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Land Preservation Advisory Board
The Land Presrvation Advisory Board (LPAB) meets on the third Thursday of each month. The meetings begin at 9:30 am and are held at the Fern Forest Nature Center.
Upcoming Meeting - Agendas and Minutes
The Members: Business Interests
 John Carrig, a Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Financial Analyist, has been a part of the financial services industry for over thirty years, both in New York and in London. He has served in various capacities including equity and fixed income trading, investment banking and global investor services. John also founded Gold Coast Financial Planning in 2003, an independent financial planning and investment advisory firm in Boca Raton/Deerfield Beach. Prior to moving to Florida and establishing Gold Coast Financial Planning, he served corporate and public pension clients as a portfolio valuation analyst at JP Morgan Chase. John has been quoted several times over the years, in various publications, including, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, Money Magazine and AARP Bulletin. John has been a contributor to the book "Just Give Me The Answer$: Expert Advisors Address Your Most Pressing Financial Questions", published by Dearboarn Press. John has been the featured financial consultant in the Sun-Sentinel "Money Makeover" column. John and his wife, Joanne, are very active in the original "Save Our Beaches, Inc". a Deerfield Beach, not-for-profit organization, engaging in the education and promotion of orderly environmental management, conservation and preservation of the community's natural resources.
Professional Designations and Affiliations:
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Member of CFA Institute
Member of the Garrett Planning Network
Member of National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAFPA)
Member of Financial Planning Association (FPA)
Member of CFA Society of South Florida (CFASF)
Paladin Registry Advisor
Alan J. Levy, is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Great American Farms, Inc. Mr Levy earned a B.B.A. in business administration from the University of Georgia. He has been involved in cattle and farming operations throughout Florida, Michigan and North Carolina and also developed agricultural ventures in Central and South America and Mexico. Mr. Levy has participated in numerous community and professional activities. He spearheaded the "Save The Pompano State Farmers Market" Committee and currently serves as a member of the following:
Local Board of Advisors of the Northern Trust Bank
The Pompano Chamber of Commerce
The Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
The Florida Chamber of Commerce
The Broward School Readiness Coalition
 Keith M. Poliakoff is the Deputy Town Attorney to the Town of Southwest Ranches and practices in the Firm's Government Law Group. He is a graduate of the Benjamin Cardozo School of Law, earning a J.D. cum laude and Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications receiving a B.S. magna cum laude. Mr. Poliakoff has worked on virtually all matters affecting a municipal government which includes creating comprehensive plans, developing land use and zoning categories and drafting ordinances and resolution. He also has defended the town in numerous litigation matters. Prior to his legal career, Mr. Poliakoff worked as a freelance producer for NBC News and as an assistant producer at CNN in New York.
 Darlene Harris is the Vice President and Senior biologist for Earth Advisors, Inc. She has been in the field of natural resource management, parks and recreation, environmental education, nature center and museum management and program curriculum development for over 19 years. Ms. Harris earned a B.A. in biology from Mansfield State College and B.A., magna cum laude, in geography from Mansfield University.
Ms. Harris' numerous certificates and activities include:
Project Learning Tree Facilitator
Project WILD Facilitator
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Skills and Seamanship
The Museum of Discovery and Science Animal Handling, Levels I-IV
Vice President of Community Relations for the League of Women Voters of Broward County
Incorporator of the friends of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Ms. Harris is a member of the following organizations:
The American Birding Association
Audubon Society
 Dr. Lisa Baumbach-Reardon is an Associate Research Professor at the University of Miami School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics. She is also the Co-Director of the University of Miami's Miami Heart Institute DNA Diagnostic Laboratory and is a geneticist for the Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinics, Kessenich ALS Center, and Huntinton's Disease Clinic. Dr. Baumbach-Reardon earned a Ph.D. in biochemstry and molecular biology and a B.A. in anthropology from the University of Florida. She worked on post-doctoral research at the university of Colorado Health Science Center and the Baylor College of Medicine.
She is a member of many professiional and environmental organizations including:
The National Audubon Society
National Sierra Club
National Wildlife Federation
The Nature Conservancy
National Historic Trust
Hollywood Lakes Association
Dade County Healthy Start Coalition/Perinatal Network
Muscular Dystrophy Association, South Florida Chapter
The Local Save Our Shorelines Effort
 Roderick Tirrell is currently a landlord and residential property manager. He has worked as a manager and partner of the South Florida Fitness Corporation and has consulted for SARA Systems and Tirrell Health Products. Mr. Tirrell attended graduate school at Northeastern University studying Recreation Management. He earned a B.S. in physical education from Boston State Teacher's College (UMASS). Mr. Tirrell is the chair of the Everglades coalition of Broward County. He was the past Conservation Chair for the Broward County Sierra where he lobbied conservation issues.
He has served on numerous boards including:
The Florida Sierra Club, Everglades Committee
Broward Urban River Trails
Florida Toxics Reduction Board
The Broward County Environmentally Sensitive Lands
 Dr. George Fitzpatrick Chairman of the Land Preservation Advisory Board, is a professor of environmental horticulture at the Universityof Florida. He earned a Ph.D. in Entomology from Rutgers University and a M.A. and B.A. in Biology from the College of New Jersey. Dr. Fitzpatrick has served as the coordinator of academic programs at UF's research and education centers in both Fort Lauderdale and Homestead. In addition, he has served as a guest instructor at the University of the Virgin Islands and the Universidad de Costa Rica. He has served as Editor for the Proceedings of the Florida State Horticultural Society and as Consulting Editor for HortTechnology. He is a member of many professional organizations including the International Society of Arboriculture, International Society for Horticultural Science, American Society for Horticultural Science, and the Florida State Horticultural Society.
