Welcome to Broward County's Speakers Bureau. Staff professionals and subject matter experts from Broward County agencies are available to speak on a variety of topics, including those listed below. Choose from the list of topics, or call an agency directly to collaborate on a topic.
Accounting Division
Provides financial information for residents, legislative and oversight bodies, investors and creditors, to assess accountability and make social and economic decisions.
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John Pryor |
954-357-7140 |
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Henry Bean, Contract Payments |
954-357-7750 |
Animal Care and Regulation Division
Promotes responsible pet ownership, animal care and licensing, community safety, adoptions, and pet population control.
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Lisa Mendheim, Education Outreach Coordinator |
954-359-1313, Ext. 237 |
Aviation Department
Operates the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and North Perry Airport. Provides area residents with information about the Airport and its related projects.
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Gregory Meyer |
954-359-6116 |
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Steve Belleme |
954-359-2336 |
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Winston Cannicle, Noise Mitigation |
954-359-6181 |
Broward Addiction Recovery Center
Provides programs to help ensure Broward County residents are self-sufficient, healthy and free from addiction, and free from addiction.
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Michael Elwell, Acting Director |
954-357-5440 |
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Sarah Magnes, Treatment Director II |
954-357-5454 |
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Mary Ann Merola, Detox Services |
954-765-4200 |
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Jasmine Bascombe, Residential Substance Abuse Programs |
954-341-3925 |
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Melina Goldenberg, Ph.D., Outpatient Substance Abuse Programs |
954-497-3604 |
Children's Services Administration Division
Develops and supports a continuum of care; licenses child care facilities and homes; and provide forensic evaluation, treatment, and prevention services to victims of abuse and their families.
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Michael Elwell |
954-357-7880 |
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Mandy Wells |
954-357-7880 |
| Nancy Cotterman, Sexual Assault Treatment Center | 954-765-4159 |
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Shawn LaMarche, Child Care Licensing and |
954-537-2936 |
Construction Management Division
Directs the planning, design and construction process for new and renovated County facilities.
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Ed Maurice |
954-357-6419 |
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Promotes leisure and meeting/convention travel to Broward County. Promotes economic development of Broward County.
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Nicki E. Grossman, President |
954-765-2477 |
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Dennis Edwards, Convention Marketing |
954-765-2466 |
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Bruce Appel, Tourism Research |
954-765-2477 |
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Francine Mason, Travel/Public Relations |
954-765-2442 |
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Carlos J. Puentes, Convention Center Operations |
954-765-5908 |
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Mark Gatley, Convention Center Operations |
954-765-5920 |
County Records Division
Records, stores and provides copies of public documents as part of the official record of Broward County Government. Operates the Value Adjustment Board, which settles disputes between taxpayers and the Property Appraiser concerning property taxation.
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Sue Baldwin |
954-357-7271 |
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William Saunders, Archives and Records Management |
954-831-1267 |
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Debra Ducas, Recording |
954-357-7282 |
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Chris VanUliet |
954-357-7300 |
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David Crankshaw, Document Control/Minutes |
954-357-7298 |
Cultural Division
Enhances the cultural environment of Broward County through the development of the arts. Liaisons with governmental agencies, private art and culture groups on cultural matters. Manages the County’s Public Art & Design program.
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Mary Becht |
954-357-7456 |
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Jody Horne-Leshinsky |
954-357-7463 |
Elderly and Veterans Services Division
Assists physically and psychiatrically disabled elders, veterans, their dependants, and dependant survivors in an effort to help them remain independent in the community.
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William Metcalf, Community Care for the Elderly |
954-537-2936 |
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Stephen Ferrante, Mental Health |
954-537-2936 |
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Owen Walker, Veterans Services |
954-537-2936 |
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Carol Wheat, Volunteer Services |
954-537-2936 |
Emergency Management Division
Develops emergency planning, response, mitigation and recovery activities for Broward County. Free training and presentations on emergency management-related issues available upon request.
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Chuck Lanza |
954-831-3905 |
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Bill Johnson |
954-831-3961 |
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Richard Allen |
954-831-3909 |
Energy and Building Automation
Ensures energy-efficient facilities, effective building automation, life safety systems and reliable accounting for the County's energy usage. Provides alternative fuel vehicles for the County's general fleet.
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Albert Peterson, Energy Management |
954-357-6489 |
Enterprise Technology Services Division
Provides quality information technology services to County agencies. Plans, evaluates, develops and implements information technology in support of county-approved goals, objectives and priorities.
