Below are the staff member for the P2 Program. Their names act as links to their e-mail address, so feel free to contact them if you have any questions about the program.

 

Dale L. Nottingham- Program Manager 

Dale is a native of Lee County and has managed the Pollution Prevention Program for the past 20 years. He has been published in Environmental Protection Agency and National Association of Counties training publications for automotive maintenance operations which earned him an invitation to a White House sponsored consortium on Government Operations in Washington, DC. He has presented at dozens of conferences though Local, State, National and International invitations over his years of service. In 2009 he was awarded the North American Hazardous Materials Managers Associations P2 Person of The Year Award (State Chapter). He helped establish leading protocols for hazardous waste assessments and reporting requirements to meet State mandates and has established pollution prevention technologies in several regulated industries. Along with his duties of managing the P2 Program, he also leads Lee County’s Environmental Crimes Section. Prior to his service with Lee County he was the owner of Native Perc Testing which performed soil evaluations for onsite septic systems. He is the proud father of Brittany who is currently attending the University of Central Florida seeking her degree in Electrical Engineering.

 

 

Tina Girard- Planning Technician

Has earned a degree in Environmental Management from the University of Rhode Island and has gained experience in the environmental field working for consultant firms and at laboratories. She has been a customer service representative at a privately owned environmental lab in Rhode Island and has most recently worked as a environmental field technician for the Lee County's Environmental Laboratory. She looks forward to continuing her education working with the Pollution Prevention Program.

 

Becky Alexander- Environmental Specialist, SR.  

Has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Saint Leo University which is located in Pasco County. Previous work experience includes employment with the Department of Health in Limited Use Wells and with Lee County Natural Resources NPDES Storm Water Program. I look forward to furthering my career in the Pollution Prevention Program.   

 

Dorian Cauceglia- Environmental Specialist, SR. 

Is a Chemist and Mathematician with degrees from the University Of Central Florida.  Under a NASA grant he performed research and authored publications on hydrogen purification, recovery, and detection. His past experience was with Perma-Fix, a hazardous waste facility in Orlando where he worked as a Chemist managing various waste streams.

 

Jayne Coles- Environmental Specialist, SR.

Jayne is a native of Lee County. She has worked for the County for 12 years. She was a Permit Representative in Zoning before moving to the Pollution Prevention Program as Planning Technician. She was promoted to an Environmental Specialist Sr with the Pollution Prevention’s Program Environmental Crimes Section. She is responsible for preparing search warrants, researching, investigating and solving environmental enforcement cases; she cites violators under Lee County Hazardous Waste Ordinance and assists with preparing cases for trial. She works closely with other local Law Enforcement agencies, County Attorney’s Office, Coast Guard and the State Attorney’s Office. Jayne is Hazwoper certified, Storm Water certified and has continued education through Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) training conferences. She serves on the planning committee with North American Hazardous Material Management Association (NAHMMA). Jayne is a leading part of Earth Week and the “Green Bus Experience”. She works with the Lee County School District. She educates the future of Lee County youth’s through fun activities to teach them about recycling, reducing and reusing. Jayne enjoys her career choice and the challenges that come with the job. She is proud that her daughter has taken a strong interest in doing her part to help the environment.

 

Bryan Ott- Environmental Specialist, SR.

Has a background in the environmental field since the start of his career in 1998. He has an Associates Degree in Science from Edison Community College. While providing environmental services to the community, he is near completion of his B.A. Degree in Environmental Studies from Florida Gulf Coast University. Working for government agencies and private consultants he has a diverse background ranging from environmental permitting; wetland ecology; geotechnical studies; soil and groundwater quality; Phase I and II projects; remediation projects; and project management.  Being a Florida native he looks forward to providing educational assistance to businesses in Lee County with hopes of keeping the community clean from hazardous waste.

 

James Peet- Environmental Specialist, SR

Over twenty years of experience conducting hazmat emergency response, clean-up and remediation. Hazmat Instructor for 150 man Navy Cargo Battalion. Specialized in monitoring, clean-up and remediation of nuclear and chemical agents. Formal education includes a BS in Liberal Arts from Excelsior College in New York and certifications as health physics and emergency medical technician.