Management Team

Bob Gregory, Chairman and President

Bob Gregory serves as chairman, president and principal owner for Texas Disposal Systems, Inc., Texas Disposal Systems Landfill, Inc., Texas Landfill Management, LLC, Texas Organic Products and Garden-Ville.  He began the collection of solid waste in 1977 and he and his brother Jim incorporated TDS in January of 1978.  At the time, the brothers had three generations of experience in the scrap-metal processing industry and the collective dream to build a company that would be respected within the community and the industry.

Through innovative ideas in landfill management and a desire to be the industry leader in customer service and environmentally safe practices, TDS has become the largest independently-owned solid waste collection, recycling/composting and disposal company in central Texas, and one of the largest in the nation.

Bob also owns Txalloy, Inc., d.b.a. Acme Iron and Metal Co., a full-service scrap metal processing facility.  Txalloy is located in San Angelo, Texas.

Bob graduated from Central High School in San Angelo, Texas (1970) and holds a Bachelor's degree in Business from the University of Texas at Austin (1974).  He served as a member of the state's Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Advisory Council from 1989 to 2007 and as its president for the last seven years.  Bob has also served as chairman of the Texas Chapter of the National Solid Wastes Management Association (NSWMA) from 1991 to 2003 and serves on the board of directors of the Capital Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.  In 2008, Bob was appointed by Governor Rick Perry to the Texas (and Vermont) Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission and served until September 2011.

The NSWMA honored Bob as the Member of the Year in 2000.  He also received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Texas Water Commission (TWC) in recognition for his contribution to protect human health and the environment and his efforts towards developing municipal solid waste landfill regulations for the TWC in 1993.  He served as chairman of the two statewide committees that oversaw the development of federally mandated landfill management regulations.

In 2010 Bob was inducted into the Environmental Industries Association (EIA) Hall of Fame, which is for industry leaders who over the course of more than 20 years have made significant contributions to the industry and their community.

The Capital Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America honored Bob with the Distinguished Citizen of the Year award which spotlights persons who have gone above and beyond to serve in leadership positions, and give back to a broad range of people in our community.

Bob has lived in Austin since 1971.  He and his wife, the former Kay Rogers, of San Angelo, Texas, have been married since 1974 and have four children and four grandchildren.

Jim Gregory, Co-Owner, Vice President and Landfill Manager

Jim Gregory serves as co-owner, vice-president and secretary of Texas Disposal Systems, Inc., Texas Disposal Systems Landfill, Inc., Texas Landfill Management, LLC, Texas Organic Products and Garden-Ville, which
has six retail stores in San Antonio, Austin, Georgetown, San Marcos and Victoria.

When Jim and his brother, Bob, started TDS back in 1977, they had only one truck, a strong desire and a dream to build a company that would be founded on strong Godly principles and that would be respected in their community as well as the waste industry. With the help of God and many dedicated employees, TDS has become one of the largest and most respected independent waste haulers in the nation.

Jim oversees the daily operations and management of the TDS landfill and the ranching operation. He also works alongside with the TDS operations division and Garden-Ville. He enjoys interacting with employees and always makes himself available to assist in troubleshooting, process analysis and other issues of daily operations. Jim works to ensure that TDS is a leader in the community and industry by motivating employees to excel and provide outstanding performance and service.

Jim holds a current Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Class A Solid Waste Technician Certification. Jim is an active member of the Environmental Industries Association, Detachable Container Association, National Solid Wastes Management Association, Texas Deer Association, Safari Club International and serves on the board of the Exotic Wildlife Association.

Jim has received numerous awards for service and involvement from these various associations. In 2010 the Capital Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America honored Jim with the Distinguished Citizen of the Year award which spotlights persons who have gone above and beyond to serve in leadership positions, and give back to a broad range of people in our community. Jim is also very involved in local church work throughout the Austin area.

After graduation from Central High School in San Angelo, Texas, Jim joined in the management of the family business, Acme Iron & Metal Company, which he helped build into a respected full-service scrap metal processing facility - where he worked until moving to Austin to help build Texas Disposal Systems.

