Recycling Equipment, Inc. (REI) continues to strengthen its nationwide operations and long-term growth strategy with the addition of several key team members across leadership, sales, and technical services.
Over the past 60 days, we’ve welcomed four new hires to our team who bring deep industry experience and specialized expertise to support the company’s expanding footprint across the USA and our commitment to delivering high-performance recycling systems.
Strengthening Our Operational Excellence
Deidre Darden joins REI as Director of Human Resources, overseeing HR operations across all REI and AES locations. In this role, she will lead initiatives focused on talent development, organizational growth, and employee engagement as the company continues to expand. Her leadership will play a critical role in aligning workforce strategy with REI’s long-term vision.
Expanding Capabilities in Electrical Services
At REI’s North Carolina operations, Erich Schwartz has been appointed Assistant Director of Electrical Services. His addition enhances REI’s ability to deliver advanced electrical integration for complex recycling systems, supporting both new installations and system upgrades. His expertise will help ensure seamless performance across engineered systems and field operations.
Driving Regional Growth in the Southwest
REI has also expanded its sales presence with the addition of Tim Ercanbrack as Southwest Sales Manager, based in our Texas location. Tim will focus on strengthening customer relationships and growing REI’s presence throughout the Southwest region, helping businesses implement efficient, scalable recycling solutions tailored to their operations.
Leading Strategic Sales and Market Expansion
Further reinforcing its growth strategy, Nico Sherwood joins the North Carolina team as Vice President of Sales Strategy & Market Expansion. In this role, Nico will guide REI’s national sales direction, identify new market opportunities, and support the development of strategic partnerships that align with the company’s long-term objectives.
REI is Positioned for Continued Growth
“These additions reflect a very intentional investment in the future of REI,” said Cameron Cecil, VP of Business Development & Marketing. “We’re building a team that not only strengthens our core capabilities today, but also positions us to scale smarter, expand into new markets, and continue delivering the level of engineering, service, and innovation our customers rely on.”
These additions reflect REI’s ongoing investment in people, infrastructure, and innovation. By strengthening its leadership team across human resources, electrical services, and sales, REI is well-positioned to support customers with smarter system design, improved operational performance, and scalable recycling solutions.
As demand for efficient material handling and recycling systems continues to grow, REI remains focused on building a team capable of delivering results at every stage, from engineering and fabrication to installation and long-term support.
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