Our Management

Tad Phillips, General Manager, Chester, VA

Tad Phillips is the General Manager of TFC's Richmond Division and member of the company's operations management team. Tad joined TFC in 2013, having held a variety of corporate, regional and district management positions in the recycling and solid waste management services industry since 1979. He currently serves on the board of the Virginia Waste Industries Association and is Vice Chairman of Keep Virginia Beautiful.

Nikolas Larum, Director of Customer Service/General Manager of Hauling, Chesapeake, VA

Nikolas Larum is the General Manager of Hauling for TFC Recycling. He joined the company in 2OO7 as General Manager of TFC's Newport News location. In 2OO9, he was named Director of Sales and Customer Service in TFC's Chesapeake location. Nikolas has over 2O years of experience in logistical operations and business management.

Brad Simmons, Director of Business Development

Mr. Simmons joined TFC Recycling in 2012 and served as General Manager of their Chesapeake Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). As General Manager, Mr. Simmons was responsible for the overall management of TFC’s materials processing facility and the company’s Commodities Marketing Department. In 2013, Brad was promoted to Director of Business Development and is responsible for developing and expanding the local and regional business for all refuse and recycling collections for TFC. He is also responsible for the business development of TFC’s alternative fuel technology services that specializes in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). 

Hank Brown, Director of Fleet Operations

Hank Brown is the Director of Fleet Operations for TFC Recycling. He has been with TFC since 2O1O. In 2O13, he was awarded the title "Fleet Manager of the Year" by Waste and Recycling News. Hank has over 25 years of experience and has been instrumental in elevating TFC's fleet to some of the highest standards in the industry. Hank serves on the Tidewater Community College Diesel Council and is a sought after speaker for Alternative Fuels.