Ryan Riordan
Lee County
Project Manager
(SFWMD)

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 of FSA for 9 years.

Have you served FSA in the past?
Yes, 4 yrs (2 Education Committee/2 Legislative & Agency Relations Committee)

What abilities and attributes can you bring to the Board?
I offer a public-sector perspective built over a decade of addressing municipal stormwater challenges.  This specialized expertise highlights my ability to navigating shared watershed challenges, interlocal initiatives, and public frameworks to optimize stormwater goals.

What background and experience do you have in the stormwater industry?
I bring over a decade of local government experience to the stormwater industry, having served in the surface water programs since 2013.  My career path has given me a comprehensive view of municipal operations through my various roles of inspector, education outreach, TMDL/BMAP programs, regulatory compliance, intergovernmental relations and project management.

Why do you want this Board position?
I am eager to join the Board to utilize my experience to strengthen interagency coordination and advocate for impactful stormwater solutions across Florida.