Florida Senate Confirms District Executive Director and Governing Board Appointments

News Release

The Florida Senate has confirmed the appointments of Southwest Florida Water Management District Executive Director Robert Beltran and seven Governing Board members.

H. Paul Senft, Jr., representing Polk County, was first appointed to the Governing Board in 2008 and reappointed in 2012 by Governor Rick Scott. His term expires in March of 2019.

Jeffery M. Adams, representing Pinellas County, was first appointed to the Governing Board in 2010 and reappointed by Governor Rick Scott in 2015. His term will expire in March of 2018.

Randall S. Maggard, representing Pasco County, was first appointed to the Governing Board in 2011 and reappointed by Governor Rick Scott in 2015. His term will expire in March of 2019.

At Large Board Member Michael A. Moran represents Charlotte and Sarasota Counties. He was first appointed in 2013 and reappointed by Governor Rick Scott in 2015. His term will expire in March of 2019.

Ed Armstrong, represents Pinellas County, and was first appointed to the Board in 2014 and reappointed by Governor Rick Scott in 2015. His term will expire in March of 2018.

Kelly S. Rice is an At Large Board member and represents Citrus, Lake, Levy and Sumter and Counties. He was first appointed in 2015 and his term expires in March of 2019.

John Henslick was appointed to the Board in September of 2015 to fulfill at vacancy for the seat which represents Manatee County. His term will expire in March of 2017.

Executive Director Robert Beltran was hired by the District's Governing Board in 2013.

The mission of the Southwest Florida Water Management District is to manage water and related natural resources to ensure their continued availability while maximizing the benefits to the public.