Office of Public Communications
Speakers Bureau Agency Listing

Accounting Division
Provides financial information for residents, legislative and oversight bodies, investors and creditors, to assess accountability and make social and economic decisions.

John Pryor

954-357-7140

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.

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.

Gregory Meyer

954-359-6116

Steve Belleme

954-359-2336

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.

Ruth McDonald, Domestic Violence

954-327-8750

William Green, HIV Programs

954-327-8750

Paul Jacquith, Substance Abuse

954-357-5444

Jasmine Bascombe, Residential Substance Abuse Programs

954-341-3925

Melina Goldenberg, Ph.D., Outpatient Substance Abuse Programs

954-765-4200

Broward Emergency Management
Develops emergency planning, response, mitigation and recovery activities for Broward County. Free training and presentations on emergency management-related issues available upon request.

Carl Fowler

954-831-3909

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.

Michael Elwell

954-357-7880

Mandy Wells

954-357-7880

Nancy Cotterman, Sexual Assault Treatment Center 954-765-4159

Shawn LaMarche, Child Care Licensing and
Enforcement

954-537-2936

Consumer Affairs
Enforces the Broward County Consumer Protection Code and ensures compliance with state and federal legislation to protect the public from unfair and deceptive trade practices. Ensures compliance with regulatory ordinances governing auto repair/auto paint and body shops, local moving companies, taxi and limousine operators, title loan companies, and towing charges for non-consent tows.

Mona Fandel

954-357-5332

Larry Kaplan

954-357-5342

Joel Metter 954-357-5335
Andrew Shaftel 954-357-5345

Construction Management Division
Directs the planning, design and construction process for new and renovated County facilities.

Ed Maurice

954-357-6419

Convention & Visitors Bureau
Promotes leisure and meeting/convention travel to Broward County. Promotes economic development of Broward County.

Nicki E. Grossman, President

954-765-2477

Dennis Edwards, Convention Marketing

954-765-2466

Bruce Appel, Tourism Research

954-765-2477

Francine Mason, Travel/Public Relations

954-765-2442

Carlos J. Puentes, Convention Center Operations

954-765-5908

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.

Sue Baldwin

954-357-7271

William Saunders, Archives and Records Management

954-831-1267

Debra Ducas, Recording

954-357-7282

Chris VanUliet

954-357-7300

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.

Mary Becht

954-357-7456

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.

William Metcalf, Community Care for the Elderly

954-537-2936

Stephen Ferrante, Mental Health

954-537-2936

Owen Walker, Veterans Services

954-537-2936

Carol Wheat, Volunteer Services

954-537-2936

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.

Greg Sitnek, Alternative Fuel Vehicles

954-357-6498

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.

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.

Daniela Banu, Air Quality

954-519-1220

Maribel Fields, Air Quality

954-519-1424

Steve Higgins, Beach Restoration

954-519-1265

Sean McSweeney, Broward Beautiful Program

954-519-0327

Cathy Randazzo, Census 2010

954-357-6674

Dr. Nancy Gassman, Environmental Monitoring

954-519-1241

Jeff Halsey, Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste

954-519-1260

Don Burgess, Land Preservation Bond Program

954-519-0305

Ken Banks, Marine Resources

954-519-1207

Diana Guidry, NatureScape Program

954-519-0317

Kay Sommers, Pollution Prevention

954-519-1257

Eric Myers, Tree Resources

954-519-1230

Dr. Jennifer Jurado, Water Resources

954-519-1270

Lennard Robinson, Affordable Housing Programs

954-765-5311

James DiPietro, Building Code Enforcement

954-765-4500

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.

Mike Orfanedes, Commercial Horticulture

954-370-3725

John Pipoly, Urban Horticulture

954-370-3725

Joberde Metellus, 4-H

954-370-3725

Dianne Behringer, Marine Science

954-370-3725

Facilities Maintenance Division
Manages, operates, maintains and handles security of County-owned and leased facilities.

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.

Michelle Riegler

954-357-6367

Pat West, Community Action Agency

954-761-2121

Dale Wilson, Refugee Services

954-537-2929

Edgar P. Mills Family Success Center ( Lauderdale Lakes)

954-497-1340

North Region Family Success Center ( Pompano Beach)

954-786-2121

Northwest Family Success Center ( Coral Springs)

954-761-2121

South Region Family Success Center ( West Park)

954-985-1920

Fleet Services Division
Fleet Services keeps the “wheels of government” turning, providing fleet services and vehicle and equipment maintenance programs.

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.

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.

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.

David Baber

954-765-4671

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.

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.

James Acton, Jr.

954-357-6044

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.

Marlene Wilson

954-357-6385

Don Sinclair

954-357-5825

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.

