Ven Poole

Director/Board Member at GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC.

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Ven Poole is currently Vice Chairman at Environmental Research & Education Foundation since 2008.
Director at Ncinnovation, Inc. since 2020.
Director at WCA Waste Corp., Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, Detachable Container Association, and NC State Entrepreneurship.
Independent Director at GFL Environmental, Inc. since 2018.
Treasurer at Saint David's School, Inc. Director at Cofounders Capital Management LLC as Advisor & Investor.
Trustee at North Carolina State University since 2010.
Formerly Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Waste Industries USA LLC from 2015 to 2018.
Former Director at GFL Environmental, Inc. Former Treasurer at St. David's School.
Educated at North Carolina State University with an undergraduate degree conferred in 1985.

Ven Poole active positions

Companies	Position	Start
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC.	Director/Board Member	2017-12-31
Environmental Research & Education Foundation	Director/Board Member	2007-12-31
Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Director/Board Member	-
Saint David's School, Inc. Saint David's School, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as an elementary school for boys	Treasurer	-
Detachable Container Association Detachable Container Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Detachable Container Association is a specialized organization dedicated to advancing waste collection methods through the use of detachable containers. The non-profit company is based in Keswick, VA. Its mission focuses on promoting education, improving productivity, and exploring innovative technologies and equipment in the waste industry worldwide.	Director/Board Member	-
North Carolina State University North Carolina State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Director/Board Member	2009-12-31
NC State Entrepreneurship	Director/Board Member	-
WCA Waste Corp. WCA Waste Corp. Environmental ServicesIndustrial Services Provides waste collection, recycling and disposal services	Director/Board Member	-
Cofounders Capital Management LLC Cofounders Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cofounders Capital invests in companies located in the United States primarily in Southeast. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of B2B software sectors and industries. It provides financing for pre-seed, seed and early stage capital requirements. The firm makes follow on investment and also acts as a lead investor..	Consultant / Advisor	-
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Private companies	13
Waste Industries USA LLC Waste Industries USA LLC Environmental ServicesIndustrial Services Provides waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services	Industrial Services
WCA Waste Corp. WCA Waste Corp. Environmental ServicesIndustrial Services Provides waste collection, recycling and disposal services	Industrial Services
North Carolina State University North Carolina State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Environmental Research & Education Foundation
Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Commercial Services
Detachable Container Association Detachable Container Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Detachable Container Association is a specialized organization dedicated to advancing waste collection methods through the use of detachable containers. The non-profit company is based in Keswick, VA. Its mission focuses on promoting education, improving productivity, and exploring innovative technologies and equipment in the waste industry worldwide.	Commercial Services
Saint David's School, Inc. Saint David's School, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as an elementary school for boys	Consumer Services
St. David's School St. David's School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services St. David's School is a private, independent Christian K-12 school established in 1972. The private company is based in Raleigh, NC. The school provides comprehensive education across lower, middle, and upper school levels, integrating Christian faith, virtue, and knowledge into its curriculum. It offers experiential learning opportunities such as international trips, model United Nations participation, and community service partnerships. St. David's supports students with learning disabilities or ADHD through an educational support program and provides access to extensive library resources and educational databases. The school features a range of varsity, junior varsity, and middle school sports, as well as fine arts programs, after-school care, summer camps, and educational travel. Dining services are provided in partnership with Sage Dining Services, offering fresh, dietitian-approved meals.	Consumer Services
GFL Environmental, Inc. /Old/ GFL Environmental, Inc. /Old/ TruckingTransportation Provides waste management and recycling services	Transportation
Cofounders Capital Management LLC Cofounders Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cofounders Capital invests in companies located in the United States primarily in Southeast. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of B2B software sectors and industries. It provides financing for pre-seed, seed and early stage capital requirements. The firm makes follow on investment and also acts as a lead investor..	Finance
GFL Environmental, Inc. GFL Environmental, Inc. Environmental ServicesIndustrial Services Engages in collection, hauling, processing, recycling and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous liquid wastes	Industrial Services
NC State Entrepreneurship
Ncinnovation, Inc. Ncinnovation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that develops and optimizes regional innovation networks	Commercial Services

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