text: The other corporate oÇcers with responsibility for our operations have an average of over 23 years of 
  management experience in the solid waste industry. Our Ñve regional vice presidents and our 23 area 
  presidents have an average of 24 years of experience in the industry. 
  
  In addition, Harris W. Hudson, who has served as our Vice Chairman since our initial public 
  oÅering, has over 40 years of experience in the solid waste industry, including 11 years with Waste 
  Management and 19 years with private waste collection companies. 