The South Florida Water Management District is directed by nine Governing Board members who set policy for the agency. They reside within the agency's 16-county region and represent a cross section of interests, including the environment, agriculture, local government, recreation and business. Governing Board members are unpaid citizen volunteers appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Florida Senate. They generally serve four-year terms.
The South Florida Water Management District encompasses two major watershed basins, the Okeechobee Basin and the Big Cypress Basin. The Big Cypress Basin also has a Basin Board, with appointed members setting policy. One Governing Board member also serves as the chair of the Big Cypress Basin Board.
The Governing Board appoints the Executive Director, who directs all South Florida Water Management District activities. The Florida Senate confirms this candidate.
Kevin Powers
Vice Chair
[Term: 5/2013 - 3/2017]
(561) 682-6262 kpowers@sfwmd.gov
At-large member for an area that includes St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties more »
Appointed by: Governor Rick Scott Original Appointment: July 2009
Education:
B.S., Economics – Florida State University
Contact Address:
SFWMD Governing Board, 3210
P.O. Box 24680
West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4680
FAX: (561) 682-5029
Occupation:
Partner, Indiantown Realty Corp.
Professional, Business and Service Affiliations:
Director, Stuart Martin County Chamber of Commerce
Member, Indiantown Western Martin County Chamber of Commerce
Former Director, United Way of Martin County
Former Director, United Way Foundation of Martin County
Former Vice-President and Director, Martin County Taxpayers Association
Former Director, Economic Council of Martin County
District-Related Committees:
Vice Chair, Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC)
Mitch Hutchcraft
[Term: 5/2013 - 3/2017]
(561) 682-6262 mhutchcraft@sfwmd.gov
At large from Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, Highlands, Glades, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola and Polk counties more »
Appointed by: Governor Rick Scott
Original Appointment: March 2013
Education:
Master of Urban and Regional Planning – University of Florida
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture – University of Florida
Contact Address:
SFWMD Governing Board, 3210
P.O. Box 24680
West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4680
FAX: (561) 682-5029
Occupation:
Vice President – Real Estate, King Ranch/Consolidated Citrus LP
Professional, Business and Service Affiliations:
Member, Lee County Local Planning Agency
Member, Martin County Enterprise Zone Development Agency
Board Member, Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties
Member, Southwest Florida Education Committee – Hendry County
Former Member, Lee County Conservation Land Acquisition and Stewardship Advisory Committee
Former Alternate Member, SFWMD Water Resources Advisory Commission
Timothy Sargent
[Term: 5/2011 - 3/2014]
(561) 682-6262 tsargent@sfwmd.gov
At-large member for an area that includes St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties more »
Appointed by: Governor Rick Scott
Education:
Master of Accounting, Tax – Florida State University
B.S., Accounting – Florida State University
Contact Address:
SFWMD Governing Board, 3210
P.O. Box 24680
West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4680
FAX: (561) 682-5029
Occupation:
Director of Tax and Operating Company Chief Financial Officer, Huizenga Holdings Inc.
Professional, Business and Service Affiliations:
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
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