Prior to serving as chief operating officer, Jon was executive vice president of operations, where he focused on Republic Services’ field performance and ensuring superior service delivery. He joined the company in 2013 as executive vice president and chief marketing officer, responsible for advancing the Republic Services brand and its customer-centric service approach.
Prior to Republic Services, Jon served as a partner at McKinsey & Company’s Detroit office, managing clients across a variety of industries, including transportation, logistics, manufacturing and consumer products.
He currently serves on the board of directors of Lennox International, Inc., a leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions, and Chances for Children, a nonprofit organization that uplifts the children of Haiti through programs to help move communities from survival to stability and sustainability.
Jon received a Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Calvin College.
