Big Cypress Basin Board
The Big Cypress Basin is one of two major watershed basins within the South Florida Water Management District's 16-county region. The Basin includes Collier County and part of Monroe County.
The Big Cypress Basin Board sets the Basin regional policy, budget and millage rate. Members of the Basin Board, like members of the SFWMD Governing Board, are unpaid citizen volunteers appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Florida Senate. They generally serve three-year terms. A Governing Board member residing in the Big Cypress Basin (or appointed by the Governing Board Chair) serves as the Basin Board's Chair.
The Basin Board typically meets once every quarter, unless otherwise announced. Meetings are open to the public.
Big Cypress Basin Board Members
Rick Barber
Chairman
Term: 3/2015 - 3/2019
Phone: (561) 682-6262
Email: fbarber@sfwmd.gov
Areas Represented: Lee, Collier, Hendry and Charlotte counties
Appointed by:
Governor Rick Scott
Original Appointments:
- March 2013 (SFWMD Board)
- November 2011 (Big Cypress Basin Board)
Education:
- B.S., Civil Engineering, University of South Florida
Contact Address:
SFWMD Governing Board, 3210
P.O. Box 24680
West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4680
FAX: (561) 682-6010
Occupation:
Civil Engineer and Chief Executive Officer, Agnoli, Barber & Brundage Inc.
Professional, Business and Service Affiliations:
- Secretary, CREW Trust Executive Committee
- Member, National Society of Professional Engineers
- Member, Florida Engineering Society
- Member, American Water Resources Association
- Member, Urban Land Institute
- Member, Florida Stormwater Association
- Member, American Society of Civil Engineers
- Member, Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers
District Related Committees:
- Member, Project & Lands Committee
Marielle Kitchener
Vice Chairwoman
Term: 6/2017 - 3/2020
Phone: (239) 263-7615
Email: mkitchener@sfwmd.gov
Area Represented: Collier County
Appointed by: Governor Rick Scott
Original Appointment: June 2013
Education:
- B.S., Environmental Science – Alabama A&M University
Contact Address:
Big Cypress Basin Service Center
2660 Horseshoe Drive North
Naples, FL 34104
FAX: (239) 263-8166
Occupation:
Operations Manager and Environmental Specialist, Turrell, Hall & Associates, Inc.
Professional, Business and Service Affiliations:
- Florida Association of Environmental Professionals
Ralph Haskins
Term: 4/2015 - 3/2018
Phone: (239) 263-7615
Email: rhaskins@sfwmd.gov
Area Represented: Collier County
Appointed by: Governor Rick Scott
Original Appointment:
July 2012
Education:
- M.S., Public Administration – Nova University
- B.A., Mathematics – Bridgewater State University
Contact Address:
Big Cypress Basin Service Center
2660 Horseshoe Drive North
Naples, FL 34104
FAX: (239) 263-8166
Occupation:
Land Development Superintendent, Minto Communities
Daniel F. Waters
Term: 6/2017 - 3/2020
Phone: (239) 263-7615
Email: dwaters@sfwmd.gov
Area Represented: Collier County
Appointed by: Governor Rick Scott
Education:
- B.S., Civil Engineering – University of Florida
Contact Address:
Big Cypress Basin Service Center
2660 Horseshoe Drive North
Naples, FL 34104
FAX: (239) 263-8166
Occupation:
Senior Project Manager, Peninsula Engineering
Professional, Business and Service Affiliations:
- Board Member, Southwest Florida Land Preservation Trust
- Florida Engineering Society
- American Water Resources Association
David Weston
Term: 1/2016 - 3/2018
Phone: (239) 263-7615
Email: dweston@sfwmd.gov
Area Represented: Collier County
Appointed by: Governor Rick Scott
Education:
- B.S., Finance and Prelaw – Florida State University
- MBA, Hodges University (International College)
Contact Address:
Big Cypress Basin Service Center
2660 Horseshoe Drive North
Naples, FL 34104
FAX: (239) 263-8166
Occupation:
Chief Operating Officer, Naples Lumber and Supply Inc.
Professional, Business and Service Affiliations:
- Board Chairman, Florida Building Materials Association
- Member and Former Vice President, Collier Building Industry Association
- President's Council, International College
- Board Member, Neighborhood Health Clinic
- Co-founder and Former Chairman, Collier Business PAC
- Former Board Member, Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce
Jamie Williams
Term: 6/2016 - 3/2019
Phone: (239) 263-7615
Email: jawillia@sfwmd.gov
Area Represented: Collier County
Appointed by: Governor Rick Scott
Education:
- B.S., Vegetable Crop Production – University of Florida
Contact Address:
Big Cypress Basin Service Center
2660 Horseshoe Drive North
Naples, FL 34104
FAX: (239) 263-8166
Occupation:
Director of Florida Farms, Lipman Produce
Professional, Business and Service Affiliations:
- Board of Directors, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association