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.

Animal Care
Promotes responsible pet ownership, animal care and licensing, community safety, adoptions, and pet population control.

Lisa Mendheim, Education Outreach Coordinator

954-359-1010

Aviation Department
Operates the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and North Perry Airport. Provides area residents with information about the Airport and its related projects. FLL's Speaker's Bureau offers presentations to business organizations, civic groups, and homeowner associations. Speakers can discuss a wide variety of topics including but not limited to the Airport's rich history, growth, and the South Runway Expansion Program. Presentations last approximately 25 minutes and can be customized for your organization to schedule a speaker contact:

Gregory Meyer	954-359-6116
Steve Belleme, Airport Development Manager	954-359-2336
Winston Cannicle, Noise Control/Environmental Officer	954-359-6181
Allan Siegel, Community Outreach Coordinator	954-359-6978
Angela Newland, Aviation Assistant Director of Airport Development	954-359-6148
Marc Gambrill, Director of Capital Improvement Program	954-359-2343
Steve Wiesner, Director of Airport Expansion Program	954-359-1026
Jamie Mccluskie, Director of Planning	954-359-2583

Broward Addiction Recovery Center   
Provides programs to help ensure Broward County residents are self-sufficient, healthy and free from addiction. Education is one of the keys to preventing substance abuse. Members of the Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC) staff are available as speakers for schools, community organizations and other groups that want to learn more about how to prevent alcohol and drug addiction, and how to provide hope, help and recovery for those who are addicted.

Paul Faulk, Division Director	954-357-4860
Jasmine Bascombe, Clinical Director	954-357-5082

Community Partnerships Division
Provides planning, coordinating, administering and evaluating a comprehensive array of human service programs for children and adults including behavioral health, child care licensing, sexual assault treatment and counseling, health care, HIV/AIDS, and homeless services.

Mandy Wells, Director	954-357-8647
William Green, Health Care Services	954-357-5398
Nancy Cotterman, Sexual Assault Treatment Center	954-357-5775
Willie Cameron, Child Care Licensing and Enforcement	954-357-4800
Michael Wright, Homeless Initiative Partnership	954-357-6167
Linda Raybin, Children's Services	954-357-7249

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

Steve Hammond

954-357-7762

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
John Webb, Senior Vice President	954-765-2460
Albert Tucker, Vice President, Multicultural Business Development	954-767-2456
Alfredo Gonzalez, Vice President, Tourism & International Sales	954-767-2446
Noelle P. Stevenson, Film Commissioner	954-767-2440
Christine Tascione, Vice President Convention and Group Sales	954-765-2466
Bruce Appel, Vice President of Administration	954-765-2477
Francine Mason, Vice President of Marketing and Communications	954-765-2442
Carlos J. Puentes, Convention Center Operations	954-765-5908
Mark Gatley, Convention Center Operations	954-765-5920

Cultural Division
Enhances the community's cultural environment through the development of arts.

Mary Becht	954-357-7456
Jody Horne-Leshinsky	954-357-7463

Economic and Small Business Development, Office of
Implements strategies to enhance Broward County’s economy, including new business attraction and retention, business assistance, international trade and investment, and corporate services. Promotes equal access to Broward County procurement opportunities through Small Business Development programs.

VACANT, Director	954-357-6155
VACANT, Assistant Director	954-357-6400
Small Business Development and International Trade	954-357-6400
Freddy Castillo, Compliance and Certification	954-357-6400
Jasmine Jones, Airport Business Opportunities	954-357-8076
Jeff Smith, Small Business Outreach	954-357-5786
Patricia Taylor, Business Assistance and Disaster Preparedness	954-357-6400

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
Chavella Williams, Mental Health	954-537-2936
Owen Walker, Veterans Services	954-537-2936
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.

Chuck Lanza	954-831-3905
Richard Allen	954-831-3909

Enterprise Technology Services
Provides quality information technology services to County agencies. Plans, evaluates, develops and implements information technology in support of county-approved goals, objectives and priorities.

John Bruno

954-357-8821

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.

Development and Environmental Regulation Division
Ensures that the regional impaces of proposed development are addressed through the provision of adequate facilities and services, and that plans for such developments comply with the Land Development Code and the Natural Resource Protection Code.
  

Leonard Vialpando, FEMA Flood Maps and NAVD 88	954-519-1473
Ryan Goldman, Wetlands and Ecology	954-519-1266
Peter Burke, Tree Resources	954-519-1244
David Danovitz, Land Development Code	954-357-6621
Evy Kalus, Impact Fees	954-357-6637

Natural Resources Planning and Management Division
Protects and manages Broward County's beach and marine resources, provides countywide water resources planning and management, implements the County's land stewardship program, provides environmental monitoring and coordinates regional climate change initiatives.

Eric Meyers, Beach Restoration	954-519-1231 or 954-357-6632
Dr. Nancy Gassman, Climate Change	954-519-1295
Elizabeth Humple, Environmental Monitoring	954-519-1451
Reginal Page, Laboratory Operations	954-519-1422
Don Burgess, Land Stewardship Program	954-519-0305
Dr. Ken Banks, Marine Resources	954-519-1207
Diana Guidry, NatureScape Program	954-519-0317
Dr. Jennifer Jurado, Water Resources	954-519-1270

Planning and Environmental Regulation Division
Sustain and enhance the quality of life in Broward County by promoting effective and efficient uses of urban and environmental resources through local and regional planning.

