How Casella was paid
$4.4M in total for fiscal 2025, as reported in the Summary Compensation Table. Equity awards are valued at grant, not at what they turned out to be worth.
Named executive officers
| Executive | Salary | Stock | Incentive | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John W. CasellaExecutive Chairman of the Board and Former Chief Executive Officer | $790,463 | $2,740,659 | $853,697 | $21,127 | $4,405,946 |
| Edmond R. ColettaPresident and Chief Executive Officer | $615,134 | $1,644,377 | $553,619 | $17,393 | $2,830,523 |
| Bradford J. HelgesonExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | $500,000 | $876,936 | $305,999 | $67,293 | $1,750,228 |
| Shelley E. SaywardSenior Vice President and General Counsel | $390,764 | $493,334 | $239,147 | $15,577 | $1,138,822 |
| Sean M. StevesFormer Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Solid Waste Operations | $347,605 | $438,468 | $212,734 | $9,454 | $1,008,261 |
What changed and why
- John W. Casella transitioned from Chief Executive Officer to Executive Chairman, while Edmond R. Coletta was appointed as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2026.
- $279.6MRevenues increased by $279.6 million or 18.0% and Adjusted EBITDA increased by $62.2 million or 17.3% in fiscal 2025.
- 72.0%Annual cash incentive compensation paid out at 72.0% of target based on financial and ESG performance goals.
- 25%Stock awards consisted of 25% restricted stock units and 75% performance-based stock units.
- 96%Prior year say-on-pay proposal received 96% support from stockholders.
About this page
Figures are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact numbers. Totals follow SEC rules, which value stock and option awards at grant. Read the DEF 14A proxy statement for footnotes and the compensation committee's full reasoning.