VLS Recovery Services, an environmental solutions provider in Houston, has announced that Doug Dugan has been named the company’s vice president of southeast operations for the Waste Services Division. He will report directly to Platt Moore, vice president of waste services, North America at VLS Recovery Services.
According to a news release from VLS, Dugan has more than 20 years of operational leadership. Before joining VLS, he worked for Covanta Environmental Solutions, where he oversaw the operations of multiple facilities in North and South Carolina. He also served as general manager of Bodine Services and Weavertown Environmental Group within Univar Solutions.
Dugan received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix in Phoenix.
“Doug has tremendous experience and knowledge in the industry and has great working relationships with our current team,” Moore says. “As we have continued to grow and expand our geographic footprint, we remain extremely focused on operational excellence and strong customer service. Adding Doug’s expertise and insights will help us further enhance our capabilities, and we are excited to welcome him to VLS.”
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