ORLANDO, FL – June 10, 2011 — Waste Pro USA, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Don Phillips was recognized by the Orlando Business Journal as a finalist in their CFO of the Year competition. Phillips was among four fellow nominees in the Large Private Company category honored at an awards luncheon held at the Sheraton Orlando Downtown,
A graduate of Rollins College, Phillips has been instrumental in the growth and success of Waste Pro USA, Inc. During his 10 years with the company, he has participated in more than 20 acquisitions, valued at $63 million and last year structured a $100 million deal with Roark Capital of Atlanta.
Waste Pro is one of this country’s fastest growing privately owned waste collection, recycling and disposal companies operating in seven southeastern states. Serving more than 1.4 million customers from 500 operating locations, Waste Pro USA is headquartered in Longwood, Florida and maintains more than 250 exclusive municipal contracts and franchises.