Built to Solve Real Problems
Eighty6Eighty was born in direct response to pain points raised by our first partnering multifamily property — and we've been solving them at scale ever since.
One Clean Mission
Eighty6Eighty Waste Management LLC was formed in July 2025 by three co-founding partners with complementary expertise and a shared entrepreneurial vision: to eliminate operational inefficiencies in blue-collar industries and optimize business outcomes for their clients.
Eighty6Eighty recognized that existing waste management and valet trash models were structurally inadequate. Property management groups routinely pay suboptimal total costs to multiple vendors because no single company has stepped forward to offer a truly comprehensive solution.
Eighty6Eighty Waste Management delivers a comprehensive and differentiated approach to valet waste services. Beyond standard doorstep collection, the team transports resident waste directly off-site to the landfill, manages large and bulky item removals, and maintains clean, organized dumpster areas. This end-to-end service model ensures greater convenience, cleaner properties, and a more reliable experience for both residents and management teams—setting Eighty6Eighty apart through attention to detail and operational excellence.
In its first few months of operation, the company successfully expanded into Michigan with a primary focus on the greater Ann Arbor, Lansing, and Grand Rapids markets.
Athletic Foundation
Several co-founders are former Division I football players, bringing a high-performance, team-oriented mindset to the company's operations, with a strong emphasis on discipline, accountability, and consistent execution at every property.
Real Estate Expertise
Direct property ownership experience across commercial and residential real estate—spanning acquisition, development, and management—enables strong alignment with the priorities that matter most to decision-makers.
Business Education & Experience
Advanced business degrees and hands-on entrepreneurial experience inform our strategic, data-driven approach to operations.
"One Clean Mission"
Our mission is to bring purpose, professionalism, and pride to blue-collar work, demonstrating that waste management—often overlooked or undervalued—can be executed with excellence and efficiency, and that when it is done well, it materially improves the quality of life for everyone in a community.
Meet the Leadership Team
Luke Soto
Co-Founder & CEO
Luke Soto serves as Co‑Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Eighty6Eighty Waste Management LLC, where he leads overall strategy, growth initiatives, and day‑to‑day operations. He earned an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts from Bakersfield College in 2020, a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2022, and a Master of Business Administration from Marshall University's Lewis College of Business in 2024. While pursuing these degrees, he played collegiate football at each respective institution, developing the discipline, resilience, and teamwork that inform his leadership approach. Luke's background combines formal business education with progressive, hands‑on experience as the owner of JIC Technical, a California‑based fixed wireless and technology company, and as a top-performing salesman at a leading roofing firm. He also serves as Co‑Founder of Ascending Acres LLC, a commercial real estate venture focused on long‑term, value‑driven projects, and leads with a values‑centered mindset that emphasizes accountability, team development, strong client relationships, and sustainable business growth.
Chris Mottillo
Co-Founder & CFO
Chris Mottillo serves as Co‑Founder and Chief Financial Officer of Eighty6Eighty Waste Management LLC. A former Division I football player, he competed over six seasons at the University of Pennsylvania, the University of South Florida, and Marshall University, bringing a high‑performance, team‑oriented mindset grounded in discipline and accountability to the business. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in 2022 with a degree in political science and a minor in legal studies in the Wharton School of Business, and later earned his Master of Business Administration from Marshall University's Lewis College of Business in 2024. He brings specialized experience in contract drafting, review, and negotiation, alongside prior leadership as Head of Business Development for a start‑up focused on capital raising, strategic partnerships, and market expansion. He serves as Co‑Founder of Ascending Acres LLC, a commercial real estate venture focused on long‑term, value‑driven projects. His leadership approach emphasizes direct operational involvement, a strong grasp of financial and legal details, and clear, professional communication with both partners and clients.
James Funk
Co-Founder, Strategic Growth & Development
Jim Funk serves as a Senior Advisor and Equity Partner at Eighty6Eighty Waste Management LLC, bringing an educator's perspective and an operator's mindset to the company's strategic growth and development. His background spans education, entrepreneurship, and investment, providing a practical understanding of how organizations grow, adapt, and sustain performance over time. A graduate of Pennsylvania State University, Jim is an engaged alumnus and has served on the Board of Directors for the College of Health and Human Development, where he contributed to initiatives supporting student development, academic programming, and long-term institutional planning. He owns two real estate companies and has invested in several small businesses, giving him direct, operator-level insight into how properties and service-based organizations create and maintain value. Jim also holds a significant equity stake in a plumbing company that he and his partners have strengthened through disciplined management and targeted operational improvements, reinforcing his focus on efficiency, accountability, and consistently reliable service in blue-collar industries.
Zachary Hartsfield
Co-Founder, Eighty6Eighty Michigan
Zach Hartsfield serves as Co‑Founder of Eighty6Eighty Waste Management Michigan, where he leads market operations and performance across the region. A former Division I football player at Fresno State and Eastern Michigan University, he has built his career around leading teams, structuring operations, and driving results for growing organizations. Zach earned an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts and General Studies from Bakersfield College and a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Eastern Michigan University, and has also completed graduate coursework in Curriculum and Instruction at California State University, Fresno. He has managed day‑to‑day operations for a multi–seven‑figure company, overseeing teams, scheduling, budgets, and service delivery with an emphasis on structure, accountability, and measurable outcomes. Based in Fowlerville, Michigan, Zach combines this operational experience with a detailed understanding of local market dynamics, regional property operations, and community expectations.
Calvin Snuggerud
Co-Founder, Eighty6Eighty Michigan
Calvin Snuggerud serves as Co‑Founder of Eighty6Eighty Waste Management Michigan, where he helps lead regional growth, client relationships, and day‑to‑day market execution. A results‑driven leader with more than five years of progressive sales management experience, he has been consistently recognized for delivering exceptional customer satisfaction and driving measurable growth outcomes. Calvin brings extensive expertise in leading high‑performing teams, implementing sales systems that enhance operational efficiency, and cultivating strong client partnerships that expand market presence and revenue. Throughout his career, he has focused on strengthening operations, improving performance, and developing scalable systems that support sustainable, long‑term success. A Michigan native, Calvin takes pride in contributing to the growth and sustainability of the communities Eighty6Eighty serves, reinforcing the company's commitment to service excellence, reliability, and hometown-focused value for its multifamily and commercial partners.
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