Brian Bigelow, County Commissioner, District #2. Professional Background: Construction and Development and Urban land planning. Elected as Commissioner in 2006. Topics: Smart Growth, Community Planning, Community Redevelopment, Environment, County Government

Tammy Hall, County Commissioner, District #4. Professional Background: Owner of a Marketing Consultant firm in Lee County since 1994. Previously employed in the private sector in hospitality and architectural community and public sector both as an elected official, appointed volunteer member and employee. Elected as Commissioner in 2004. Topics Smart Growth, Community Planning, Community Redevelopment

William H. “Bill” Hammond, Deputy County Manager, County Administration. Educational Background: Bachelor of Science, Recreation, FSU. Professional Background: Positions held; Acting County Manager, Director of Community Services, Public Services Director, Board of Directors of the Florida Sports Foundation, County employee since 1978. Topics Managing Public-Sector Organizations, Government and Professional Sports Teams, Parks & Recreation Policy Issues.

Karen B. Hawes, County Manager. Educational Background: Masters in Health Services Administration, B.S. in Public Administration. Professional Background: Private school business manager, worked in health planning, budget analyst, fiscal officer, Director of Human Services, Deputy County Administrator, Past President of the Florida Association of Counties Social Services Executives, Fl Kid Care Coalition Member, County employee since 1985. Topic: Human Services.

Bob Janes, County Commissioner, District #1. Educational Background: Undergraduate and masters degree from the University of Minnesota, second master’s degree and a Doctoral Candidate in Public Administration. Professional Background: 25 years in the public sector both as an elected official and an appointed staff member, motel and restaurant owner, bank vice president/branch manager, elected as Commissioner 2000. Topics Smart Growth and Lee County, Vision for the Future Establishment of a Mental Health Court in Lee County.

Ray Judah, County Commissioner, District #3. Educational Background: California State University of Humboldt, Master of Science in Natural Resources, B.A. in Zoology Professional Background: Principal Land Planner, Biologist, U.S. Dept. Of Interior, Kern County, CA, Marine Biologist, Environmental Quality Lab, General Dev. Corp, Environmental Specialist, Florida Dept. of Environmental Reg., Elected to office 1988. Topics: Environment, Smart Growth, Water Issues, County Government

James Lavender, Assistant County Manager. Educational Background: B.A. Florida State University. Professional Background: Parks construction and design, County employee since 1975. Topics: Public Works, Capital Projects and Funding.

Frank Mann, County Commissioner, District #5. Professional Background: Lifelong resident of Lee County with a career in politics since 1974. 8 years in the Florida House, 4 years in the Florida Senate. Appointed to the BOCC in 1993-1994 to fill a district 4 vacancy.  Elected as Commissioner of District #5 in 2006.

Holly Schwartz, Assistant County Manager, County Administration. Educational Background: B.S. Political Communications, Master of Public Administration, both from FSU. Professional Background: Worked with a lobbying firm, County employee since 1993. Topics Duties & Functions of County Administration, The Board’s Legislative Priorities, Board Appointed Committees & Volunteers.

Pete Winton, Assistant County Manager, County Administration. Educational Background: M.A., Journalism, B.S., Accounting, both from Indiana University Professional Background: Positions held; Research Director Economic Development Office, newspaper reporter, public accountant, County employee since 1995. Topics: Public Information/Media Relations, The Role of County Government, County Government Projects, Programs & Services.