US Ecology, Inc. announced that the company and James R. Baumgardner, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer agreed on October 25, 2012 that Mr. Baumgardner's employment with the company will terminate. Baumgardner also resigned from the Board of Directors of the company. Also effective October 25, 2012, the Board appointed Jeffrey R. Feeler Acting President and Chief Operating Officer.

Feeler formerly served as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Romano will assume an expanded role as Chairman to support Feeler and his team. Feeler, who joined the Company in 2006 as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, Treasurer and Controller, was promoted in 2007 to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Also effective October 25, 2012, the Board appointed Jeffrey R. Feeler Acting President and Chief Operating Officer. Feeler formerly served as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. As part of the company's reorganization, Vice President and Controller Eric L. Gerratt was appointed Acting Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and Chief Accounting Officer effective October 25, 2012.

"Eric's 15 years of financial and business management experience, including over five years as a key contributor on US Ecology's executive team, make him a perfect fit for his expanded role.