Library Tours

954-357-7384

Adult Literacy

954-357-8211

Volunteers

954-357-7063

Julie Hunter, African American Research Library and Cultural Center

954-625-2807

James Findlay, Bienes Center for the Literary Arts

954-357-8692

Debbie Llenza, Hispanic Affairs

954-357-7403

Lucia Gonzalez, Youth Services and Exceptional Children’s Services

954-357-7501

Gina Moon, Storytelling for Children

954-357-7346

Debbie Passalacqua, Deaf Services

954-201-2605

Tanya Simons-Oparah, Diversity

954-357-7514

Kathy Werthman, Accessibility

954-357-8686

Eileen Cobb, Community Partnerships and Broward County Libraries At Your Service

954-357-7379

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.

Joshua Perper, M.D., LL.B., M.Sc. Chief Medical Examiner (English and French)

954-327-6500

Cheryl Raskin, Trauma Services

954-327-6500

Lance G. David, M.D., Associate Medical Examiner

954-327-6500

Harold Schueler, Ph.D., Chief Toxicologist

954-327-6500

Edwina Johnson, Chief Investigator

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.

Norman Taylor

954-357-6155

Shelia Pitts Howard

954-357-6155

Deborah Wilkinson, Domestic and International Business Development

954-357-6155

William Kyriakakis, Commercial/Industrial Development

954-357-6155

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.

Earlene Horne, Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination, Discrimination in Public Places, and Fair Housing

954-357-7800

Maria A. Colon, ADA/HIPAA, Professional Standards, Equal Employment Opportunity

954-357-6500

Marcia Young, Small Business Development Programs

954-357-6400

Chris Atkinson, Small Business Development Programs

954-357-6560

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.

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.

Judy Sarver

954-357-7583

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.

Pamela Landi, Federal Governmental Relations

954-357-7577

Bobbie Sewell, State Governmental Relations

954-357-7577

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.

Cyndy Baker, Commit 2B Fit Program

954-357-8117

Chester Pruitt, Central Broward Parks

954-497-1658

Gayle Preston, North Broward Parks

954-968-3890

Sarah Perkins, Southeast Broward Parks

954-985-1996

Ray Lopez, Southwest Broward Parks

954-370-3755

Dori Horowitz-Remillet, Special Populations Programs (Persons with Disabilities)

954-357-8170

Carol Morgenstern, Environmental Manager

954-357-8124

Matt Berman, SWIM Central

954-357-8171

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.

Ellen Kennedy, Corporate and Community Relations

954-468-3527 or 954-468-3505

Program Development Research and Evaluation Division
Improves human services standards of practice through a system of research, planning, submission of collaborative funding proposals, contract performance evaluation, technical assistance, training and recognition of service providers committed to excellence.

Ginny Hazen

954-357-6978

Cheryl Van Heusen, Contract Monitoring

954-357-6978

Robin Floyd, Contract Monitoring

954-357-6978

Tony Kowlessar, Non-Profit Organization Certification

954-357-6798

Georgia Kowlessar, Grant Writing

954-357-6798

Suzanne Bundy, Grant Writing

954-357-6798

Juliette Love, Training Institute for Non-Profit Organizations

954-357-6798

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.

Al Smith, General Services and Energy

954-357-6730

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.

John Kunzman, “Doing Business With Broward County”

954-357-6009

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.

Judith M. Fink

954-357-7235

Eileen Kavanah, Auto Tag and Vessel Registration

954-765-4666

Polli Cacurak, Tax Collection and Licenses

954-357-6256

Georgia Zdanowiscz, Tourist Development Tax

954-357-8455

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.

Darlene George, Director

954-357-7203

Charmaine Rivers, Workers' Compensation

954-357-7230

Sandy Steinlage, Liability

954-357-7225

Butch Schultz, Safety and Occupational Health

954-357-7207

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.

John Foglesong

954-468-0142

Traffic Engineering Division
Provides for the safe and efficient movement of pedestrians, cyclists and vehicular traffic within the County.

Jihad El Eid

954-847-2610

Transportation Department
Provides clean, safe, reliable and efficient transit service to the community.

Phyllis Berry

954-357-8355

Doris Williams

954-357-6786

Irvin Minney, Community Bus Service

954-357-7713

Patrick Cavanaugh, Paratransit Services

954-357-7712

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.

Peter Foye, Household Hazardous Waste

954-577-2395

Phil Bresee, Recycling and Waste Tires

954-474-1820

John Benton, Garbage and Trash Collection

954-474-1880

Ram Tewari, County Landfills

954-577-2394

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.

Greg Balicki, Environmental Engineering

954-831-0745

Len Neff, Fiscal Operations and Customer Service

954-831-0991

Theresa Gillis, Neighborhood Improvement Project

954-831-0706

John Crouse, Storm Water Control

954-831-0751

Chuck Flynn, Wastewater Treatment

954-831-0886