On May 24, 2016, Michael P. Rissman, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, informed Republic Services, Inc. that, effective immediately, he is taking a leave of absence from the company for an indefinite time period to care for a member of his family. During Mr. Rissman's absence, Catharine D. Ellingsen, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, will be leading the company's Legal Department.