JOSEPH FORTE
DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER

Warner Southern College, Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, in Organizational Management.  Daytona Beach College, Associates Degree, with honors, in Fire Sciences.

Served eight years as the City Manager of Holly Hill, Florida. Prior service with Holly Hill included a two year appointment as the Assistant City Manager and a four year of service as Fire Chief.

International City/County Management Association
Florida City and County Management Association
International Personnel Management Association
Kiwanis Club (Past President)
Prior affiliations include the Florida Fire Chiefs Association, the National Fire Protection Association, and the International Association of Arson Investigators.

Past President of the Holly Hill Kiwanis Club
Coordinator and Participant of Make a Difference Day activities
Past President of the Volusia County Fire Chiefs Association
Established the first Relay For Life cancer walk in Holly Hill
Active in the Chamber of Commerce

Joe was born in Long Island and relocated to Palm Coast in 1989. He married his high school sweetheart, Dora, in 1984 and they have three children. One son, Jason, is a firefighter with Flagler County; two daughters, Brittney and Ashley, both attending UCF. Brittney is studying elementary teaching and Ashley is studying civil engineering. Joe enjoys spending time with his family, cruising, and making wine.

E-mail: joeforte@seminolecountyfl.gov
Phone: (407) 665-7211
Fax:     (407) 665-7958
Seminole County Services Building
1101 E. First Street
Sanford, FL 32771