Local Leadership

Steve Kanow
Director of Operations

As the Director of Operations for the Inland Empire, Steve is responsible for Waste Management's business in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Prior to his current role, Steve was a District Manager for multiple operations in Los Angeles County. Steve has also spent time working for our Corporate and Western Group offices where he was responsible for the development and implementation of programs and processes related to operational excellence. Before his career with Waste Management, Steve worked at United Parcel Service for thirteen years as a part time employee, driver and operations manager. Steve earned his Bachelor degree in Purchasing & Logistics Management from Arizona State University.

When not working, Steve enjoys spending time with his family and friends. Steve and his wife are involved with their children's various sports and school activities and value the importance of raising their three children together.

Steve Glynn
Community Relations Manager

Steve came to Waste Management in 2002 starting in the construction services division in the Inland Empire. He moved into a Commercial Sales position in 2003 working in the Downtown Los Angeles area specializing in recycling for the Los Angeles market. In 2005 he moved back into the Inland Empire area as the Recycling Sales Representative for the Corona branch. Prior to coming to work for Waste Management in 2002, Steve worked as a General Manager for a corporate housing company in Orange County for seven years.

Steve was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. He currently resides in Temecula, California with his wife Jenny, and three small children. Steve enjoys spending his free time coaching his son’s soccer, baseball, and football teams.

Julie Reyes
Community Relations Manager

Julie is the manager of Community and Municipal Relations. She is responsible for building relationships with City Councils and City staffs and she is involved in community organizations and events. Julie has worked for WM since 1988-starting in Orange County and working her way to the Inland Empire. Julie knows Waste Management inside and out because she has worn many hats in her 17 years with the company, including stints as Sales Manager, Regional Account Manager, Community Relations and District Manager for a large hauling company.

Julie is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Optimist Club of Moreno Valley and sits on various committees within these organizations. When Julie is not hard at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.