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Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Big Cypress Basin Board

December
15
2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Michelle McLeod and Patricia “P.J.” Smith to the Big Cypress Basin Board.

 

Michelle McLeod 

McLeod, of Naples, is the Director of Business Development for Lutgert Construction. She was elected to the Naples City Council in 2016 and serves on the board of the Collier County Community Land Trust. McLeod earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from Saint Mary’s College and her master’s degree in business administration from Florida Gulf Coast University.

 

Patricia “P.J.” Smith

Smith, of Naples, is the Owner and Broker of Naples Golf to Gulf Real Estate. She is the President of the Naples Area Board of Realtors and previously served on the Naples Design Review Board. Smith earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and her master’s degree in integrative health from Capital University Integrated Medicine.

 

These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.