Robert Laura
Sarasota County
Watershed Engineering Manager
(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 have been a member for two years.

Have you served FSA in the past?
Yes, for one year.

What abilities and attributes can you bring to the Board?
I have a strong technical background in water resources, NFIP, NPDES, and local regulations and have several years of management and supervisory experience working with engineers and scientists.

What background and experience do you have in the stormwater industry?
I have been involved in stormwater and water resources for over 40 years in both the private and public sector in Florida and the Southeast.  I currently manage the engineering team in the Sarasota County Stormwater and Environmental Utility.  My experience includes a broad range of water resources activities including modeling, feasibility studies, design, permitting, and construction.

Why do you want this Board position?
I want to help enhance the capacity of stormwater management practices through research, dissemination of information, active participation in the legislative decision process and education.