Jim and his wife, Janet, were married in 1972 and have lived in Austin since 1977. They consider their two children their "Greatest Accomplishment" and their three grandchildren their greatest "Joy in Life."

Tom Mistler, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Tom Mistler serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for Texas Disposal Systems.  In these capacities, he is responsible for all operational and administrative functions of TDS and it's affiliated companies.

Tom has over 28 years of experience in a variety of industries including construction, high tech, start-up, Big Four accounting and manufacturing environments. Originally from Kentucky, Tom received his Bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Kentucky and his MBA degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio.  A Certified Public Accountant, Tom also serves on the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area.

Tom and his wife Jackie have been married since 1985 and have been blessed with three children. Son TJ is a student at the College of Charleston.  Twin daughters Jenna and Taylor are students at St. Catherine University and Concordia University, respectively. An avid rose grower, Tom also enjoys golfing and running, having run multiple Austin marathons with his daughters.

 

Gary Newton, J.D., General Counsel

Gary Newton has served as general counsel for TDS since 1996. In this position, he represents TDS and its related entities on general legal issues with a special emphasis on legislative and regulatory affairs.

Gary's daily responsibilities at TDS include working on legislative activities, responding to issues related to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC), civil litigation, and ensuring that the operations of TDS comply with state and federal regulations.

Prior to TDS, Gary was in private practice with a large Texas-based law firm, Jenkens & Gilchrist, P.C. He has extensive experience in advising clients in areas of environmental, legislative and regulatory law. He also worked on legislative affairs regarding solid waste and environmental issues for the Texas House of Representatives' Environmental Affairs Committee from 1985 to 1992.

Gary received a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting with honors in 1980 from Southwest Texas State University and a law degree from the University of Houston in 1985. He is a member of both the State of Texas and American Bar Associations. Gary is also an associate member of the Texas Legislative Sportsman's Caucus, which promotes outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing. He actively participates in the National Solid Wastes Management Association (NSWMA) programs.

 

Mike Allgeier, Director of Information Technologies

Mike was one of the original drafting team members for the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards for the electric grids for North America.  Mike has been the Vice President and President with the local Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) chapter, as well as served as their organizer and presenter at security conferences.   Mike served in the Army and Army National Guard for a total of 16 years as an Intelligence Analyst and Special Agent.  He was awarded the Purple Heart and received the Army Commendation Medal with Valor device for actions in combat.

Mike received a Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security from the American Military University and is a graduate of the Joint Counterintelligence Training Academy.  He also holds several IT and security certifications including: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, and ITIL v3.

Mike has three wonderful children, Chris, Megan and Sidney.

Angie Dietz, PHR, Director of The People Department

Angie Dietz serves as the Director of The People Department (formerly the Human Resource Department) for Texas Disposal Systems.  She joined Texas Disposal Systems in May of 1997.  She began her career at Texas Disposal Systems as the Executive Assistant to Bob Gregory, Chairman & CEO.  Over the years, Angie Dietz has served as the Office Manager, Webmaster, HR Specialist, HR Manager, and was promoted to the Director of the newly titled HR department – The People Department, in late 2009.  

Angie Dietz holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Management from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas.  She completed the Human Resource Management Program at the University of Texas at Austin.  She accomplished her Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) in 2008.  She continues to pursue additional knowledge in all areas of Human Resources.  

Angie felt her calling was to work in Human Resources and is very thankful to have been given the opportunity in a place where she cares so deeply for her fellow workers.  It is this commitment along with the knowledge she’s acquired over the years that allow her to bring the “right” services to meet the needs of the employees of Texas Disposal Systems.  

Angie Dietz and husband of 27 years, Cecil Dietz, have three children – Joshua, Justin, and Alexandra who range from ages 24 to 9…and individually serve as the couple’s most important achievement in life.

