ISRI names 2024 Young Executive of the Year

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) has named Zach Mallin its 2024 Young Executive of the Year. Mallin, vice president of Kansas City, Missouri-based Mallin Cos., will be presented with the award April 18 as part of the ISRI2024 convention in Las Vegas.

ISRI says Mallin was selected for the honor due to his numerous contributions and accomplishments within ISRI and the recycled materials industry.

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“Zach embodies the qualities of the Young Executive of the Year Award and continually demonstrates his desire to help lead the recycled materials industry into the future,” ISRI President Robin Wiener says in a news release. “ISRI is pleased to present this important award to Zach in recognition of his outstanding leadership, initiative, vision and in his commitment to advocating for the recycled materials industry with policy makers.”

Mallin is a fourth-generation recycler and Mallin Cos. has served Kansas City for more than 96 years. According to ISRI, he learned the recycled materials industry from the ground up while working at Mallin Cos. each summer during college to learn about the industry’s dynamics.

He graduated with a degree in business from the University of Missouri. Zach Mallin has served many leadership roles within ISRI, including its board of directors as Mid-America Chapter president, and ISRI’s Young Executive Council. He also held membership roles on ISRI’s Council of Chapter Presidents, Membership Committee, Finance Committee and Government Relations Committee. He also is a former chapter vice president, treasurer and secretary.

“I am truly honored to receive the award of ISRI’s Young Executive of the Year,” Mallin says. “This award is unique and is appreciated to the utmost. Earning this recognition reinforces my drive and commitment to the industry and my fellow young executives. This experience will continue to motivate me to promote and advocate for our industry and our trade association.

“Moving forward, I wish to drive my fellow young executives to dedicate their time to our cause and to move our professional careers in a positive way to impact our industry. I cannot thank my peers and colleagues enough for this prestigious award, and I look forward to growing our careers within our industry.”

ISRI says that according to Mallin’s colleagues, he has an innate ability to empower employees in individual ways, helping each employee understand how important their role is to the organization. He also has the ability to streamline efforts and seek the best products for customers.

Mallin also is involved in community service activities, including time served as chair of several charitable fundraising events such as KC Hospice and Palliative Care.

ISRI's Young Executive of the Year Award was created to promote the accomplishments of successful young professionals in the recycled materials industry by highlighting their contributions and dedication, along with a high degree of leadership potential.