Sam May is the Executive Director of the Broward Solid Waste Authority, bringing more than 35 years of local government and public works experience to the position. His career includes leadership roles with the City of Margate, where he served in Engineering and Public Works before becoming City Manager, and the City of North Lauderdale, where he served as Public Works/Utilities Director.
Sam began his collegiate studies at the University of Florida and completed them with a Master of Arts degree in Administrative Studies from Barry University.
A longtime leader in the American Public Works Association (APWA), Sam is a Past President of both the South Florida Branch and Florida Chapter of APWA. He has served on numerous branch, state, and national committees and was honored with APWA’s Top Ten Leader Award in 2018.
Outside of work, Sam enjoys scuba diving, saltwater fishing, and cycling. He and his wife, Leslie, have three sons: Hank, Ben, and Dylan.