Dr. Vince Hafeli, D.B.A., is the president of Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, a leading Southwest Florida asphalt paving and construction services provider.

He began his career in 1985 in the Geotechnical and Materials Engineering field as an entry-level laboratory and field engineering technician. He later worked as a quality control manager for engineering firms, the Florida Department of Transportation and Ajax Paving.

In 2004, Vince took over as asphalt plants and materials general manager with Ajax Paving and was promoted to Vice President of Plants and Materials in 2007.
In 2019, Vince was promoted to president of Ajax Paving and continues to serve in that capacity.

Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and management skills, leading teams with empathy and understanding while completing complex projects.

Vince’s most recent accomplishment was receiving his Doctor of Business Administration degree from the University of South Florida, where he researched mental health and suicide in the construction industry.

Vince is an international speaker, author, and mental health and suicide advocate dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of mental health and reducing the stigma associated with mental illness. With a personal passion for mental health and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by those struggling with mental health issues, Vince has become a leading voice in the advocacy community.

He has dedicated his time and resources to promoting mental health awareness and reducing the stigma associated with mental illness. He works with organizations and advocacy groups to help break down the barriers preventing people from seeking mental health help.

As a speaker, Vince is known for his thought-provoking and impactful keynote talks on mental health and suicide prevention, where he shares his mental health struggles, his doctoral research and what organizational transformation looks like at Ajax Paving.