A retired Marine Corps veteran, Paul Montes is now Solid Waste Manager for the Town of Gilbert Arizona. Paul earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northern Arizona University. His public service career began in public works for the Town of Gilbert. With over 24 years of experience in the solid waste industry, Paul has a unique focus to enhance the solid waste driver’s overall employee experience. Providing a better employee experience improves safety and the customer’s experience while strengthening operational efficiencies.