Leadpoint Business Services, the Phoenix-based provider of work teams and operations support services to the recycling industry, has hired Mike Huycke as vice president of business development. He is based at the company’s Phoenix headquarters.
Huycke has extensive experience in recycling and waste industry operations, including nearly 25 years with Republic Services, Leadpoint notes in a news release about his hiring. Most recently, he was senior vice president of human resources at Republic. He previously served as Republic’s Northwest area president with responsibility for operations, market development, compliance and labor relations, safety and customer experience.
“We are delighted to welcome Mike to Leadpoint and know he is the right person to take on this critical role in the company,” says Frank Ramirez, Leadpoint CEO and president. “Mike’s industry knowledge, credibility and stellar reputation will help us accelerate our growth trajectory and add value to the service we provide each of our customers.”
Huycke is a graduate of Willamette University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in business economics. He also completed an advanced HR executive program at the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business.
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