Committtees
Legislative Committee
The Legislative Committee works closely with FAMB’s contracted lobbyist to develop legislative priorities, position papers and talking points for the passage, sponsorship and defeat of proposed state legislation initiatives that may potentially impact the wetland and species banking industry in Florida. The Legislative Committee additionally provides technical assessment and policy advice to the Board.
Chairs:
Kelly Sands, Westervelt Ecological Services
Kae Hovater, EcoCredit Marketing
Regulatory Committee
The Regulatory Committee identifies key issues which prevent the practical and consistent application of the USACE and state compensatory mitigation guidelines and examines widely accepted methods and resources that promote sustainable mitigation. Additionally, The Regulatory Committee provides suggestions for viable clarifications or alternatives, where applicable, and collaborates with state and federal regulatory agencies and the regulated community to identify opportunities for efficiencies and agreements on policy, definitions, and procedures for the development and implementation of mitigation banks.
Chairs:
Sarah Nelson, Barge Design Solutions
Ryan Deibler, GreenSource Environmental Professionals,
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee strives to implement new and effective recruitment strategies and outreach initiatives to build a member base that is reflective of the conservation and mitigation banking industry. The committee is also responsible for identifying the needs of our members, developing membership incentives, and creating new benefits that help add value to our members’ professional careers.
Chairs:
Kae Hovater, EcoCredit Marketing
Tiffany Petkov, JMB Ecological Offsets
Communications Committee
The Communications Committee develops and implements new and improved communications strategies and annual plans to further the FAMB mission. This includes effectively communicating the organization’s message to both internal and external audiences. The committee reviews content for various communication channels like social media and newsletters and ensures consistent messaging across all platforms.
Chairs:
Amber Mitchell, Earth Balance
Dr. Clay Thompson, Eco8 LLC
