TALLAHASSEE, FL - On August 27, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Joshua Gamblin and the reappointment of John Mitten and Michelle Williamson to the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

Joshua Gamblin
Gamblin is the Ranch Manager of Stolen Saddle Ranch. Previously, he served as the Land Manager, Wildlife Biologist, and Private Land Burn Team Coordinator for the Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy. Gamblin earned his bachelor’s degree in natural resource management in wildlife from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and his master’s degree in forest resources and species conservation from the University of Florida.

John Mitten
Mitten is the Franchise Owner of Chick-fil-A in Spring Hill and a former Chairman of the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners. Active in his community, he is appointed to the Pasco-Hernando State College District Board of Trustees and is a member of Jericho Road Ministries and Bible Basics International. Mitten earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from Florida State University.

Michelle Williamson
Williamson is the Manager of G & F Farms, LLC. Active in her community, she is a member of the Hillsborough County Farm Bureau, the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Board of Directors, the Hillsborough County Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee, and the Florida Farm Service Agency State Committee. Williamson received her associate degree from Hillsborough Community College.

These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.