ERNIE BARNETT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT, FLORIDA LAND COUNCIL/WATER AND LAND ADVISORS, WEST PALM BEACH/TALLAHASSEE
The Florida Land Council is a non-profit corporation that consists of 19 principal members who own more than 3 million acres throughout Florida. The council was formed in 1985 for the purpose of protecting the asset value of members’ landholdings. Water and Land Advisors provides specialized consulting in Florida water supply, water quality and environmental issues.
| EDUCATION | Northwest Florida State College (AA), University of West Florida (BS, MS), University of Florida (MS) |
| MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS | I had a lead role in the successful passage of the Lake Okeechobee Protection Act, the Everglades Restoration Investment Act and the Legacy Florida Act. |
| PHILANTHROPY | I am avid wildlife and landscape artist. I give my artwork away to friends or donate paintings to raise money for charities. I’m also passionate about pediatric cancer research and providing resources to groups that support families that are undergoing pediatric medical care. |