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.
Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL, B.S.
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
Recycle Florida specialty license plate bill passed
Environmental Champion, MacArthur Beach State Park
Governor’s Outstanding Service Award