Millennium Recycling names new president

Millennium Recycling Inc., Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has announced that Shannon Dwire, previously general manager of the company, has been promoted to the position of president.

With 21 years of experience in the recycling industry, more than 18 of which have been at Millennium Recycling, Dwire has built a track record of strategic and operational accomplishments, the company states in a news release announcing Dwire’s promotion. As general manager, she helped lead the transition to single-stream recycling, strengthened customer relations and implemented a progressive mentorship program for employees.

"It is truly an honor to take on this role at Millennium,” Dwire says. “With the growing demand for greater sustainability from consumers and businesses alike, I look forward to continue building our recycling services and leading the team forward.”

Dwire’s responsibilities as president include overseeing sales, processing, research and development and all other aspects of business operations and strategy. She will report to Jake Anderson, Millennium's CEO and owner.

“I'm very excited that Shannon has accepted the leadership role here at Millennium,” Anderson says. “She has proven to be a trusted leader among our customers and employees and brings a strong reputation for developing ideas and inspiring teams. Her background, training, skills and wealth of experience in the recycling industry are exactly the qualities Millennium needs as we approach our 20th year in business."

Millennium Recycling, which was profiled by Recycling Today in 2015, provides recycling solutions in the Upper Midwest region. The company was founded in 1999 and recycles more than 100 million pounds of material per year.