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Carlos Alvarado |
954-357-5570 |
Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department
Enforces federal, state, and local air pollution regulations through licensing and compliance activities and by promoting pollution prevention. Protects and manages Broward County's water resources. Develops an urban redevelopment strategy for Broward County and its partner cities.
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Daniela Banu, Air Quality |
954-519-1220 |
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Maribel Fields, Air Quality |
954-519-1424 |
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Steve Higgins, Beach Restoration |
954-519-1265 |
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Cathy Randazzo, Census 2010 |
954-357-6674 |
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Dr. Nancy Gassman, Environmental Monitoring |
954-519-1241 |
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Jeff Halsey, Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste |
954-519-1260 |
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Don Burgess, Land Preservation Bond Program |
954-519-0305 |
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Ken Banks, Marine Resources |
954-519-1207 |
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Diana Guidry, NatureScape Program |
954-519-0317 |
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Kay Sommers, Pollution Prevention |
954-519-1257 |
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Eric Myers, Tree Resources |
954-519-1230 |
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Dr. Jennifer Jurado, Water Resources |
954-519-1270 |
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Lennard Robinson, Affordable Housing Programs |
954-765-5311 |
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Roger Del Rio, Transportation Planning |
954-357-6608 |
Extension Education
A partnership with the University of Florida that provides research based information to Broward County residents and businesses for improved quality of life and business profitability.
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Mike Orfanedes, Commercial Horticulture |
954-370-3725 |
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John Pipoly, Urban Horticulture |
954-370-3725 |
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Joberde Metellus, 4-H |
954-370-3725 |
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Dianne Behringer, Marine Science |
954-370-3725 |
Facilities Maintenance Division
Manages, operates, maintains and handles security of County-owned and leased facilities.
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Scott Campbell |
954-357-5590 |
Family Success Administration Division
Through Family Success Centers and other programs, helps families and individuals achieve and maintain health, safety and economic stability. Assists with housing, food, utilities, job and skills training, budgeting skills, and mental health services. Provides self-sufficiency services for refugees, asylees, and Cuban/Haitian entrants.
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Michelle Riegler |
954-357-6367 |
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Dale Wilson, Refugee Services |
954-537-2929 |
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Edgar P. Mills Family Success Center ( Lauderdale Lakes) |
954-497-1340 |
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North Region Family Success Center ( Pompano Beach) |
954-786-2121 |
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Northwest Family Success Center ( Coral Springs) |
954-761-2121 |
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South Region Family Success Center ( West Park) |
954-985-1920 |
Fleet Services
Fleet Services keeps the “wheels of government” turning, providing fleet services and vehicle and equipment maintenance programs.
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Greg Sitnek |
954-357-6499 |
Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division
Maintains County road system and bridges including cleaning and moving, patching and resurfacing, canal and guardrail maintenance, street cleaning and stormwater drainage installation.
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Leighton Elliott, Highway and Bridge Maintenance |
954-974-4100 |
Highway and Construction Engineering Division
Manages major roadway improvement projects under the County's capital improvement program, conducts roadway inspections for County roadways and manages intersection improvement and congestion management projects.
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Richard Tornese |
954-577-4579 |
Historical Commission
Encourages awareness of local history and preserves the artifacts of the County’s heritage. Provides research and archival facilities, and lends technical advice regarding historic preservation and archeological projects.
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David Baber |
954-765-4671 |
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Helen Landers |
954-765-4670 |
Homeless Initiative Partnership Division
Serves as Broward County's focal point for planning and coordination for, and on behalf of, homeless families and individuals in Broward County.
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Steve Werthman |
954-357-6101 |
Human Resources Division
Maintains a fulfilling work environment by promoting professional and personal development, career advancement, competitive job benefits, and a strong commitment to equal employment opportunity and workplace equity.
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James Acton, Jr. |
954-357-6044 |
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Kevin Kelleher |
954-357-6006 |
Human Services Department
Provides innovative and integrated health and human services that promote wellness and self-sufficiency to promote quality of life for all Broward County residents.
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Susan Myers |
954-357-6385 |
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Eliza Gomez, Hurricane Preparedness |
954-327-8750 |
Libraries Division
Provides convenient access to a full range of innovative and cost-effective services that satisfy the changing needs of the people of Broward County for information, education and recreation.
