Joseph Thames
Pinellas County
NPDES Coordinator
(SWFWMD)

Does your local government/special district have an established stormwater utility or similar financing mechanism?
Yes.

How long have you been a member of FSA (years)?
I been a member for nine years.

Have you served FSA in the past?
I've sat on the Education Committee and Conference Committee.

What abilities and attributes can you bring to the Board?
I have NPDES Permitting knowledge, an extensive erosion and sediment control background, understanding of County level Stormwater maintenance and operations, knowledge of water sampling and water quality criteria.

What background and experience do you have in the stormwater industry?
Two years as a consultant when the NPDES Phase II was initiated, eight years as an NPDES Construction Permitting Coordinator for Ft. Benning GA/AL, and nine years as the Pinellas County NPDES Coordinator.

Why do you want this Board position?
Because I feel this is a great step forward in achieving my career goals and I feel my input into the issues that FSA is a stakeholder in would be valued.