The Governing Board appoints the agency's Executive Director (subject to approval by the Governor, and confirmation by the Florida Senate). The Executive Director carries out the Board's directives. The Assistant Executive Director serves as the agency's Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for decision making in the Executive Director's absence.
Everglades Restoration, Kenneth G. Ammon, P.E., Deputy Executive Director (Northern Everglades, CERP and Acceler8 Programs, Land Acquisition and Operations, and Modeling)
Corporate Resources, Sandra Close Turnquest, Deputy Executive Director (Budget, Finance & Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology, Procurement, Project Management and Emergency Management/Security)
Operations & Maintenance Resources, George Horne, Deputy Executive Director (Field Operations, Fleet and Business Operations, Operations Control, Construction and Engineering, SCADA and Vegetation Management)
Water Resources, Chip Merriam, Deputy Executive Director (Watershed Management, Environmental Resource Assessment, Environmental Resource Regulation and Water Supply)
Government & Public Affairs, Deena Reppen, Deputy Executive Director (Federal Affairs, Policy & Legislation, Service Centers, Media Relations, Creative Services, Ombuds & Open Government, Intergovernmental Planning)
Ombuds & Open Government responds to inquiries and complaints regarding all District policies and practices. Ombudsman Carolyn L. Williams provides a neutral point of contact to address citizen issues and concerns.
Inspector General
John Williams the SFWMD Inspector General, is appointed by the Governing Board.
The Office of the Inspector General provides an independent review of the agency's operations -- through objective and professional audits, investigations, reviews, and evaluations of the economy, efficiency or effectiveness of taxpayer-financed programs.
Agency Overview
How We're Organized
Northern Everglades
