RECYCLE FLORIDA TODAY, INC. ANNOUNCES 2026-2027 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ocala, FL – Recycle Florida Today, Inc. (RFT), known as Florida’s state recycling organization (SRO), announced their executive committee and board of directors, including newly ratified members for the two-year term. In addition to welcoming incoming directors, the board elected the 2026-2027 executive committee with Tim Lamontagne as chairperson, Dayna Williams as vice chairperson, Shakeel Balroop as treasurer, and Sue Flak as secretary. Shakeel Balroop will also serve on the board of the Florida Composting Council (FLCC), appointed by the board as the liaison between RFT and the FLCC. The FLCC is a Chapter of the US Composting Council fiscally sponsored by RFT.
“I am absolutely thrilled to welcome our newly elected board of directors at such a pivotal moment for our industry. This incoming leadership group, working alongside our dedicated standing directors, brings an incredible depth of expertise that spans every corner of our field—including waste reduction, construction and demolition, innovative technologies, local government, private industry, organics, and non-profits. With this high-functioning team at the helm, we are uniquely positioned to push the boundaries of waste diversion and continue leading the recycling industry forward. Our focus remains sharp: delivering exceptional value to our membership and serving our extended professional network with the tools, advocacy, and collaborative partnerships needed to shape a sustainable future,” said Heather Armstrong, RFT executive director.
Incumbents elected to the board include Levin Gaston of Gaston Tree Debris Recycling, Rhonda Harvey of Keep Charlotte Beautiful, Shiraz Kashar of WM, and Dayna Williams of Waste Pro USA. Returning to the board is newly elected director, Carmen Bruno of the University of Florida. Carmen brings his expertise working in Solid Waste Management, including customer service, scale house operations, recycling, site utilization, and training.
“I am honored to continue serving as Chairperson of Recycle Florida Today and to help lead the association into its next chapter. Our priority is to advance a clear strategic vision, strengthen our statewide network, grow the association, and equip recycling professionals to deliver meaningful, measurable results. By working together, we can raise the standard for our industry, expand RFT’s influence, and position the organization as Florida’s leading voice for recycling and sustainability,” said Tim Lamontagne, RFT Chairperson and Deputy Director of Operations for the Lee County Solid Waste Department.
The newly elected board will serve their two-year term along with the current board. Current directors serving RFT are Consultant, Shakeel Balroop; Jonathan Brown of the City of Delray Beach; Justin Davis of Coastal Waste & Recycling; Sue Flak of Indian River County; Tim Lamontagne of Lee County Solid Waste Department; John Mitchell of Coca-Cola Beverages Florida; and Shelley Samec of Alachua County Solid Waste & Resource Recovery.
About RFT
Recycle Florida Today, Inc. (RFT) is Florida’s state recycling organization and premier association educating recycling and environmental professionals throughout Florida from the public, private, non-profit, and institutional sectors. RFT was formed to be a driving force to help Florida professionals implement its recycling goals and objectives. RFT continues to provide educational and networking opportunities for recycling for all Floridians as well as support to local and state elected officials on laws and regulations affecting the recycling industry.
For more information, visit https://recyclefloridatoday.org/. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom online at: https://recyclefloridatoday.org/news/. Read full biographies of all our directors at: https://recyclefloridatoday.org/boardofdirectors/.