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Library Tours |
954-357-7384 |
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Adult Literacy |
954-357-8211 |
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Volunteers |
954-357-7063 |
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Julie Hunter, African American Research Library and Cultural Center |
954-625-2807 |
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James Findlay, Bienes Center for the Literary Arts |
954-357-8692 |
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Debbie Llenza, Hispanic Affairs |
954-357-7403 |
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Gina Moon, Storytelling for Children |
954-357-7346 |
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Debbie Passalacqua, Deaf Services |
954-201-2605 |
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Tanya Simons-Oparah, Diversity |
954-357-7514 |
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Kathy Werthman, Accessibility |
954-357-8686 |
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Eileen Cobb, Community Partnerships and Broward County Libraries At Your Service |
954-357-7379 |
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Maria Gebhardt, Marketing |
954-357-7570 |
Medical Examiner and Trauma Services Division
Investigates all violent, suspicious, unnatural and unattended deaths, and performs toxicology testing for drugs and poisons for police and health departments. Topics include role of the medical examiner, alcohol abuse and alcoholism, traffic injuries, poisonings, trauma services, ambulance certifications/enforcement, drug abuse and domestic violence.
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Joshua Perper, M.D., LL.B., M.Sc. Chief Medical Examiner (English and French) |
954-327-6500 |
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Cheryl Raskin, Trauma Services |
954-327-6500 |
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Lance G. David, M.D., Associate Medical Examiner |
954-327-6500 |
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Harold Schueler, Ph.D., Chief Toxicologist |
954-327-6500 |
| Linda Krivjanik, Chief Investigator | 954-327-6500 |
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Stephen Cina, M.D., Deputy Chief Medical Examiner |
954-327-6500 |
Office of Economic Development
Implements strategies to enhance Broward County’s economy, including new business attraction and retention, business assistance, international trade and investment, and corporate services.
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Norman Taylor |
954-357-6155 |
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Shelia Pitts Howard |
954-357-6155 |
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Deborah Wilkinson, Domestic and International Business Development |
954-357-6155 |
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William Kyriakakis, Commercial/Industrial Development |
954-357-6155 |
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Devin Avery, Strategic Economic Development Planning |
954-357-6155 |
Office of Equal Opportunity
Coordinates all Broward County Government equal opportunity programs. Enforces federal, state, and local discrimination laws for employment, housing and public accommodations. Educates the public about their rights. Assists in training County employees on the Broward County Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies, ADA compliance, and equal employment opportunity laws and policies. Promotes equal access to Broward County procurement opportunities through Small Business Development programs.
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Earlene Horne, Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination, Discrimination in Public Places, and Fair Housing |
954-357-7800 |
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Don Sinclair, ADA / HIPAA |
954-357-6500 |
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Marcia Young, Small Business Development Programs |
954-357-6400 |
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Chris Atkinson, Small Business Development Programs |
954-357-6560 |
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Vonetta Rachels Williams, Community Relations |
954-357-5685 |
Office of Management and Budget
Coordinates budget and management policy activities of county government and analyzes the fiscal impact of all proposed county ordinances and relevant proposed state legislation.
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Marci Gelman |
954-357-6345 |
Office of Public Communications
Administers the County’s communications with residents, businesses, visitors and employees to market and increase awareness of County services and programs. Manages the County’s web site. Handles public information during emergencies.
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Judy Sarver |
954-357-7583 |
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Margaret Stapleton |
954-357-6931 |
Office of Public and Governmental Relations
Promotes the goals of the Broward County Commission at the federal, state and local levels. Increases County resources through grants. Administers County Commission appointments to boards, agencies and authorities.
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Pamela Landi, Federal Governmental Relations |
954-357-7577 |
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Bobbie Sewell, State Governmental Relations |
954-357-7577 |
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Christine Lorber, Boards, Agencies and Authorities |
954-357-7577 |
Parks and Recreation Division
Preserves natural areas and provides recreational services and facilities to enhance the quality of life in Broward County.
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Cyndy Baker, Commit 2B Fit Program |
954-357-8117 |
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Chester Pruitt, Central Broward Parks |
954-497-1658 |
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Gayle Preston, North Broward Parks |
954-968-3890 |
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Sarah Perkins, Southeast Broward Parks |
954-985-1996 |
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Ray Lopez, Southwest Broward Parks |
954-370-3755 |
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Dori Horowitz-Remillet, Special Populations Programs (Persons with Disabilities) |
954-357-8170 |
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Carol Morgenstern, Environmental Manager |
954-357-8124 |
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Matt Berman, SWIM Central |
954-357-8171 |
Permitting, Licensing and Consumer Protection Division
The Permitting, Licensing and Consumer Protection Division protects public safety, health and welfare by administering and enforcing all applicable building, zoning and consumer protection ordinances, codes, laws, rules, resolutions and regulations in effect in Broward County, Florida.
