June 2, 2008

ISSUE 1221

SWFWMD ELECTS OFFICERS

The Southwest Florida Water Management District elected new officers May 27. C.A. “Neil” Combee Jr., was unanimously elected to serve as governing board chair. Other officers selected include Todd Pressman, vice chair; Jennifer E. Closshey, secretary; and Ronald E. Oakley, treasurer.

Combee of Lakeland was appointed to the governing board in 2005. He also is co-chair ex officio of the district’s Peace River Basin Board. His term expires March 1, 2009. He continues to work on his family’s farm and ranch and is a realtor.

Pressman of Oldsmar, first appointed to the governing board in 2005, also is co-chair ex officio of the District’s Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board. His term expires March 1, 2010. Pressman specializes in land-use issues, political campaigns and lobbying.

Closshey of Plant City was appointed in 2005. She also is chair ex officio of the District’s Alafia River Basin Board. Her term expires March 1, 2009. A licensed real estate broker, Closshey is president, CEO and owner of a strategic business consulting firm.

Oakley of Zephyrhills was appointed to the board in 2007. He also is chair ex officio of the Withlacoochee River Basin Board. His term expires March 1, 2011. Oakley is executive vice president of Oakley Groves Inc. in Lake Wales. He also is a licensed real estate broker with experience in both real estate and land development.
 

ALSO IN THIS WEEK'S RAP-UP

(Members-Only articles are indicated in bold.)

METHYL BROMIDE USE INFORMATION URGENTLY NEEDED

PACA FILING FEES TO INCREASE

CANADIAN SURVEY TO HELP TRADE ENVIRONMENT

SWFWMD ELECTS OFFICERS

FFVA'S MIKE CARLTON ASSISTS IN HOUSING CASE

FLORIDIANS SURVEYED ON AG ISSUES

REGISTER ONLINE FOR FFVA'S 65TH ANNUAL CONVENTION