Bruin Waste Management expands leadership team

Bruin Waste Management, a Telluride, Colorado-based integrated solid waste management firm, has announced changes to its management team. Jeff R. Kendall has been named president and CEO, Chris Trosper has been named chief operating officer and Robert Kendall has been named vice president of sales and market development, while current CEO and Chairman Jeffrey D. Kendall assumes the role of executive chairman for the firm.

"We are entering a critical phase of growth and investment as we work to integrate recent acquisitions and focus on growth initiatives including greater recycling and composting to better serve our communities," Jeffrey D. Kendall says. "Now is the time to grow and strengthen Bruin’s leadership team.”

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Jeff R. Kendall has a background in mechanical engineering and brings a proven track record of driving operational excellence and strategic growth. During a career at Chevron, he led large projects as an engineer and operations manager.

With a 25-year tenure at Bruin, Trosper’s experience has prepared him to oversee all day-to-day operational functions while continuing to drive efficiency throughout the organization.  

Robert Kendall will leverage his extensive sales background and understanding of the waste management industry, cultivated during a career in insurance sales before transitioning into the waste industry. He has held sales leadership roles with Dumpster Market and Waste Connections, positioning him as an asset in driving continued growth and market expansion for Bruin.

As executive chairman, Jeffrey D. Kendall plans to add to his proven track record of success as past CEO of several Liberty Waste Companies, Liberty Tire Recycling, Pro Disposal and Lewis Clark Waste & Recycling.

Bruin Waste is an independent waste hauler serving the western slope of Colorado.