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’s service offerings.
“Expanding our shareholder group is one of the most meaningful ways we invest in the future of RRS,” said RRS co-chief executive officer Catherine Goodall. “Each 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.”
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’s ability to deliver large-scale impact.
- Amanda Moore – Marketing manager shaping RRS’s 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’s 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.
Published June 2026