About Willie

Willie grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, with a tight-knit family where Sundays were spent at grandma’s house for a family dinner. In middle and high school, Willie was active in sports and the arts. He chose Eckerd College to further his education in the marine science track of their biology program. There, he continued in sports and the arts there where he helped develop the men’s volleyball program and participated in many theatrical productions at the school. Willie was one of the team’s player-coaches during their southeast regional championship run.

Willie has dedicated his professional career to public service in county and state government as a communicator, outreach specialist and educator, and legislative liaison. Willie has supported FEMA during natural disasters and has been deployed to many hurricane responses around the state as a public information officer and a member of their community relations team.

Willie and his wife, Wendy, have been married for 14 years. They picked Jupiter as their family’s hometown more than 10 years ago due to the great schools, incredible parks and recreational opportunities, fabulous businesses, and its wonderful community feel. Their son, Brandon, attends a Jupiter public school.

Willie had dedicated much of his time to serving in our community. He has served on the Town’s Environmental Task Force since its inception; twice serving as Chair. He has coached youth recreation and travel sports teams, including baseball, soccer and hockey. And he is serving on various chamber’s legislative, governmental and sustainability committees. See the full list of these efforts below.

On days off, you can find Willie and his family at the hockey rink, fishing or enjoying the area’s fabulous restaurants and beautiful beaches.

About Willie

Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL, B.S.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT / VOLUNTEERISM / PUBLIC SERVICE

Town of Jupiter Environmental Task Force
Chair, 1999-2022; 2023-present
Vice Chair, 2022-2023

Resource Depot
Advisory Committee
Member, 2013-2022

Recycle Florida Today
Member 2014-present
Legislative Committee
Vice Chair, 2018-2020
Chair, 2020-present

Leadership Palm Beach County
2017 Graduate
Aspire Committee
Member, 2020-present

Solid Waste Association of North America Florida Chapter
Legislative Committee
Chair, 2024-present

Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce
Government Affairs Committee
Member

Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce
Sustainability Committee
Member

Delray Beach Chamber
Advocacy Committee
Member

Delray Beach Chamber
Government Affairs Committee
Member

Boca Chamber
Government Affairs Committee
Member

Boynton Chamber
Government Affairs Committee
Member

JTAA Rec Roller Hockey Coach
2022-present

Treasure Coast Rec and Travel Roller Hockey
Coach, 2022-2024

JTAA Rec Soccer
Coach, 2017-2019

JTAA Rec Baseball
Coach, 2018

i9 Sports Rec Baseball
Coach, 2016-2017

i9 Sport Rec Soccer
Coach, 2015-2017

AWARDS / RECOGNITION

Recycle Florida specialty license plate bill passed

Environmental Champion, MacArthur Beach State Park

Governor’s Outstanding Service Award