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Following in the footsteps of his Father, Uncle, and Grandfathers, John Paglia III is the 3rd generation of leadership for Florida Express Environmental. From an early age, John has been around every sector of the business. John’s earliest memories are from riding in a front loader in a car seat in the early 1990s under former company United Sanitation. While continuing his education through college, John remained an active part assisting wherever he was needed in United Sanitation, Sunstar Transport, Florida Express Shavings, and Florida Express Environmental.
After graduating in 2011, John joined Florida Express Environmental full-time. Starting as a driver, because you must master each area before you can manage. After working hands-on in every sector of the business, by 2013, he became Florida Express Environmental’s General Manager. John now serves as President. John has a strong belief in servant leadership. He serves his local community and dedicates much of his time volunteering on several boards and service work.
In 2015 John became a member of NWRA’s FILA group (Future Industry Leaders Alliance). As a member of the Editorial Advisory Board, he authored a monthly article termed “From the Experts”. John was elected to join the Board of FILA in January 2022. In January 2021, John was elected to be an active member of the Detached Container Association. In September of 2021, John accepted a role as A Fiscal Chair of the Litter Task Force on Marion County’s Board of County Commissioners. John was newly elected as a board member for the CEP (Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership), voted chamber of the year. In this role, he is directly supporting the growth of our local industries and residents.
John and his wife have 3 boys, John 4th, Rocco, and Roman all who are in line for the 4th generation of leadership at Florida Express Environmental. While not working, John enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, offshore fishing, and traveling.
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