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Our Leadership

Leadership at Sharps Medical Waste Services is defined by responsibility.

In an industry governed by strict regulatory oversight, public health implications, and operational precision, our leadership is grounded in compliance expertise, environmental stewardship, and real-world healthcare experience.

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Experienced. Accountable.
Focused on Those We Serve.

Our executive leadership team brings together decades of experience across regulated medical waste operations, environmental health and safety, transportation logistics, compliance governance, finance, and customer service infrastructure.

But leadership alone does not deliver service.

It is the fabric of our company; our drivers, customer care specialists, expert regulatory advisors, treatment operators, field technicians, and support teams who execute our mission every day.

Our leadership exists to support them, so they can support you.

Executive Leadership Team

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Daniel Durski

Chief Financial Officer

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Daniel Durski

Chief Financial Officer

Daniel Durski serves as Chief Financial Officer for Sharps Medical Waste Services, where he oversees the company’s financial strategy, planning, reporting, capital allocation, and business performance.

Daniel brings a strategic approach to finance, combining disciplined financial management with data-driven decision making to support sustainable growth. He partners closely with operational and commercial leaders to strengthen financial visibility, improve business performance, and ensure investments align with the company’s long-term objectives.

At Sharps, Daniel is focused on building a strong financial foundation that enables continued growth while supporting the company’s commitment to operational excellence, customer service, and responsible stewardship.

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David Sanborn

Chief Operating Officer

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David Sanborn

Chief Operating Officer

David Sanborn serves as Chief Operating Officer for Sharps Medical Waste Services, where he leads the company’s nationwide operations across collection, transportation, treatment, logistics, compliance, and customer execution.

With more than 25 years of operational leadership experience, David is recognized for building disciplined operating models, strengthening organizational performance, and leading complex, multi-site operations through periods of growth and transformation. His leadership philosophy emphasizes accountability, operational simplicity, and continuous improvement, with a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and execution.

At Sharps, David is focused on building the operational foundation that supports long-term growth while ensuring customers continue to receive safe, compliant, and dependable service every day.

 

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Silvia Costa

Chief Human Resources Officer

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Silvia Costa

Chief Human Resources Officer

Silvia Costa is an accomplished human resources executive with nearly three decades of experience aligning people strategies with business growth, operational excellence, and organizational transformation. She is recognized for building high-performing teams, developing leaders, strengthening organizational culture, and implementing workforce strategies that improve employee engagement, retention, and business performance.

As Chief Human Resources Officer, Silvia leads Sharps Medical Waste Services’ human resources strategy, including talent acquisition, leadership development, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning. She is passionate about fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while ensuring the company’s people strategy supports its mission of protecting public health through safe, compliant, and reliable medical waste management.

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Kara Ezell

Vice President, Customer Success & Inside Sales

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Kara Ezell

Vice President, Customer Success & Inside Sales

Kara Ezell serves as Vice President of Customer Success and National Accounts for Sharps Medical Waste Services, where she leads customer experience, strategic account management, and long-term client partnerships.

Kara is dedicated to building lasting relationships and ensuring every customer receives responsive, reliable service throughout their partnership with Sharps. She believes exceptional customer experiences are built through collaboration, communication, and a deep understanding of each customer’s operational needs.

Her focus is on helping healthcare organizations simplify compliance, improve operational efficiency, and achieve long-term success through trusted partnership and proactive support.

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Chris Jones

Vice President, M&A

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Chris Jones

Vice President, M&A

Chris Jones serves as Vice President of Corporate Development for Sharps Medical Waste Services, where he leads strategic growth initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, market expansion, and corporate development efforts that support the company’s long-term vision.

Chris works closely with executive leadership to identify growth opportunities, evaluate strategic investments, and strengthen Sharps’ national footprint. His collaborative approach and analytical mindset help the company make disciplined decisions that create lasting value for customers, employees, and stakeholders.

At Sharps, Chris is focused on advancing sustainable growth while supporting the company’s mission to protect public health through safe, compliant, and reliable medical waste management.

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Sarah Beth Lambert

Sr. Vice President, Sales

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Sarah Beth Lambert

Sr. Vice President, Sales

Sarah Beth Lambert serves as Senior Vice President of Sales for Sharps Medical Waste Services, where she leads the company’s national and hospital sales organization.

Drawing on a unique combination of clinical, operational, and commercial experience, Sarah Beth is passionate about helping healthcare organizations solve complex challenges through trusted partnerships and practical solutions. She is known for developing teams, building lasting customer relationships, and creating a culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and measurable results.

At Sharps, Sarah Beth is committed to delivering exceptional hospital customer experiences while helping healthcare providers strengthen safety, compliance, and operational performance.

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Mark Frick

Vice President, EHS

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Mark Frick

Vice President, EHS

Mark Frick serves as Vice President of Environmental, Health and Safety for Sharps Medical Waste Services, where he leads the company’s enterprise-wide safety, environmental compliance, and risk management strategy.

With decades of executive leadership in environmental, health, and safety, Mark is committed to building a culture where safety is integrated into every aspect of the business. He partners closely with operations to strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and create systems that protect employees, customers, communities, and the environment.

His leadership supports Sharps’ commitment to operational excellence and maintaining the highest standards of safety across its national network.

Jill Tuchmann, Vice President of Hazardous Waste Services at Sharps Medical Waste Services

Jill Tuchmann

Vice President, Hazardous Waste Services

Jill Tuchmann, Vice President of Hazardous Waste Services at Sharps Medical Waste Services

Jill Tuchmann

Vice President, Hazardous Waste Services

Jill Tuchmann serves as Vice President of Hazardous and Sustainable Waste Services for Sharps Medical Waste Services, leading the company’s hazardous waste, sustainability, and environmental solutions.

Jill works closely with healthcare organizations, life sciences companies, and industrial partners to develop customized waste management strategies that support regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and operational efficiency. She is passionate about helping customers navigate complex waste streams while advancing sustainable practices that create long-term value.

At Sharps, Jill helps expand the company’s environmental solutions while reinforcing its commitment to protecting people, communities, and the environment.

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Leading Independent National Medical Waste Solutions Partner

Sharps Medical Waste Services stands today as the largest independent national medical waste solutions provider in the United States.

That independence matters.

It empowers our leadership team to prioritize long-term customer partnerships over short-term metrics and enables operational decisions to be made based on regulatory integrity, service continuity, and safety performance. This approach allows us to remain agile while maintaining national scale.

From our beginnings in medical waste mailback innovation to the integration of regional operators nationwide, our leadership team has guided Sharps through steady growth while upholding our mission of protecting people and the environment.

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Built on Operational Depth

Our executive team reflects the complexity of the environments we serve. Medical waste management is a complex business function that requires:

  • Regulatory interpretation and compliance governance
  • DOT-compliant transportation oversight
  • Treatment infrastructure management
  • Environmental and sustainability strategy
  • Financial discipline and pricing transparency
  • Customer experience and service continuity
  • Technology-enabled documentation and traceability

Our leaders oversee each of these areas with a singular objective: ensuring that our customers can focus on patient care, clinical excellence, and operational stability.

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