Patti W. Hamilton, Vice President / Director of Business Development, Southern Waste Systems LLC / Sun Recycling, Lantana, FL

As a member of the Executive Team of Southern Waste Systems and its affiliate companies, Sun Recycling, Sun Disposal and Allstar Toilets, Patti is instrumental in the strategic planning and operation of all companies with a focus on sales, marketing and legislative planning. She has held leadership roles with a number of non-profit organizations in Palm Beach County and brings her philanthropic spirit to the community minded culture of Southern Waste Systems. As a past Chairman of the board of the North Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, she has been an active member of the steering committee of the Artigras Fine Arts Festival and she served as the General Chairman of the event in both 2005 and 2006. She has been recognized for her leadership and contribution to a variety of special events and fundraisers throughout her career including the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Women in Leadership Award, the ATHENA Award, and the March of Dimes Women of Distinction.