Liquid Environmental Solutions Appoints Cory White as Chief Executive Officer
IRIVING, Texas – January 8, 2026 – Liquid Environmental Solutions (LES), the leading national provider of non-hazardous liquid waste management services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cory White as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Cory succeeds Jerry Sheridan, who will work closely with him over the coming weeks to ensure a smooth transition.
Cory White brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience across multiple industries. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Stericycle, a leading medical and pharmaceutical waste and recycling company. During his tenure, Cory spearheaded the development of an organic growth engine by consolidating and standardizing commercial and operational functions and processes and helping lead a multi-year business transformation culminating in the acquisition of Stericycle by Waste Management (WM).
“We are excited to welcome Cory as Chief Executive Officer. Cory's proven track record in scaling high-performing organizations, including in the environmental services and circular economy industry, positions him exceptionally well to lead LES into its next chapter of innovation and expansion,” said Cedric Lucas, Partner in Infrastructure at Goldman Sachs Alternatives. “We look forward to partnering with Cory to execute on our shared vision of growth for the business and accelerate our commercial, operational, and acquisition initiatives in the years ahead.”
“I am thrilled to join Liquid Environmental Solutions at this exciting time,” said Cory White. “LES has built an outstanding reputation as a trusted partner in the circular economy, delivering essential services that protect the environment and support customer sustainability goals. I look forward to the partnership with Infrastructure at Goldman Sachs Alternatives and building on the strong foundation established by Jerry and the team, driving continued growth, and creating even greater value for our customers, employees, and stakeholders.”
Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, LES provides turnkey solutions for the collection, processing, recycling, reclamation, and disposal of non-hazardous liquid waste, including grease traps, used cooking oil, and oil-water separators. The company serves a diversified blue-chip customer base across the restaurant, hospitality, automotive, manufacturing, and environmental services sectors from a network of service locations and treatment facilities nationwide.
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About Liquid Environmental Solutions
Liquid Environmental Solutions is the premier provider of non-hazardous liquid waste management services in the United States, committed to sustainability, regulatory compliance, and innovative solutions that minimize environmental impact while maximizing resource recovery.
For more information, visit www.liquidenviro.com.
About Infrastructure at Goldman Sachs Alternatives
Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) is one of the leading investors in alternatives globally, with over $500 billion in assets and more than 30 years of experience. The business invests in the full spectrum of alternatives including private equity, growth equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds and sustainability. Clients access these solutions through direct strategies, customized partnerships, and open-architecture programs.
The business is driven by a focus on partnership and shared success with its clients, seeking to deliver long-term investment performance drawing on its global network and deep expertise across industries and markets.
The alternative investments platform is part of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, which delivers investment and advisory services across public and private markets for the world’s leading institutions, financial advisors and individuals. Goldman Sachs has approximately $3.5 trillion in assets under supervision globally as of September 30, 2025.
Established in 2006, Infrastructure at Goldman Sachs Alternatives has consistently navigated the evolving infrastructure asset class, having invested approximately $16 billion in infrastructure assets across market cycles since its inception. The business partners with experienced operators and management teams across multiple sectors, including circular economy, digital infrastructure, energy transition, and transportation & logistics.