Background
O'Connor, James E. was born on May 14, 1949.
O'Connor, James E. was born on May 14, 1949.
Bachelor of Science, DePaul University, 1972.
Staff accountant Waste Management, Oakbrook, Illinois, 1972-1978, with, 1982-1987, vice president southeastern region, 1987-1991, senior vice president North America, 1991-1992, area president, 1992-1998. Chief Executive Officer Republic Services, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1998—2003, chairman, Chief Executive Officer, since 2003.
Board directors Broward Workshop, Children's Cardiac Foundation. Member board advisors Broward Economic Development Council, Broward County Make-A-Wish Foundation. Trustee Florida Tax Watch, Museum Art, St. Thomas Aquinas High School Foundation.
Married Cathy O'Connor. Children: Kerry O'Connor Stiles, James, Kevin.