Glenn Amoruso, Land Use and Comprehensive Planning	954-357-6679
Vicki Morrow, Geographic Information Systems (GIS)	954-357-6618
Irena Householder, Demographic Data	954-357-6614
Cathy Randazzo, Redevelopment	954-357-6674

Pollution Prevention, Remediation and Air Quality Division
Protects Broward County's environment through environmental regulation and inspection, wellfield protection, and cleanup; and promotes environmental protection and conservation through public outreach. The Division administers the Go SOLAR grant program which makes it easier for residents and businesses to convert to solar energy, by reducing the cost and wait time associated with the installation process for photovoltaic (PV) rooftop solar systems.

Daniela Banu, Air Quality	954-519-1220
Josephina Cisneros, Go SOLAR Program	954-519-1215
Kenneth Dobies, Go SOLAR Program	954-519-0313
Maribel Feliciano, Air Quality and Climate Change, Go SOLAR Program	954-519-1424
Lorenzo Fernandez, Environmental Cleanup	954-519-1249
Alfred Gomez, Pollution Prevention	954-519-1259
Jeffrey Halsey, Environmental Protection, Go SOLAR Program	954-519-1468
Dennis Pustizzi, Go SOLAR Program	954-765-4400, ext. 9367
Sermin Unsal, Waste Management	954-519-1460
Ali Younes, Regulatory Inspections, Hazardous Materials and Storage Tanks	954-519-1286
Lenny Vialpando, Go SOLAR Program	954-765-4400, ext. 9809

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

Scott Campbell, Facilities Maintenance	954-357-5590
Albert Peterson, Energy Management	954-357-6489

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.

Patricia West, Director	954-357-6367
Ismael Martinez, Assistant Director	954-357-6147
Helen Hinton, Regional Manager, Edgar P. Mills Family Success Center (Central)	954-357-5001
Kathy Williamson-Wesley, Regional Manager, North Region Family Success Center (Pompano Beach)	954-357-5324
Angie Washington, Regional Manager, Northwest Family Success Center (Coral Springs)	954-357-4957
Ofelia Cardenas, Regional Manager, South Region Family Success Center (West Park)/Davie Family Success Center	954-357-5625
Raynold Sam, Section Manager, Community Action Agency	954-357-5800
Audrey Ljung, Regional Manager, Community Action Agency	954-357-5803

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

Phyllis Braswell

954-357-6423

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.

Anh Ton

954-357-6040

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, County Historic Preservation Coordinator	954-357-5554
Matthew Defelice, County Archaeologist	954-357-5506
Helen Landers, County Historian	954-357-5514

Housing Finance and Community Development Division        
Provide housing which persons and families of low, moderate or middle income can afford, and capital for investment in such housing. Create partnerships, maximize resources and find new tools to develop and preserve affordable housing and improve communities.

Ralph Stone/Suzanne Fejes, Affordable Housing Programs	954-357-4900
Mildred Reynolds, First Time Homebuyers/Mortgage Credit Certificate	954-357-4939
Michael Huneke, Neighborhood Stabilization Program	954-357-4906
Norm Howard, Housing Finance Authority	954-357-4925

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.

Kevin Kelleher, Director	954-357-6002
Mary McDonald, Assistant Director	954-357-6044
Michael Chasin, Staffing Services	954-357-6434
Susan DellCioppia, Learning & Organizational Development	954-357-6588

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.

Michael Elwell

954-357-6385

Intergovernmental Affairs and Professional Standards, Office of
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 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.

Edward G. Labrador, Esq., Director; Intergovernmental Advocacy, Cone of Silence, Living Wage, Retaliation, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, Ethics, Wage Recovery	954-357-7135
Myrna Lopez-Arango, Assistant to the Office Director; Sterling Process	954-357-7315
C. Marty Cassini, Legislative Counsel; State and Federal Government Relations, Boards, Agencies and Authorities	954-357-6440
Fay Outten, Human Rights Officer; Discrimination in Public Places and Fair Housing	954-357-7800
Steve Patterson, Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Administrator/Health Insurance Portability and Affordability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Officer	954-357-6047
Linda Ross, Grants Research Coordinator; Grant Writing, Implementation, Management and Compliance	954-357-5338

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.

Access Services	954-357-8687
Adult Literacy Services	954-357-5976
African-American Research Library and Cultural Center	954-357-6282
Bienes Museum of the Modern Book	954-357-8692
Books-by-Mail	954-357-5757
Community Partnerships and Broward County Library Public Service	954-357-7379
E-Services	954-357-7977
Main Library Information and Reference Services	954-357-7444
Interlibrary Loan Services	954-357-7442
Main Library Tours	954-357-7443
Talking Book Library	954-357-7555
Volunteers	954-201-8381 or 954-201-2657
Youth Services	954-357-7470

Management and Budget, Office of 
Coordinates budget and management policy activities of county government and analyzes the fiscal impact of all proposed county ordinances and relevant proposed state legislation.

