Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority | FKAA Board of Directors

The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is governed by a five member Board of Directors who are appointed by the Governor of the State of Florida. The members represent each of the five County Commission districts and are appointed from areas corresponding with the districts. The members are appointed by the Governor for staggered four year terms. The FKAA Board of Directors is a policy making Board and their powers and duties include the right to negotiate and establish employee compensation; enter into contracts; prosecute and defend lawsuits; build, operate and maintain water production and distribution facilities; and, in general, do all those things included in the operation of a water utility.

The Board of Directors directly employs the Executive Director, their representative, whose duty it is to carry out the plans and policies determined by the Board.

	J. Robert Dean Chair District 3 Owner and Director, Dean-Lopez Funeral Home Mr. Dean was appointed to the Board of Directors on January 5, 2005. His current term expires on December 31, 2012. Please send email correspondence to jrdean@fkaa.com or call the Executive Office at 305.295.2203.
	Antoinette M. Appell Vice Chair District 4 Ms. Appell was first appointed to the Board of Directors on February 24, 2009. Her current term expires December 31, 2012. Please email correspondence to tappell@fkaa.com or call the Executive Office at 305.295.2203.
	Brian L. Barroso Secretary / Treasurer District 1 Assistant Vice President, First State Bank Mr. Barroso was appointed to the Board of Directors on August 11, 2011. His current term expires on December 31, 2014. Please send email correspondence to bbarroso@fkaa.com or call the Executive Office at 305.295.2203.
	David C. Ritz District 5 President, Ocean Reef Community Association Mr. Ritz was first appointed to the Board of Directors on January 5, 2005. His current term expires December 31, 2012. Please email correspondence to dritz@fkaa.com or call the Executive Office at 305.295.2203.
	Melva G. Wagner District 2 Owner, Sellstate Island Properties Ms. Wagner was appointed to the Board of Directors on August 11, 2011. Her current term expires on December 31, 2014. Please send email correspondence to mwagner@fkaa.com or call the Executive Office at 305.295.2203.
	Kirk C. Zuelch Executive Director, Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority Employed with FKAA since August 1 2003, Mr. Zuelch became the Executive Director November 22, 2011. Please email correspondence to kzuelch@fkaa.com or call the Executive Office at 305.295.2203.

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