Richard Defazio

Richard DeFazio is an experienced human resources professional currently serving as the Human Resources Manager at Waste Connections since August 2023. Prior to this role, Richard worked at USA Properties Fund, Inc. from February 2019 to August 2023, holding positions including Human Resources Manager and Human Resources Business Partner. Richard's experience also includes a tenure at CEMEX from June 2014 to February 2019, where Richard occupied multiple roles, including Human Resources Manager and Interim Human Resources Manager. Additionally, Richard gained early experience as an Employee Benefits Intern with Ada County, Idaho, in late 2013. Richard holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management from Boise State University, an MBA from California State University, Chico, and a specialized education in negotiating labor/management agreements from Michigan State University.