DeSantis reappoints locals to SRWMD

Staff Reports

Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of William Lloyd and Richard Schwab to the Suwannee River Water Management District.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday announced the reappointment of Richard Schwab (left) and William Lloyd to the SRWMD Governing Board. -Photo: Submitted

William Lloyd
Lloyd, of High Springs, is the Vice President of Suwannee Valley Feeds, LLC. He is the former Manager of Suwannee Valley Feeds and a Dairy Specialist with ADM Alliance Nutrition. Lloyd earned his bachelor’s degree from Cornell University.

Richard Schwab
Schwab, of Perry, is the Vice President of M.A. Rigoni, Inc. He is a third-generation logger and has worked in the forest industry for over 25 years. Schwab is a current member of the Southern Wood Producers Association, the American Loggers Council, and the Forest Resources Association.
The third reappointment was George Cole.

George Cole
Cole, of Monticello, is a former Adjunct Professor at Florida State University and the University of Puerto Rico. He is a veteran of the United States Coast Guard, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Cole earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Tulane University and his master’s degree and doctorate in geography from Florida State University.

These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.