Board of Directors
Thomas G. Walker
Executive Director, Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority
Phone: 305-295-2205
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About
Mr. Walker was first employed with the FKAA on April 19, 2006. He served as the Director of Engineering and then became Deputy Executive Director/Director of Utility Operations. Mr. Walker retired from the FKAA on October 13, 2017. Mr. Walker was appointed as Executive Director on November 22, 2019.
Cara Higgins
District 1
Phone: 305-295-2205
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Cara Higgins Law
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Ms. Higgins was appointed to the Board of Directors on February 17, 2015. Her current term expires December 30, 2022.
Richard J. Toppino
Vice-Chairman, District 2
Phone: 305-295-2205
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Mr. Toppino was appointed to the Board of Directors on December 4, 2015. His current term expires December 30, 2022.
- Treasurer, Charley Toppino and Sons, Inc.
- Vice President, Monroe Concrete Products, Inc.
J. Robert Dean
Chairman, District 3
Phone: 305-295-2205
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Mr. Dean was appointed to the Board of Directors on January 5, 2005. His current term expires on December 30, 2020.
- Owner and Director, Dean-Lopez Funeral Home
Antoinette M. Appell
District 4
Phone: 305-295-2205
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Ms. Appell was first appointed to the Board of Directors on February 24, 2009. Her current term expires on December 30, 2020. Highly Qualified Paraprofessional with the Monroe County School District.
David C. Ritz
Secretary/Treasurer, District 5
Phone: 305-295-2205
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Mr. Ritz was first appointed to the Board of Directors on January 5, 2005. His current term expires on December 30, 2020.
- President, Keys Consulting of America