Apple Valley Waste Names Decker to Top Position

Apple Valley Waste, Kearneysville, W.V., a provider of solid waste collection, recycling, and disposal services in Berkley and Jefferson Counties, W.V., and Washington County, Md., has named John Decker managing partner and CEO. Decker is a 20 year waste industry veteran who has held leadership positions with both public and private solid waste companies. Most recently, he was the vice president of operations for Casella Waste.

Decker joins a team of experienced operators who are focused on providing the highest quality services in their communities. "What attracted me to Apple Valley Waste was their commitment to their employees and the relationships they have developed within the communities they serve," says Decker. "Apple Valley is truly an organization built on sincere dedication to customer service and the environment."

As the Managing Partner of Apple Valley, Decker will work alongside James ("J.P.") Phillips, one of the founding partners, who will continue as General Manager of Apple Valley Waste. Phillips has been with Apple Valley since inception and is a 13-year industry veteran who has also worked for Allied Waste Services and General Refuse.

"We are pleased to welcome John to the team," says Phillips. "John shares our passion and dedication to offer dependable waste and recycling collection services with a commitment to providing friendly, high quality services to our customers."