Bryant Thornton
Area President, Republic Services
Bryant Thornton is the Area President for Republic Services, leading the Mountain West Area (Nevada, S. Utah, N. Arizona, Colorado, N. New Mexico, and S. Wyoming). In this role, Thornton has full P&L responsibility across all product and service offerings. His functional responsibilities include sales, pricing, finance, operations, safety, human resources, and business development.
Thornton’s journey in the waste management industry began in 1997 as a residential driver, a role that laid the foundation for his career. His dedication and hard work led to positions of increasing responsibility. After a successful tenure with Waste Management, Thornton brought his wealth of experience to Republic Services in 2009. Since then, he has consistently taken on roles with more responsibility, demonstrating his commitment to growth and excellence.
Thornton demonstrates an unwavering commitment to community service, with over 30 years of volunteer law enforcement experience as a Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary State Trooper. His dedication to public welfare is further evident in his role as a Southern Nevada Red Cross Board of Directors member. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Las Vegas Economic Alliance, the Vegas Chamber Board of Trustees, the Board of Directors with the Nevada Trucking Association, and a Volunteer Law Enforcement Alliance member. His extensive involvement reflects a profound dedication to civic leadership and public service.
Thornton holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.