Board of Directors
Michael Larson Michael Larson is an environmental attorney and Partner in the Tallahassee office of Akerman LLP. He has over 15 years of legal experience and advises clients on a range of complex environmental law issues arising in litigation, regulatory, and transactional matters. In addition to handling environmental disputes, Michael routinely assists clients with the cleanup, reuse, repurposing, and redevelopment of Brownfield sites and other contaminated or distressed properties. Michael guides clients through obtaining environmental regulatory closure of contaminated sites and also advises on environmental permitting and compliance matters. His practice additionally includes assisting clients obtain Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credits and performing significant environmental due diligence in connection with real estate and corporate transactions. Michael received his B.A. and J.D. from Emory University. Anna Long Anna has been practicing law for over 30 years primarily in the areas of environmental law, land use, zoning and administrative law. Before moving to private practice, she held numerous environmental managerial positions including: Director/Counsel for a large building supply company, Manager for Orange County Florida’s Environmental Protection Division, Director of Environment, Safety and Health for the largest semi-conductor company in the northwest, In House Counsel and Manager of the environmental division of a major private electric utility company with services in nine states. Anna was also General Counsel and Director of Environmental Services for a multi-state environmental and engineering and consulting firm located in the Northwest. Anna received a Certificate in Natural Resources from Lewis & Clark’s Northwestern School of Law and is licensed to practice law in Florida, Oregon, and Washington. She has been very active in the Florida Brownfields Association (FBA) for several years and has served as President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer of the organization, as well as Conference Chair for two of the FBA’s largest events. Anna is a member of the Community Vision of Osceola County, Central Florida Association of Environmental Professionals, Commercial Real Estate Women, and Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge.
Brandon McBath Brandon McBath, P.G., is a Professional Geologist with Geosyntec Consultants, based in Boca Raton, Florida. With over fifteen years of experience in the geology and environmental consulting field, Brandon specializes in environmental site assessment, remediation, hydrogeology, and Brownfields redevelopment projects throughout Florida. He has managed and performed extensive field work on a variety of contaminated sites, including EPA Superfund, RCRA, petroleum, and Brownfields sites, as well as state and federal land. Brandon’s expertise includes contaminated site investigation, aquifer profiling, water-use permitting, groundwater remediation, geophysical testing, and large-scale soil remediation. He has served as project manager for complex Brownfield redevelopment projects, overseeing environmental assessments, soil management, permitting, and remediation efforts. Brandon holds a B.S. in Geology from the University of Florida and an ALM in Sustainability from Harvard University. He is a licensed Professional Geologist in Florida and is actively involved in advancing sustainable property reuse and community revitalization across the state.
Kirk Blevens Kirk Blevins is a Project Director for SCS Engineers. With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Blevins is responsible for the management, planning, and technical direction of a wide variety of environmental investigative and compliance projects. His primary practice areas comprise land development and redevelopment support, due diligence for property transactions, EHS compliance/auditing, waste management, and navigating the regulatory issues associated with RCRA and CERCLA sites. He currently leads teams and regional business development efforts for SCS. Mr. Blevins is a graduate of Old Dominion University and Florida Institute of Technology.
Jorge Caspary Jorge Caspary, P.G. is a Senior Principal with Montrose Environmental, LLC, an environmental consulting firm. Mr. Caspary has 30 years of technical and managerial experience in the areas of environmental assessment and site cleanup, Brownfields redevelopment, and contaminated property reuse strategies. He is involved in the redevelopment of several Brownfields sites across Florida. As a former Director of the Division of Waste Management within the FDEP, he was involved in the development and implementation of new environmental policy, rules, and guidance in the State of Florida that have benefited Florida’s Brownfields redevelopment. He is a former Board member and President of the Florida Brownfields Association and during his tenure as President, he was instrumental in the development of a Strategic Plan for the Association and re-engagement with the Association’s Foundation. Mr. Caspary holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Florida State University and a B.S. in Geology from the University of Florida.
Richard Jenkins Rich Jenkins is a seasoned program manager with over two decades of experience specializing in economic growth, environmental redevelopment, and governmental initiatives. As a leader in Pasco County’s Office of Economic Growth, Rich manages the Pasco County Brownfield Initiatives and serves as county liaison for the Pasco County Food Policy Advisory Board, overseeing programs that drive community development and sustainability. Rich also serves as a board member for the Pasco County Coalition of Neighborhood Associations and as a member of the Pasco County Sherriff’s Office Career Service Appeals Board. Additionally, Rich has represented Pasco businesses through the Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC. His work includes administering federal and local grants, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering partnerships to support economic revitalization.
Joseph F. Ullo, Jr. Joseph Ullo “Joe” acts as environmental counsel to brownfield redeveloper clients. Having practiced in the industry for almost three decades, Joe has held views from the technical, legal and regulatory perspectives. For many years, Joe has volunteered his time serving in various capacities for the FBA. In 2008, he worked closely with Anna Long and Becky Buice on the annual conference in Jacksonville. Between 2009 and 2010, he served as FBA President. Over his many years with the FBA, Joe has helped the Legislative Committee in successful campaigns as a Co-Chair of the committee. Joe currently is a Co-Chair with Michael Sznapstajler. Joe is a licensed professional engineer and a barred attorney in Florida. He is a shareholder with Carlton Fields and a proud graduate of Georgia Tech, Florida State University and Spring Hill College. Belinda Williams-Collins Belinda Williams-Collins has served as a Senior Planner with the City of DeLand since 2009 where she also serves as the Brownfields Project Manager and Historic Preservation Coordinator. Prior to serving in DeLand she was employed as Principal Planner for the City of Daytona Beach for nearly 15 years. She has been involved with FBA since 2013 and has served on the EJ Committee as Chair and Co-Chair. Ms. Williams-Collins has a background in landscape architecture which enhances her work with brownfield remediation and working as an urban planner provides a means of bringing the focus of brownfield cleanup full circle to help make optimal use of remediated land. She is the recipient of an Urban Design Award from the Oklahoma Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, FPZA (Florida Planning & Zoning Association) Outstanding Planning Study Award and FPZA Outstanding Service Award. Lena Green Young Lena Young Green Lena Young Green serves on the board of the Tampa Heights Civic Association, and is founder of Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association. She is co-founder of the Coalition for Community Gardens - Tampa Bay, and the GreenARTery, Inc. She worked in the Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate as legislative assistant to James Hargrett, Jr. for almost twenty years. With her first-hand involvement in internal and external state governmental operations, leadership in legislative policy research, and management of constituent affairs, she directed government-relations, consulting and technical assistance services. She has many years of experience in community and youth development, community leadership projects and program amd grant management, analysis and consultation. In addition, she has expertise in resident board development and capacity building. She has served with numerous civic and community entities and on nonprofits boards. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Operations Management and Associates in Business Information Systems. Past services include: Tampa Heights Stewardship Team, Florida Brownfields Association Advisory Board; Belize American Association, City of Tampa Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board; Hillsborough County Magnet Schools Advisory Board; Clearwater Community-Based Development Organization, Tampa Youth Opportunity Advisory Board Member; The Mayor's Youth Corp Advisory Committee; Mayor Beautification Greenprinting Program. Awards include: Outstanding Support and Dedication Award, Citizen of the Year Award, Board Member ofthe Year, Brotherhood/Sisterhood A ward, Dedicated Service Award.
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