Flagger Force Appoints Josh Sargent as Chief Operating Officer

Short-term traffic control company names Josh Sargent as COO, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening operations and supporting employees and clients as it continues to expand.

HUMMELSTOWN, PA – Flagger Force, an industry-leading, Safety-Driven®, short-term traffic control provider with operations across 15 states along the East Coast and in the Midwest, is pleased to announce that Josh Sargent has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Sargent’s addition to the executive leadership team reflects the success and sustained growth Flagger Force has achieved through its commitment to safety, service excellence, and operational performance. It also represents a continued investment in the leadership and resources needed to build on that success as demand for the company’s services, workforce, and geographic reach continue to expand.

As Chief Operating Officer, Sargent will oversee Field Operations and the Operations Services Center. He will work closely with leaders across the organization to strengthen operational consistency, support field employees, enhance the client experience, and advance continuous improvement throughout the company.

“As Flagger Force continues to grow, we must remain proactive in building the leadership and operational capabilities needed to support our employees and clients,” said Mike Doner, President and CEO of Flagger Force. “Bringing Josh on as our Chief Operating Officer is an important step in that journey. His experience, leadership approach, and understanding of field operations will help us build on the strong foundation already in place.”

Sargent brings more than 27 years of experience leading utility construction operations, with a proven track record of building effective teams, improving business performance, and driving sustained growth. Throughout his career, he has led large, geographically dispersed operations across multiple regions, with responsibility for field execution, safety, quality, and customer service. His experience closely aligns with Flagger Force’s Safety-Driven culture and long-term vision as the company continues to scale its operations and support increasingly complex infrastructure work.

“I’m excited to join Flagger Force at such an important time in the company’s growth. Throughout my career, I’ve believed that strong operations begin with supporting the people doing the work every day. Success isn’t measured by an organizational chart. It’s measured by the trust our clients place in us, the quality of the work we deliver, and most importantly, by every employee returning home safely at the end of the day. I look forward to working alongside the Flagger Force team as we continue building on an already strong foundation,” said Josh Sargent, Chief Operating Officer of Flagger Force.

Over the past 20 years, Flagger Force has grown into an industry-leading provider of short-term traffic control services, employing more than 3,000 people and operating over 1,000 active work zones daily across 15 states. The company has continued to invest in executive and field leadership, strategic acquisitions, and initiatives that strengthen its Safety-Driven culture. Flagger Force is known as an innovative leader in utilizing technology to improve safety for its employees and clients along with a nationally recognized fair-chance hiring stance that supports the development of professionals in the industry.

“We are excited to welcome Josh to our executive team,” Doner added. “His experience and perspective will help us continue to support our field personnel, deliver dependable service to our clients, and build on more than two decades of industry leadership.”

About Flagger Force
Flagger Force is recognized as an industry-leading, Safety-Driven, short-term traffic control company, headquartered in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, with operations across the eastern third of the United States. They utilize a crew-centric operations model to establish safe work zones with a full-time employee base of over 3,000 professionals. Flagger Force’s best-in-class resources and expertise have driven the consistent growth of their service capacity to help support the nation’s expanding utilities, telecommunications, and other infrastructure-centered needs. For more information, visit FlaggerForce.com.