Barreto Takes Reins as New FWC Chairman.KEY LARGO Key Largo, narrow island, c.30 mi (48 km) long, off S Fla., largest of the Florida Keys. Along with other Florida Keys, especially Key West, it has become an increasingly popular tourist spot, noted for its scuba diving, nightlife, and beachside resorts. , Fla. -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is a Florida governmental organization created in 1999 with the purpose of regulating the environment and enforcing environmental legislation in the state of Florida. (FWS) elected Rodney Barreto of Miami to serve as chairman for 2006. The seven-member commission elected the new chairman during Thursday's meeting at Key Largo. This will be Barreto's second term as chairman since his appointment to the Commission by Governor Jeb Bush in 2001. "It's humbling to take this leadership role, considering what's at stake in the challenges facing the FWC FWC Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (Florida) FWC Foster Wheeler Corporation (Clinton, NJ) FWC Family Winemakers of California FWC Fresh Water Cooling FWC Flight Warning Computer ," Barreto said. "It's an honor that my fellow Commissioners have expressed their confidence in my ability to lead their efforts by electing me chairman." Barreto, a Miami businessman and real estate investor A real estate investor is someone who actively or passively invests in real estate. An active investor may buy a property, make repairs and/or improvements to the property, and sell it later for a profit. , is a partner in the Miami/Tallahassee public affairs firm Barreto, Cunningham, May, Dudley and Maloy Reyes. He also owns and operates Bode Export Corp. and Metro Parking, Inc. and is a director of U.S. Century Bank U.S. Century is one of the fastest-growing and best-capitalized community banks in the state of Florida. Locally-owned and headquartered in Miami. A financially solid community bank with more than $1. . In addition, Barreto is chairman of the 2007 Super Bowl Host Committee. His numerous civic involvements also include serving on the foundation board for Baptist Hospital and the board of directors for the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. Barreto and his wife, Shelia, have two children. Note: A photo of Chairman Barreto is available for download at http://myfwc.com/aboutus/barreto_download.jpg |
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