Meridian Waste, an integrated, non-hazardous solid waste services company, announces Kirstyn Shepler as director of safety, risk and human resources. Shepler will be responsible for companywide safety programs as well as managing risk and human resources functions. She joins the company from Willis Towers Watson, where she was a senior claims consultant supporting large clients in various risk management initiatives.

“Adding Kirstyn to our management team is an important step at this stage of our company’s growth,” said Wally Hall, CEO of Meridian Waste. “Kirstyn has proven herself as a self-starter in fast-paced environments and brings a breadth of risk and insurance management expertise particular to the waste industry. Our 385 team members and fleet of 226 vehicles are fortunate to have her heading up the department.”

 Prior to her role at Willis Towers Watson, Shepler was the manager of risk and insurance at Advanced Disposal, where she directed a team of six risk professionals and managed high exposure liability, workers’ compensation, environmental liability and first party property claims. Shepler holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from North Carolina State University. She also holds several industry certifications including Certified Insurance Counselor Designation, RIMS Certified Risk Management Professional Designation, and Certified Risk Manager Designation.

For more information, visit MeridianWaste.com.

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