At every successful organization, there is a professional who serves as its operational glue—ensuring continuity, accountability, and execution. At Waste Pro’s Baton Rouge Division, that role is filled by Office Manager Casey Courtney. Casey’s path into the solid waste and recycling industry was anything but traditional. Prior to joining the Waste Pro team, Casey was in the restaurant business. She holds a degree in the culinary arts and spent many years managing restaurants. While the industry differed, the skills she developed—organization, adaptability, leadership, and the ability to perform under pressure proved highly transferable and instrumental to her success at Waste Pro.
After years of long days in the restaurant industry, Casey began looking for a career that offered greater stability, growth, and work-life balance. “My family was young, and I needed better hours and a career path I could truly build on,” Casey explained. That search led her to a management role at the Ronaldson Landfill, where her operational discipline and ability to manage complex workflows quickly set her apart. “My background helped me keep operations organized, and I was constantly learning,” she said.
Two years later, Waste Pro acquired the Ronaldson Landfill and retained Casey in her role. Soon after, Regional Management expanded her responsibilities, placing her in charge of Ronaldson Landfill and three additional landfill locations across the state. “This opportunity represented a significant professional milestone,” Casey said. “It came with increased responsibility, but I was committed to meeting expectations and delivering results.”…