Rick Fraumann, Director of Sales 

Rick Fraumann has 25 years of experience in the Waste Industry and has consistently been a top sales producer in the field for publicly owned companies.  He has experience managing top producing sales teams in all facets of the industry and has a successful track record working with hauling operations, as well as landfill sales. Rick has also had the opportunity to train numerous sales representatives and managers in various selling skills courses throughout the Southeast and in Texas.  He has worked in two of the largest and most competitive metropolitan markets in the South during his career. He brings a "hands on" approach and a wealth of experience to our Sales Team.

Rick was raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and went on to attend Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky.  Rick enjoys reading and music - he is a musician, sings, plays piano, keyboard, and guitar. He also enjoys writing and recording music.  Rick is most proud of his family who provide him with a great source of joy and strength.  He has been married to his wife, Laura, for 28 years. They have two grown children who both reside in Austin. 

Rick considers it a blessing to work at what he considers to be the premier company in the waste industry - a company founded on Christian principles, and one which values character, integrity, and excellence.

Paul Gregory, Director of Organics and Recycling

Paul Gregory serves as the Director of Recycling and Organics for Texas Disposal Systems and its affiliated companies where he manages diverted waste streams by segregating and processing them into finished commodities. The companies that handle these commodities include Acme Iron & Metal, TDS Commodities, Garden-Ville, Texas Organic Products, TDS Eco-Depot Transfer Station, and TDS Green Builder Services. Paul works with approximately 85 recycling experts to manage more than 300,000 tons of materials diverted from the landfill annually.

Paul grew up in Austin and early on received a business education from his father, Bob Gregory, by watching and experiencing the battles and milestone achievements that have made TDS the successful business it is today.  He graduated from Westlake High school then majored in International Business at St. Edwards University where he received his Bachelor of Business Administration in 2004.

After college, Paul moved to San Angelo where he managed Acme Iron & Metal, Co. as the 4^th generation of Gregory’s in the scrap business; he still manages all scrap metal purchases, processing and sales company wide. In 2006, Paul moved back to Austin where he managed the TDS operated Georgetown Transfer Station and hauling company. In 2007, after securing a five year contract renewal with the city of Georgetown, Paul transitioned to Garden-Ville and Texas Organic Products Manager which he oversees today.

Paul adheres to a simple business model, which has served TDS well for decades, of treating waste streams as resources and sustainably managing materials to their highest and best use. Simply put, taking negative value materials, diverting them from the waste stream and through value added processes making a positive value material that can be sold back to the community who generated them.

Paul attributes all the achievements he and TDS have shared to the hard work and foundation laid by Bob and Jim Gregory. 

 

Sarah Smith, Director of Customer Experience

Sarah Smith serves as the Customer Experience Director for Texas Disposal Systems.  In this role, she leads departments that interact with our customers on a daily basis, including Customer Care, Billing, Accounts Receivables, Credit and Collections, as well as Account Processing teams.  It is her priority that every one of our customers receives the highest quality customer service.

Sarah has over ten years of experience managing customer service and billing offices in both private and governmental entities.  She has always had a strong desire to work for companies whose focus was one of environmental stewardship and community leadership, which is what drew her to Texas Disposal Systems.

Sarah completed her Bachelors of Science in Biology at Sul Ross University, which gave her an appreciation of the outdoors.  She and her husband enjoy spending their free time hiking and camping in Colorado and plan to spend more time exploring the outdoors with their two daughters. 

Steve Wright, Director of Operations

Steve Wright is the Director of Operations for Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. (TDS). Steve offices in Austin and manages the company's daily waste and recyclables collection and transfer operations in Austin, San Antonio, Georgetown, Alpine and Southeast Texas. Mr. Wright has been in the waste industry for over 19 years and has extensive experience in operations management, hazardous and medical waste management, and recycling facilities management.

Steve started in the waste management business as an Operations/Safety Manager on the Island of Maui, Hawaii for a large national solid waste services company and was later promoted to Island Manager. Mr. Wright also held positions of General Manager with regional solid waste services companies in Florida and California.

Steve earned an Associate's degree in Automotive Technology at South Western Junior College in 1978 after serving in the United States Army from 1975 to 1977. Steve and his wife, Ana, have been married for 8 years and have a 6 year-old son.