text: Michael J. Cordesman, who has served as our Chief Operating OÇcer since March 2002 and also as 
  our President since February 2003, has over 24 years of experience in the solid waste industry. He 
  joined us in June 2001 as our Eastern Region Vice President. From 1999 to 2001, Mr. Cordesman 
  served as Vice President of the Central Region for Superior Services Inc. From 1980 to 1999, he served 
  in various positions with Waste Management, including Vice President of the Mid-Atlantic Region 
  from 1992 to 1999. 
  
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