July 27, 2002

Jeb Bush's "Everglades Czar" Joins Florida Environmental

J. Allison DeFoor, a seventh-generation Floridian, has been a lawyer, a
politician, a judge, a sheriff, a historian and, most recently, Jeb
Bush's "everglades czar." In short, his credentials are highly suited to be
Florida Environmental's state coordinator, a newly created position to
ensure the firm continues to meet the statewide needs of public and private
clients.

DeFoor previously served as Everglades Policy Coordinator for Governor Jeb
Bush. He has been active in numerous non-profit and environmental
organizations, including serving as president of the Florida Keys Land and
Sea Trust; president of the Florida Land Trust Association; president of
the Council for Sustainable Florida; board member of the Florida Audubon
Society; and board member of the Governor's Growth Management Task Force to
name a few.

He holds a bachelor's degree in geography and a master's degree in
criminology from the University of South Florida. After earning a law
degree from Stetson University, he began a successful legal career in the
Florida Keys, serving as assistant public defender and in the state's
attorney's office.

In 1988, DeFoor was elected sheriff of Monroe County, serving until 1990
when he resigned to accept then-Governor Bob Martinez's offer to run as his
running mate for Lieutenant Governor.

The author or contributor to several books and articles, DeFoor has also
lectured at many universities including Yale and Florida A&M.

http://www.floridaenvironmental.com/home.html#Czar

Florida Environmental, the state's leading ecosystem restoration firm, has
offices in Tallahassee, Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Ft. Myers, and Orlando areas.