The Wilmington Group announced on May 21 the appointment of Jeff Snyder as its new chief executive officer. The company, based in Parsippany and specializing in recycling and managed waste services, is a portfolio company of New State Capital Partners.
Snyder brings more than thirty years of experience in the waste and recycling industry to his new role. He began his career at WestRock in 1991, gaining expertise in mill and converting operations before joining the company’s recycling division. His responsibilities included managing facilities across several states and overseeing the construction of two single-stream material recovery facilities.
In 2014, Snyder joined Pratt Industries where he oversaw sourcing for paper mills and managed recycling plants. He later moved to Rumpke Waste & Recycling in 2020, rising to Senior Vice President of Recycling & Sustainability. Snyder holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Northwest Missouri State University.
“What drew me to The Wilmington Group is the same thing that has sustained it for almost 50 years – a culture that treats customers like partners and employees like family,” said Snyder. “As we move forward, our customers should know that the relationships, the service, and the people they count on are my top priority.”
Marc Herdegen, senior principal at New State Capital Partners said: “The Wilmington Group is focused on strengthening operational execution, delivering consistent service for customers, and building scalable infrastructure to support long-term growth. We believe the business is at an important inflection point, and Jeff brings the operational depth and leadership experience to help lead the company through this next stage.” The company also thanked Brett Lurie for his years of leadership.
Snyder will lead an executive team including Chief Commercial Officer Brian Holtz; Division President Tom Owston; Chief Financial Officer Thomas Topp; Chief Operating Officer Michelle Presley; and Christine Hunt leading Human Resources. Together with this team, Snyder aims to build on The Wilmington Group’s foundation while maintaining strong customer partnerships.