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Mona Fandel, Consumer Protection |
954-765-5081 |
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Larry Kaplan, Consumer Protection |
954-765-5081 |
| Joel Metter, Consumer Protection | 954-765-5081 |
| Andrew Shaftel, Consumer Protection | 954-765-5081 |
| David Burgueno, Contractor, Licensing and Enforcement | 954-765-5081 |
Port Everglades Department
Maintains an active Speakers Bureau whose members are available to make presentations tailored to your business group, civic group or community organization on a variety of topics, including the Port’s operations, environmental programs, the cruise and cargo industries, international trade and the seaport’s on-going capital improvement program.
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Ellen Kennedy, Corporate and Community Relations |
954-468-3527 or 954-468-3505 |
Public Works Department
Manages the County’s equipment fleet, provides potable water supply and wastewater collection for unincorporated Broward County residents, and manages recycling programs and disposal of all solid waste and trash generated in Broward County.
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Al Smith, General Services and Energy |
954-357-6730 |
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Ron Mallek, Real Property |
954-357-7333 |
Purchasing Division
Procures goods, services and construction for Broward County Government agencies under the supervision of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.
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John Kunzman, “Doing Business With Broward County” |
954-357-6009 |
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Larry Barden, Construction Procurement |
954-357-6317 |
Revenue Collection Division
Collects ad valorem (property) taxes and other taxes set at the local level, including those by Special Levying Districts, State Agencies, and the County Commission. Acts as an agent for several state departments, including the Department of Revenue, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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Eileen Kavanah, Auto Tag and Vessel Registration |
954-765-4666 |
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Polli Cacurak, Tax Collection and Licenses |
954-357-6256 |
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Georgia Zdanowiscz, Tourist Development Tax |
954-357-8455 |
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Paul Cissell, Treasury Operations |
954-357-7242 |
Risk Management Division
Administers the County’s self insurance program for workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and property damage claims. Manages the safety and occupational health of County employees.
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Darlene George, Director |
954-357-7203 |
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Charmaine Rivers, Workers' Compensation |
954-357-7230 |
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Sandy Steinlage, Liability |
954-357-7225 |
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Butch Schultz, Safety and Occupational Health |
954-357-7207 |
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Dawn Mehler, Contracts and Insurance |
954-357-7210 |
Seaport Engineering and Construction Division
Plans for seaport development, to maintain existing facilities and manage design, engineering and construction of new facilities for Port Everglades clients and Broward County staff while protecting the the environment within the Port jurisdictional area.
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John Foglesong |
954-468-0142 |
Traffic Engineering Division
Provides for the safe and efficient movement of pedestrians, cyclists and vehicular traffic within the County.
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Jihad El Eid |
954-847-2610 |
Transportation Department
Provides clean, safe, reliable and efficient transit service to the community.
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Phyllis Berry |
954-357-8355 |
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Doris Williams |
954-357-6786 |
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Irvin Minney, Community Bus Service |
954-357-7713 |
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Patrick Cavanaugh, Paratransit Services |
954-357-7712 |
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Jonathan Roberson, Transit Planning |
954-357-8338 |
Waste and Recycling Services Division
Coordinates a resource recovery system to effectively reduce and safety manage waste disposal in Broward County for participating municipalities.
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Peter Foye, Household Hazardous Waste |
954-577-2395 |
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Phil Bresee, Recycling and Waste Tires |
954-474-1820 |
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John Benton, Garbage and Trash Collection |
954-474-1880 |
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Ram Tewari, County Landfills |
954-577-2394 |
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Odette Reza-Brown, Education Outreach |
954-474-1837 |
Water and Wastewater Services Division
Provides water and wastewater management services and programs, balancing quality of life needs with sound environmental practices.
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Greg Balicki, Environmental Engineering |
954-831-0745 |
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Len Neff, Fiscal Operations and Customer Service |
954-831-0991 |
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Theresa Gillis, Neighborhood Improvement Project |
954-831-0706 |
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John Crouse, Storm Water Control |
954-831-0751 |
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Chuck Flynn, Wastewater Treatment |
954-831-0886 |