Governor Appoints Taylor, Williamson and Reappoints Beswick to the Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board

News Release

Governor Rick Scott appointed Mark Taylor, Michelle Williamson and re-appointed Bryan Beswick to the Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board. Taylor represents Hernando and Marion Counties, Williamson represents Hillsborough County and Beswick represents Desoto, Hardee and Highlands Counties.

Beswick, 49, of Arcadia, is a grove manager with Premier Citrus Management LLC. Beswick received his bachelor's degree from Florida Southern College. He is reappointed for a term beginning August 26, 2016, and ending March 1, 2020.

Taylor, 57, of Brooksville, is the president of TTG Properties Inc. Taylor received his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida. He is appointed for a term beginning August 26, 2016, and ending March 1, 2020.

Williamson, 53, of Dover, is a manager at G & F Farms. She is appointed for a term beginning August 26, 2016, and ending March 1, 2020.

The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

Governing Board members are unpaid, citizen volunteers who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Florida Senate. The Governing Board sets policy for the District, whose mission is to manage the water and related resources of west central Florida to meet the needs of current and future water users while protecting the environment.