Mahoney Environmental Appoints Laura Nortamo as Vice President of Finance

Mahoney Environmental, a leading provider of used cooking oil collection and grease trap services with operations that intersect the broader environmental and energy supply chain, has announced the appointment of Laura Nortamo as Vice President, Finance, effective September 1, 2026. According to a company statement issued via PR Newswire, Nortamo will join Mahoney's Leadership Team and report directly to Dave Kimball, President and CEO. The appointment signals continued investment in the company's financial management infrastructure as demand for sustainable waste-to-energy feedstocks — including used cooking oil destined for biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production — remains robust across industrial and maritime supply chains. Mahoney Environmental operates at a critical junction in the renewable fuels ecosystem, collecting and processing used cooking oil and related byproducts that increasingly serve as feedstocks for marine biofuels. As the maritime industry accelerates its transition toward lower-emission fuels in response to International Maritime Organization (IMO) decarbonization targets, the role of companies managing organic waste streams has grown in strategic importance. The strengthening of financial leadership at firms like Mahoney reflects broader industry trends, as environmental services companies position themselves to scale operations and attract investment tied to the energy transition. Biodiesel and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) derived from collected cooking oils are among the alternative fuels being evaluated and adopted by vessel operators seeking to reduce their carbon intensity. No further details regarding Nortamo's professional background were included in the announcement at the time of publication. The company is headquartered in Woodridge, Illinois.