Dr. Fitzpatrick has served in numerous civic, public service, and professional activities including:
Broward County Urban Wilderness Advisory Board
Victoria Park Civic Association
Council of Fort Lauderdale Civic Associations
Environmental Coalition of Broward County
Broward County Environmental Quality Control Board
City of Fort Lauderdale General Obligation Bond Committee
Florida State Horticultural Society
The Members: Parks and Recreational Facilities
Ken Richardson is currently the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Cooper City. Mr. Richardson has worked with Cooper city since 1981. Mr. Richardson attended graduate school at Central Michigan University where he major in Parks and Recreation Administration. He earned his Bachelor in Science at Central Michigan University as well. Mr. Richardson has educational experience in Education Administration and Business Education. Mr. Richardson enjoys landscaping, the outdoors and all Spectator Sports.
The Members: Regional Level Agencies
 Mr. Emilio Esteban is the Environmental and Engineer Director for the City of Margate. Born in the Philippines, he earned his Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from Mapua Institute of Technology in Manila, Philippines. He migrated to the United States, where he has been a resident of Florida since 1970, and is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida since 1982. Mr. Esteban has been employed by the City of Margate since 1976. He worked his way up through the ranks in the Engineering Department from Engineering Technician to Project Engineer to City Engineer and presently serving as the Director of Environmental and Engineering Services since July 1988. He manages a department with 84 personnel and an annual operating and capital budget of $17.9 M, in-charge of Engineering, Planning & Zoning and the administration of the City's Water & Wastewater Treatment Facilities.
Chairman of the City of Margate Development Review Board.
Appointed member to the Cocomar Water Control District from 1991 to 2001
Past President (1998-1999) of the Southeast Florida Utility Council.
 Mr. Vincent R. Grande Mr. Grande is a Certified Public Account (C.P.A.) and is currently a Legislative Analyst to the Metropolitan Dade County Board of County Commissioners.
He earned a M.S. in accounting from Nova Southeastern University and a B.S. in accounting from Syracuse University. Mr. Grande advises chairpersons and commissioners on legislation, resolutions, ordinances, and reports. He serves as an analyst for the committees that oversee the Port of Miami, and Dade County Aviation, Parks and Recreation, and Tourism and Culture. Mr. Grande has also monitored and controlled accounts for the Dade County Aviation Department.
Mr. Grande has participated in numerous community and professional activities including:
The Broward County Housing Authority
Director of Hospice Care of Broward
Broward School Board District Advisory Council
Board of Directors of Port Crane Management, Inc.
Juvenile Justice Voluntary Advisory Board
Team Captain for Health Crisis AIDS Network Walk
The Members: County League of Cities
 Cyndi Hutchinson is the Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner representing District 4. She was elected on March 14th, 2000.
Commissioner Hutchinson is a native of Fort LauderdaleShe has been active in civic affairs serving as a board member of Edgewood Civic Association, a coordinator for her neighborhood during the Fort Lauderdale Neighborhood Master Plan Program, and as a neighborhood liaison to the Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and to Broward County. She is a graduate of the Fort Lauderdale Citizen's Police Academy, the Fire Rescue Community Emergency Response Team, and the Neighborhood Leadership College.
Commissioner Hutchinson has been an active participant in several local initiatives related to homelessness, airport relations, and has been instrumental in coordinating numerous public education and fundraising events. She is a member of Neighborhood USA and is an advocate for empowering the interests of "regular people" and is committed to the "business of neighborhoods and good neighboring.
 Edward C. Portner is a Commissioner for the City of Tamarac representing District 1.
Professional affiliations include:
PRESIDENT EMERITUS - Lauderdale Lakes Alzheimer's Center
MEMBER - Jewish National Fund
MEMBER - Health/Sanitation County Committee, Broward County
MEMBER - WWII Memorial Committee, Broward County
MEMBER - Broward County Annexation Board
MEMBER - Broward County Parks & Recreation Board
MEMBER- Broward County Resource Recovery Board
CHAIR - Broward League of Cities - Appointments Committee
VETERAN - Decorated Combat Veteran, WWII
Members: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Jack Talabisco. Mr. Talabisco is married to Beth Talabisco for 16 years. One daughter, Jacqueline, and two grandsons, Ethan and Jack.
Mr. Talabisco graduated from the University of Miami, in Accounting in 1962.
Among his business experience are being the Principal in Lake Leasing Group, LLC – Principal a finance andlease heavy equipment firm.
Other position Mr. Talabisco has hold Governmental:
Board of Directors of Woodlands Homeowners Association, 2000-2006
President of Woodlands Homeowners Association, 2004-2006
Vice-President of Woodlands Homeowners Association, 2000-2004
Board of Directors of Woodlands Country Club, 2000-2006
President of Woodlands Country Club, 2002-2004
President of Woodlands Homeowners Section 3, 2000-2006
President of National Computer Associates, 1994-1996
Board of Directors of New York Staffing Association, 1990-1994
Board of Directors of Association of Personnel Consultants of New York, 1981-1986
For information about goals and objectives of the Land Preservation Advisory Board please read: Resolution 2000_1230.pdf
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