Kayla Olsen, Director	954-357-6346
Marci Gelman	954-357-6345

Medical Examiner and Trauma Services, Office of
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.

Craig Mallak, M.D., Medical Examiner	954-357-5200
Cheryl Rashkin, Trauma Services	954-357-5234
Lance G. Davis, M.D., Associate Medical Examiner	954-357-5215
Harold Schueler, Ph.D., Chief Toxicologist	954-357-5220
Rebecca MacDougall, Associate Medical Examiner	954-357-5216

Parks and Recreation Division
Broward County Parks and Recreation is “dedicated to providing exceptional services and facilities essential to the quality of life in Broward County while preserving our natural areas.” Our countywide network of regional parks and nature centers, neighborhood parks, and natural areas offers recreational opportunities for all ages. Three of the agency’s units are also responsible for programming on a countywide basis – Special Populations Section, SWIM Central, and Extension Education Section. 

Parks Public Communications Group	954-357-8114
Extension Education	954-357-5270
- Commercial Horticulture	954-357-5279
- Urban Horticulture	954-357-5280
- 4-H Youth Development	954-357-5278
- Family and Consumer Sciences	954-357-5277
North Broward Parks	954-357-8700
South Broward Parks	954-357-8802
Special Populations Programs (Persons with Disabilities)	954-357-8170 TTY: 954-537-2844
Planning and Development Group	954-357-8114
- Natural Resources and Land Management Section	954-357-8114
SWIM Central	954-357-7946
Volunteers	954-357-8153

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.

Mona Fandel, Consumer Protection	954-765-5081
Joel Metter, 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.

Ellen Kennedy, Corporate and Community Relations

954-468-3527 or 954-468-3505

Public Communications, Office of 
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 website. Handles public information during emergencies.

Margaret Stapleton	954-357-6931
Ric Barrick	954-357-8541

Public Works Department
The Broward County Public Works Department manages design, construction and maintenance of the County's streets, storm water systems and building facilities. This includes maintenance and operation of virtually all traffic signals in the County. The department also provides water and wastewater services to large portions of the County's residents. In conjunction with the Broward County Resource Recovery Board and City governments, the department also manages the regional solid waste and recycling program.

Thomas Hutka, Director

954-357-6410

Purchasing Division
Procures goods, services and construction for Broward County Government agencies under the supervision of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.

Brenda J. Billingsley, "Doing Business with Broward County" & General Purchasing	954-357-6070
Glenn Marcos, "Doing Business with Broward County" & General Purchasing	954-357-6072
George Lewis, Construction Procurement	954-357-7998

Records, Taxes and Treasury 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. Revenue Collection 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.

Ted Kennedy, Director	954-357-5777
Gary Mehringer, Records Management	954-357-5440
Ivey Cherry, Recording	954-357-7274
Claudio Manicone, Tax Deeds and Tangible Personal Property Taxes, Tax Collection, and Licenses	954-357-8638
Jeannie Terwilliger, Tax Deeds and Tangible Personal Property Taxes, Tax Collection, and Licenses	954-357-5378
Andre Morrell, Document Control/Minutes	954-357-7298
Eileen Kavanah, Auto Tag and Vessel Registration	954-765-4666
Polly 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.

John Burkholder, Director	954-357-7200
Charmaine Rivers, Workers' Compensation	954-357-7230
Ann Marie Henderson, Liability	954-357-7225
Butch Schultz, Safety and Occupational Health	954-357-7207
Jackie Binns, 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 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.

Andrew Sebo, Professional Engineer and Professional Traffic Operations Engineer

954-847-2618

Transit Division
Providing clean, safe, reliable and efficient transit services to the community. 
 

Tim Garling	954-357-8424
Phyllis Berry	954-357-8366
Doris Williams	954-357-6786
Barney McCoy, Service and Planning	954-357-8369
Israel Hernandez, Service and Planning	954-357-8485
Jonathan Roberson, Transit Planning	954-357-8338
Arethia Douglas, Capital Projects	954-357-8375
Irvin Minney, Community Bus Service	954-357-7713
Patrick Cavanaugh, Paratransit Services	954-357-7712
Tamika Bell, Youth Groups	954-357-8347
Natalie Goldberg, Partnership Development	954-357-8311

Transportation Department
Providing mobility options to keep the public and County government on the move. 

Chris Walton, Director	954-357-8301
Nikki Brooks, Budget	954-357-8586

Solid Waste and Recycling Services
Coordinates a resource recovery system to effectively reduce and safety manage waste disposal in Broward County for participating municipalities.

Household Hazardous Waste	954-577-2395
Recycling	954-474-1820
Garbage, Trash Collection, Waste Tires and Litter Prevention	954-474-1880
County Landfills	954-577-2332
Education Outreach	954-474-1837

Water and Wastewater Services
Provides water and wastewater management services and programs, balancing quality of life needs with sound environmental practices.

Water and Wastewater Services Administration

954-831-0704