Our Team
Ed Kalebich
Chief Operating Officer
What you do at Independent Recycling Services?
I work with all of our managers and departments to develop strategies, communicate our plans to execute and implement monitoring and measurement systems.
Industry experience?
over 40 years
What is your favorite place to be?
It’s hard to pick one…I like being out on the golf course and working around the house in the garden.
What you are most passionate about?
I am most passionate about PEOPLE. I’m a people person so spending time with family is very important and one of my passions. Additionally, spending time with our employees at work – listening, developing, educating or just getting feedback is very important to creating a strong, positive culture.
I am also passionate about my pets and all animals. They have so much to give and ask for very little in return…just love them and take care of them and they will be your friends forever.
Dena Von stowver
Office Manager
What you do at Independent Recycling Services?
Billing, customer service, and assist Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
Industry experience?
25 years
What is your favorite place to be?
Anywhere with family and close friends.
What you are most passionate about?
Living my best life!
Justice Camalick
Operations Specialist
What you do at Independent Recycling Services?
Dispatch, help manager our Texas sister-company, sales, and I bring a positive attitude to work every day!
Industry experience?
5 years
What is your favorite place to be?
Floating on a boat soaking up the sunshine…probably drinking a cold one!
What you are most passionate about?
Recycling and making planet Earth a great place!
Jim Camalick
Accounts Receivable
What you do at Independent Recycling Services?
Accounts receivable and operational support
Industry experience?
30+ years
What is your favorite place to be?
At work with all my fantastic co-workers!
What you are most passionate about?
Recycling and composting for my garden.
Keisha Glover Ploetz
Sales Rep and Account Manager
What you do at Independent Recycling Services?
New business sales, upsell existing accounts, and account retention
Industry experience?
9 years
What is your favorite place to be?
At home doing crafts
What you are most passionate about?
I put a high priority on relaxation. Whenever I have a small moment of free time, I make the most of it.
Frank Ward III
Senior Manager / Sales
What you do at Independent Recycling Services?
Work in and with both the sales and operations departments. I implement and manage the waste and recycling removal for many IRS customers.
Industry experience?
5+ years
What is your favorite place to be?
Beach-side vacation with my family.
What you are most passionate about?
Chicago sports and trying to keep up with my kids!
Jacques Camalick
Operations Manager
What you do at Independent Recycling Services?
Manage day-to-day operations with a focus on commercial service, but also help with roll-off and other aspects of the business.
Industry experience?
11 years
What is your favorite place to be?
On a beach, on a boat or in the woods
What you are most passionate about?
Working hard and having some fun along the way!
Frank Ward Jr.
Vice President
What you do at Independent Recycling Services?
Oversee all aspects of the company
Industry experience?
39 years
What is your favorite place to be?
At home with my family
What you are most passionate about?
Working with and developing employees to grow successful businesses
Jim Dickens
Sales Rep and Account Manager
What you do at Independent Recycling Services?
New sales and territory manager
Industry experience?
20 years
What is your favorite place to be?
Kayaking
What you are most passionate about?
Family