Jon Vander Ark

President and Chief Executive Officer at REPUBLIC SERVICES

Since June 25, 2021

Age

48 years

Tenure

Joined Republic Services in 2013 and advanced through roles as Executive Vice President (Chief Marketing Officer, Operations, and Chief Operating Officer) and President before being named President and Chief Executive Officer in 2021.

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About

Jon Vander Ark has built a distinguished career at Republic Services since joining the company in 2013. He began his journey with key leadership roles in Marketing, Operations, and as Chief Operating Officer, which provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the company’s operational and strategic framework.

Before his tenure at Republic Services, he was a partner at McKinsey & Company in Detroit, where he managed diverse clients in transportation, logistics, manufacturing, and consumer products. His consulting experience laid the groundwork for his future leadership by honing his expertise in marketing, sales, and operational management.

At Republic Services, his progression from Executive Vice President to President and ultimately to President and Chief Executive Officer on June 25, 2021, reflects both his deep commitment and impactful contributions to the company's growth. Under his leadership, the company has prioritized sustainability, digital transformation, and customer engagement, reinforcing Republic Services as a leader in environmental services in North America.

$RSG Performance Under Jon Vander Ark

Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)	President	Until 2021	Held prior to being named CEO; joined RSG in 2013
Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)	Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer	N/A	Spent significant time visiting business units; gained deep understanding of operations, talent, and regulatory environment
Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)	Executive Vice President, Operations	N/A	Gained extensive knowledge of the company’s operating assets
Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)	Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer	N/A	Developed capabilities in customer zeal, digital, and sustainability; played a critical role in customer growth opportunities
McKinsey & Company	Partner	N/A	Worked in the Detroit office managing clients in transportation, logistics, manufacturing, and consumer products

External Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Lennox International Inc.	Board of Directors	N/A	Current external board position

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2023

Component Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Base Salary	$1,150,000	Annually	Fixed base salary for 2023
Matching Contribution to 401(k) Plan	$13,200	Annually	Matching contribution per the 401(k) plan
Matching Contribution to Deferred Compensation Plan	$98,264	Annually	Matching contribution provided under the deferred comp plan
Retirement Contribution to Deferred Compensation Plan	$100,000	Annually	Retirement contribution under the deferred comp plan
Value of Life Insurance Premiums	$760	Annually	Cost of life insurance premiums
Perquisites and Other Personal Benefits	$50,242	Annually	Includes company-provided aircraft for non-business travel

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2023

Performance Shares (PSUs)

Metric	Detail
Grant Date	February 17, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value	$5,541,938
Vesting Schedule	3-year performance period (January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025)
Threshold Award	9,473 shares
Target Award	37,891 shares
Maximum Award	56,837 shares
Performance Metrics Weighting	CFVC: 40%, ROIC: 40%, RTSR: 20%
Additional Conditions	Payable 50% in cash and 50% in shares; detailed CFVC and ROIC thresholds not provided

Annual Cash Incentive

Metric	Detail
Performance Metrics	EPS Measure, FCF Measure, Sustainability Modifier
Threshold	$201,250 (17.5% of salary)
Target	$1,610,000 (140% of salary)
Maximum	$3,220,000 (280% of salary)
Actual Payout	$2,594,515 (226% of salary)
EPS Targets / Results	Target: $5.27, Actual: $5.61
FCF Targets / Results	Target: $1,915 million, Actual: $1,985 million
Sustainability Modifier	-3% adjustment applied
Payment Type	Cash-based; no vesting schedule or grant date applies
Evaluation Period	Fiscal Year 2023