Sharps Medical Waste Services (MWS), a leader in regulated medical waste management, has appointed David Sanborn as chief operating officer. Sanborn will report directly to chief executive officer Kerry Jones and will oversee Sharps’ nationwide operations as the company continues to scale its services, strengthen execution, and advance its commitment to safety, compliance and public health protection.
Sanborn brings more than 25 years of operations leadership experience across complex, multi-site environments, including manufacturing, distribution and highly regulated industries. Most recently, he served as vice president of U.S. operations at Reddy Ice, where he led operations across more than 130 facilities in 32 states, with full P&L responsibility and oversight of more than 1,600 team members. His background includes driving operational consistency at scale, improving safety and service performance, integrating acquisitions and building disciplined operating models that support sustainable growth.
Throughout his career, Sanborn has led organizations through periods of scale and transformation, with a strong emphasis on safety culture, workforce development and operational accountability.
In his role, Sanborn will focus on driving operational consistency across Sharps MWS’ national footprint, supporting profitable and sustainable growth and ensuring teams are equipped with the structure, tools and leadership needed to perform in a highly regulated healthcare services environment.
Published February 2026