Waste Connections lists 10 executives, led by Ronald J. Mittelstaedt, Founder, CEO, President & Director (age 62). Mary Anne Whitney is the company's Executive VP & CFO (age 61).
In fiscal year 2025 the highest-paid executive was Ronald J. Mittelstaedt, Founder, CEO, President & Director, with total pay of $4.46 million. The 5 executives with reported pay received $10.49 million in all.
The average age of the executives with a known age is 55; the youngest is 40 and the oldest 63.
Titles, ages and pay from company filings; pay for fiscal year 2025.

Founder, CEO, President & Director
Executive VP & CFO
Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary
Executive Vice President of Engineering & Disposal
Senior Vice President of Operations
Executive VP & COO
Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer
Senior VP & Chief Information Officer
Vice President of Investor Relations
VP & Deputy General Counsel of Compliance and Government Affairs
| Executive | Title | Age | Total pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald J. Mittelstaedt | Founder, CEO, President & Director | 62 | $4.46 million |
| Mary Anne Whitney | Executive VP & CFO | 61 | $1.75 million |
| Patrick J. Shea J.D. | Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary | 54 | $1.55 million |
| James M. Little | Executive Vice President of Engineering & Disposal | 63 | $1.42 million |
| Domenico D. Pio | Senior Vice President of Operations | 61 | $1.31 million |
Total pay as reported for the fiscal year; it can include salary, bonus and stock awards.
Ronald J. Mittelstaedt (Founder, CEO, President & Director), age 62; total pay in fiscal year 2025 was $4.46 million.
Mary Anne Whitney (Executive VP & CFO), age 61.
Ronald J. Mittelstaedt, Founder, CEO, President & Director, with total pay of $4.46 million in fiscal year 2025.
Ronald J. Mittelstaedt (Founder, CEO, President & Director), Mary Anne Whitney (Executive VP & CFO), Patrick J. Shea J.D. (Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary), James M. Little (Executive Vice President of Engineering & Disposal) and Domenico D. Pio (Senior Vice President of Operations), and 5 more.