non-hazardous waste removal,

portable toilets and recycling services. Rios is living the American dream, as she began her U.S.

journey emigrating from El Salvador as a child. Her family came to the U.S. to pursue education

and a better life. Through reliance on faith, a relentless work ethic and determination, Rios

graduated with her BA from the University of Houston.

While attending college, Rios worked with a large company in the waste removal industry, for

which she developed a passion and a dream to open her own waste removal business one day.

Upon graduation from the University of Houston, Rios purchased two trucks and Nation Waste,

Inc. was born. From day one, Rios cultivated a company culture infused with the highest level of

customer service and innovation, factors of differentiation in the industry. Today Rios has

guided Nation Waste, Inc. to become a nationally recognized and diversified brand

Rios has emerged as one of the top female business owners in the country, as acknowledged by Fortune when selecting her as one of the 2013 Fortune Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in the U.S. In 2014 Goldman Sachs honored Rios as one of its 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs. “They are honored to recognize Maria Rios as one of their most intriguing entrepreneurs," said David Solomon, co-head of investment banking at Goldman Sachs. "This is the third year for the summit and their goal remains the same.