ISRI recognized Brandi Harleaux as the recipient of its first-ever Young Executive of the Year Award. The Award celebrates the dedication, accomplishments, and business and community leadership of young professionals who work for ISRI member companies. Brandi was recognized for her commitment to advancing recycling and her work in her local community.

In addition to her extensive activity with ISRI and with multiple business, leadership, and entrepreneurship groups, Harleaux volunteers with the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Before becoming the second generation of family leadership at South Post Oak seven years ago, Harleaux was head of talent management and organizational development at Disney Interactive & Media Group. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston, a master’s degree from California State University, and an MBA from Pepperdine University.

ISRI’s Young Executive of the Year Award was created to promote the accomplishments of successful young professionals in the recycling industry by highlighting their contributions and dedication, along with a high degree of demonstrated leadership potential.

The Award was presented to Ms. Harleaux during ISRI’s 2020 Virtual Awards Ceremony on October 21.