Personnel

Wastequip appoints CFO

Tony Querciagrossa has been appointed the chief financial officer (CFO) of Wastequip, Charlotte, North Carolina.

According to Wastequip, a manufacturer of waste handling equipment, Querciagrossa brings extensive experience in financial leadership, operations and private equity-backed businesses with demonstrated success in driving growth and optimizing business operations.

He last held the position of CFO at Pinstripes Holdings, where he led the company through an initial public offering. Before that, he held leadership roles at Madison Industries, Medline and General Electric. In addition to his tenure as CFO, Querciagrossa served as president of two businesses within Madison Industries.

“Tony’s expertise in financial management and operations makes him a great fit for Wastequip as we continue to strengthen our financial foundation and drive long-term growth,” Wastequip CEO Marty Bryant says. “His leadership will help us further enhance our financial strategy and operational efficiency as we work to support our customers and partners in an evolving market.”

Querciagrossa succeeds Wastequip’s previous CFO Steve Klueg. The company says Klueg has been a key leader, guiding the company through significant growth and transformation.

“I’m excited to be joining Wastequip, a company with a strong reputation, industry leadership and a commitment to delivering quality solutions to its customers,” Querciagrossa says. “I look forward to working with Marty, the leadership team and the entire organization to build on the company’s success and drive continued financial and operational excellence.”

Divert names new CFO

Divert Inc., a Massachusetts-based developer of organics landfill diversion, reverse logistics and processing systems for a national client base, has appointed Brad Lukow as chief financial officer (CFO). David Eichinger, Divert’s CFO since 2022, will step away from the company to pursue outside opportunities.

Lukow has more than 30 years of finance and capital markets experience, with much of his career focused on consumer retail. Before joining Divert, Lukow was CFO of technology firm Footprint and also held executive positions with Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market and Canadian retailer Shoppers Drug Mart.

“Brad’s proven leadership in finance, particularly in the retail industry, makes him an ideal fit for Divert as we continue to expand our innovative solutions to better serve our customers and communities nationwide,” Divert co-founder and CEO Ryan Begin says. “His expertise will be instrumental as we scale our efforts and advance our mission to create a more sustainable, circular economy.”

Divert, which describes itself as a circular company on a mission to prevent food from being wasted, says Lukow joins during a “pivotal time” for the company, as it makes significant progress toward advancing circularity and combating the wasted food crisis.

Last year, Divert opened an integrated diversion and energy facility in Turlock, California, as part of a plan to develop 30 facilities nationwide. The company reports processing more than 315,000 tons of unsold and nondonatable food last year.

BTR appoints CEO

BTR, a Tampa, Florida-based provider of capital, growth and operational fleet solutions, has appointed Zach Martin as CEO.

With nearly two decades of experience in the environmental and logistics sectors, Martin joined Big Truck Rental in 2016, overseeing all U.S. and Canadian sales operations.

In 2020, Martin transitioned to president. He led company operations and helped oversee significant growth. He also led the partnership with the company’s financial sponsor, Astatine Investment Partners.

Martin holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Marshall University, serves on the Supplier Board of Governors and is an alternate to the Board of Trustees of the National Waste & Recycling Association, Arlington, Virginia.

As CEO, Martin aims to expand BTR’s industry presence, enhance customer partnerships and drive innovation in equipment rental and logistics solutions. BTR says his strategic vision is focused on strengthening BTR’s position as a trusted industry leader while maintaining its commitment to adaptability, customer service and operations.

Scott Dols, BTR founder and longtime CEO, will transition into his new role as chairman of the board.

“Zach has played a pivotal role in BTR’s success over the past several years, and his leadership, industry expertise and customer-first mindset make him the ideal person to guide the company into the future,” Dols says. “I am excited to see him continue to build on our momentum.”

“We are delighted to announce Zach’s promotion to CEO and excited about him leading the business into its next chapter of growth,” says Ben Catt, partner at Astatine Investment Partners and BTR board member.

“We thank Scott for his exceptional leadership as founder and CEO and look forward to his continued guidance in his new role as chairman of the board.” 

RRT adds Minnesota office, vice president of engineering services

RRT Design & Construction, headquartered in Melville, New York, has opened an office in Minnesota and added a vice president of engineering services to its staff to head the new office.

RRT Design & Construction, a service of Enviro-Services & Constructors Inc., is a leading provider of professional services for solid waste management and recycling companies, including designing material recovery facilities. Its services include project development, engineering and technology, equipment and procurement, construction and operations management that support public and private sector projects.

The new office marks a significant step in the company’s commitment to deliver consulting, engineering and construction services to the recycling industry, according to the firm, and strengthens its presence in the upper Midwest, enhancing its ability to support clients in the region.

Matt Clark is the company’s new vice president of engineering services. A professional engineer with more than 40 years of experience, Clark oversees RRT’s teams in providing engineering and construction management services to municipal clients. He also assists with training and developing RRT’s staff in the areas of mechanical engineering, project management and client management services.

Clark has previous expertise in energy-from-waste, solid waste management and power and energy projects. Before joining the firm, he served as manager of assets and engineering at Great River Energy, overseeing the Hennepin Energy Recovery Facility. His career also includes leadership roles as senior vice president and engineering director at RRC Power and Energy and vice president at HDR Inc., Omaha, Nebraska, where he also served as the waste-to-energy practice leader.

Clark also has authored or co-authored several technical publications presented at key industry conferences, covering topics such as emissions control, resource recovery and cogeneration.

“We are thrilled to welcome Matt Clark to our team,” RRT President Nathiel Egosi says. “His vast experience and deep knowledge of the Midwest market will be instrumental in supporting our clients’ ongoing growth and expansion. We are excited to strengthen our presence in this region and provide even greater value to our clients.”