ISRI has named Zach Mallin as the recipient of its 2024 Young Executive of the Year Award. Mallin was selected for the honor due to his numerous contributions and accomplishments within ISRI and the recycled materials industry.
Mallin is a fourth-generation recycler and currently vice president of Mallin Companies, Inc., which has served Kansas City, Missouri for more than 96 years. He learned the recycled materials industry from the ground up while working at Mallin each summer during college to learn about the dynamics of the industry.
Mallin has served many leadership roles within ISRI, including service on ISRI’s board of directors as Mid-America Chapter president, and ISRI’s Young Executive Council. He also held membership roles on ISRI’s council of chapter presidents, membership committee, finance committee, and government relations committee. He is also a former chapter vice president, treasurer, and secretary.
Mallin has an innate ability to empower employees in individual ways, helping each employee understand how important their role is to the organization. He also has the ability to streamline efforts and seek the best products for customers.