About Florida Septic

Florida Septic is a family-owned and operated business producing 1000's of tanks a year. Started in 1961 by Treston and Dulcie Vause, the company has grown to become the largest employer in their hometown, Hawthorne, Florida.

Treston and Dulcie were founding members of the Florida Onsite Wastewater Association (FOWA) and a driving force in improving the standards of the septic tank industry.

The keys to the company's phenomenal success have been it's extensive inventory and close eye on the industry. Florida Septic remains involved with state legislation, with flexibility built into the manufacturing process to fabricate tank forms according to changes in state regulations. Accurate tracking and projection of industry sales and trends have contributed to Florida Septic's position of prominence over the years.

The people behind the company

After Treston passed away in 1987, his wife, Dulcie, and daughters, Ellen, Susan, and Nancy, continued the business in the same spirit with which their father had run the company. A dedicated family of employees and an environment that encourages people to excel keeps the company innovative and flexible.

Dulcie Vause, President, Owner

A founding member of the company, Dulcie remains involved by managing accounts receivables and consulting on all areas of the business.

Susan Vause Finley, Vice President, Owner

Susan handles day-to-day operations, including precast operations, pricing policies, hiring, sales, and marketing and manages the accounting department, insurance, and computer purchases, and she is supervisor of safety. She handles community relations as well as donations and support for local school programs and children's recreational leagues. Susan is a member and Past BOD of the Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce and of the Hawthorne Women's Club.

Nancy Vause, General Manager

Nancy is the general manager; she oversees many aspects of the company, including Florida Septic's inroads in environmental responsibility. She also monitors the quality control of our products and ensures our fleet of trucks are kept in top condition.

Donald Crosby, Sales Manager

A 30+ year veteran of the industry, Donald manages sales and client service at Florida Septic. He makes sure orders are filled and delivered promptly around the state of Florida. This involves coordinating Florida Septic's large product inventory and busy delivery schedules. He assigns cranes and equipment based on customers' needs and sees that everything is taken care of the way it should be.