MWA - Key Persons

Chris J Thompson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the MWA Leadership Team
  • Vice President of Operations
Chris Thompson is the Vice President of Operations and Compliance and a founding member of Medical Waste of America, LLC, a regulated medical waste service company based in Knoxville, TN. Mr. Thompson began his career with USF Holland Freight, a regional carrier specializing in next day service and recognized for the lowest claims ratio in the industry. It was at USF Holland that Chris gained invaluable experience in operations and customer service through the direct management of drivers and staff and the management of routes. He joined ABF Transportation in 2003 where he worked in customer service and sales. Mr. Thompson held direct responsibility for the management and satisfaction of the company's largest account representing 7 million in annual sales. Chris holds a B.S. degree in Transportation from the University of TN, Knoxville.

Valerie Mire - VP of Sales

Job Titles:
  • Member of the MWA Leadership Team
  • Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Valerie Mire is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing and a founding member of Medical Waste of America, LLC, a regulated medical waste service company based in Knoxville, TN. Ms. Mire began her career working with nursing homes and other long-term care providers analyzing operational flow to gain efficiencies. She began her sales career with St. Mary's Hospital Systems where she represented their diagnostic outpatient interests. Valerie then joined a consulting group, Health First Management Services, which specialized in the management of hospital-owned home health facilities. She filed and defended CON bids throughout the southeast for home health and rural health clinics and increased geography and customer reach for each of her hospital clients. As Director of Audit and Acquisitions, Ms. Mire led a team of consultants to audit and acquire agencies for hospital chains around the nation. Valerie joined Pfizer Pharmaceuticals as a Sr. Account Manager for one of the largest territory in the southeast where she routinely exceeded sales goals and customer expectations. Valerie has a B.A. degree in Economics from the University of TN, Knoxville.