Resource Recycling Systems (RRS) announced the addition of nine new employee-shareholders. As RRS continues to grow in response to increasing demand for data-driven sustainability solutions, these individuals bring diverse expertise that strengthens the firm鈥檚 services, internal systems, and long-term impact.
With this expansion, RRS continues to build on its commitment to broad-based employee ownership, reinforcing a culture of shared success and accountability. The new shareholders have been recognized for their contributions to client work, operational excellence, and the continued evolution of RRS鈥檚 service offerings.
鈥淓xpanding our shareholder group is one of the most meaningful ways we invest in the future of RRS,鈥� said RRS Co-CEO Catherine Goodall. 鈥淓ach of these individuals has played a critical role advancing our work and supporting our clients. Welcoming them as owners recognizes their contributions and strengthens our ability to grow thoughtfully while staying grounded in our mission.鈥�
This cohort of shareholders represents a range of disciplines across the organization, including zero waste program development, circular economy strategy, GIS and data analysis, public policy, stakeholder engagement, analytics and modeling, nonprofit leadership, and marketing. Together, they bring more than 100 years of combined experience supporting communities, businesses, and governments in advancing sustainable materials management solutions.
The newest group of RRS shareholders includes:
- Yahang Zhang: A consultant at RRS specializing in circular economy strategy and stakeholder engagement. By applying a systems-thinking approach, Yahang bridges the gap between complex data and actionable implementation to drive scalable solutions for the industry.
- Winley Durham: Consultant specializing in GIS and data analysis, offering a spatial and systems perspective that helps identify opportunities and strengthen infrastructure planning.
- Sara Nichols: Senior consultant with nonprofit leadership experience, bringing a people-centered perspective that strengthens stakeholder engagement and advances practical, community-driven solutions.
- Morgan Johnson: Consultant specializing in analytics and modeling, bringing a data-driven perspective that strengthens decision-making and supports the development of resilient, high-performing systems.
- Matthew Naud: Senior consultant with over three decades of experience in public-sector sustainability and policy, offering a long-range, systems perspective that helps shape low carbon, equitable, resilient, and future-focused strategies.
- Kristen Wieland: Senior consultant with 23 years of success, translating ambitious sustainability goals into practical programs, bringing a grounded, community-focused perspective that supports long-term, scalable impact.
- Joel Schoening: Senior consultant guiding policy, communications, and stakeholder strategy, bringing a systems-level perspective that helps RRS navigate complexity and drive aligned, cross-sector solutions.
- Helen Lee: Senior consultant with more than 15 years leading zero waste programs and system planning, bringing a strategic, implementation-focused perspective that strengthens RRS鈥檚 ability to deliver large-scale impact.
- Amanda Moore: Marketing manager shaping RRS鈥檚 brand and market presence, connecting complex work to clear impact and helping position the company for continued growth and influence.
Employee ownership remains central to RRS鈥檚 strategy and values, aligning the company’s success with the contributions of its team. Through its employee stock ownership structure, RRS fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and long-term thinking, ensuring that every project benefits from a shared commitment to client success and environmental impact.
鈥淭his is a company that truly lives its mission every day,鈥� said Helen Lee, senior consultant and one of RRS鈥� newest shareholders. 鈥淚鈥檓 honored to become a shareholder and to deepen my commitment to that work.鈥