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StocksUpdated•Originally published 13 May 2026•Updated 13 May 2026•
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Waste Management Appoints Tara Hemmer as COO in Executive Leadership Shift

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Key Facts

1Tara J. Hemmer has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at WM.
2Rafael E. Carrasco, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Strategy, plans to retire on July 17, 2026.

Waste Management (WM) has announced the promotion of Tara J. Hemmer to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. This transition follows John J. Morris Jr.'s decision to step down as COO while maintaining his role as President. Additionally, Rafael E. Carrasco, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Strategy, has shared his plans to retire from the company on July 17, 2026.

These leadership shifts occur as WM continues to compete for market share against peers like Republic Services (RSG). Per market data, institutional investors prioritize executive stability in the waste management sector to ensure consistent margin expansion. Analysts view the internal promotion of Hemmer as a sign of robust succession planning, which is critical for maintaining operational momentum in large-cap industrial firms.

The company's stock remains in focus, closing at $212.45 (close May 12, 2026). Looking ahead, market participants are monitoring the upcoming EIA Weekly Petroleum Report on the economic calendar, as fluctuations in energy prices directly impact the operational overhead of WM’s extensive logistics and collection network.