WM names company president

WM, a Houston-based waste and recycling services firm, has announced its current Chief Operating Officer John J. Morris Jr. also will serve as its president. In both roles, Morris will report to WM CEO Jim Fish.

Morris will maintain responsibility for WM’s field operations and that the company’s chief officers of sustainability, customer experience and enterprise strategy will report to Morris.

“Our ‘People First’ strategy is tailored to address the dynamic needs of the changing world and workforce, with a strong emphasis on developing future leaders at WM,” Fish says. “This intentional leadership development focus has given us the confidence to elevate John to the position of president.

"John’s more than 30-year tenure within the industry, coupled with his impressive track record of delivering results and enhancing shareholder value, highlights his leadership capabilities, making his appointment as president exceptionally well deserved. The board of directors and I expect great things from John in his new role as president, working in collaboration with me and the entire Senior Leadership Team."

Prior to becoming chief operating officer, Morris held positions at WM that included market area general manager of New York City, area vice president of the greater mid-Atlantic area, chief strategy officer and senior vice president of field operations.

“I’m truly honored to take on this role and deeply grateful for the trust Jim and the board of directors have placed in me," Morris says. "This opportunity is both humbling and inspiring, and I’m committed to serving our 62,000 associates as we work together to advance WM’s strategy.”

“Our company has a strong foundation and tremendous potential to build on our leadership in environmental services. I have full confidence in our team’s ability to deliver lasting value for our customers, shareholders and communities—always with a deep respect for the environment and a commitment to making WM a great place to work.”

In a separate announcement, WM says it has opened registration for its 2025 investor day event, June 24 at the New York Stock Exchange. In-person attendance is reserved for members of the investment community, but a live webcast of the presentations will be open to anyone interested.

The event will include presentations delivered by Fish, Morris, Chief Financial Officer Devina Rankin and other executives.