Janet Dougherty Lorton

Experience

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  CF Industries, Inc, Tampa

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2004

  Community and Governmental Affairs Specialist

  Ms. Dougherty was the primary point of contact with government agencies for the company’s Tampa Port terminal operations and was responsible for public interface with citizens, civic organizations, maritime industries, government officials, and agencies. Principal activities included education and outreach concerning the company’s phosphate mining, processing, and distribution operations and serving as the public point of contact for local company-community involvement and crisis communication and management. In January 2004, Ms. Dougherty was recognized by the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council for her direct involvement and efforts in development and implementation of Shelter-In-Place community meetings in and around the Port of Tampa. Show less

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  Westshore Development Group/ Maxcy Development Group, Tampa

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Director, Government Relations and Planning

  As Director of Government Relations, Ms. Dougherty forged strong working relationships between clients, public officials, regulatory agencies, and community groups. She was responsible for business management, planning, and zoning negotiations, as well as problem resolution, representation, and facilitation between regulatory agencies and community groups on behalf of the firm and its clients. Principal responsibilities and duties included: Strategic planning and business management; Employee relations, Interfacing with community leaders; Developing presentations to community and professional groups in support of client objectives; Serving on local community based planning workgroups and professional boards; Representation before government agencies and policy makers (local, state, and federal); Meetings with state and local planning officials and their staffs; Oversight and preparation of project documentation in compliance with local and state regulatory requirements; Targeting policy and legislative strategies for clients and company management and facilitating political and charitable giving; Maintaining open lines of communication with governmental entities, civic organizations, and special interest groups (e.g., environmental groups). Show less

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  QuietEarth Consultants, Inc., Tampa

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Vice President

  As Vice President of this firm, Ms. Dougherty was responsible for many of the same job functions as her current role in Sage Eco. These include business management and development, public and governmental outreach, regulatory permitting,environmental compliance and community affairs consulting. Her activities comprise: Implementation of green initiatives and recycling programs, Strategic planning, Budget creation, Business administration, Marketing, Providing subject matter expertise on issues relating to environmental protection, regulatory compliance, planning, zoning, and real estate development; Community outreach, Establishing key relationships within local, state, and federal government branches and agencies in support of projects and business interests; Serving as liaison with federal and state lawmakers and regulatory agencies; Tracking legislation, appropriations, and funding authorizations at both state and federal levels; Appearing before local governmental bodies and before state legislative hearings. Show less

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  Sage Eco Solutions, Inc. & HumiVerde, LLC

  Mar 2007 - Jul 2015

  President

  As Principal Planner, President and Vice President for these firms, Janet’s responsibilities include business management and development, public and governmental outreach, regulatory permitting, environmental compliance and community affairs consulting. Her activities comprise: Implementation of green initiatives and recycling programs; Strategic planning; Budget creation; Financial Auditing; Business administration; Marketing; Providing subject matter expertise on issues relating to environmental protection, regulatory compliance, planning, zoning, and real estate development; Community outreach; Establishing key relationships within local, state, and federal government branches and agencies in support of projects and business interests; Serving as liaison with federal and state lawmakers and regulatory agencies; Tracking legislation, appropriations, and funding authorizations at both state and federal levels; Appearing before local governmental bodies and before state legislative hearings. More specifically her regulatory and management activities include: Water use permitting (agricultural and industrial); Development of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for yard waste disposal; local farmers and phosphate mining; Petroleum cleanup; Phase one site assessments; Waste Disposal, Environmental Rule Making; Brownfield Funding; Air Permitting; Wetland Delineation; Wetland Mitigation; Mining Permits; Mining Reclamation; Gypstack Closure; Fertilizer Use and Compost Applications; and NPDES Permitting Show less

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  Environmental Protection Commission, Hillsborough County

  Jul 2015 - now

  Executive Director

  As the Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Commission (EPC), Ms. Dougherty is responsible for protecting the natural resources, environment, and quality of life in Hillsborough CountyThe Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of Hillsborough County was created in 1967 by special act of the Florida Legislature to control and regulate activities, which are or may reasonably be expected to cause pollution or contamination of air, water, soil and property, or cause excessive and unnecessary noise.Ms. Dougherty leads a talented group of professional scientists, engineers and support staff working in the fields of air and water monitoring; compliance and enforcement; environmental education and outreach; pollution prevention and resource regulation.Ms. Dougherty encourages environment stewardship, fairness and cooperation between EPC staff, stakeholders and government agencies. She believes in the vision of EPC to strive for environmental excellence in a changing world. Show less