NameGeneral DutiesContact
Elke Ursin 
Environmental                                           Administrator   
Rule development, policy, guidance, variances, alternate procedures, beneficial use          
850-245-8783 Elke.Ursin@FloridaDEP.gov 
Phil Ciaravella, Geologist
Environmental Consultant
Permit processing - Southwest District,
sales tax exemptions
850-245-8742
Joe Dertien, P.E.
Professional Engineer III
Engineering Reviews
850-245-8735
Chad Fetrow
Program Consultant
Program development, database management,
training, website management, special projects
850-245-8785
Andrew Smith, P.G
Professional Geologist II
Permit processing - Central District
850-245-8935 Andrew.M.Smith@FloridaDEP.gov  
Tiffany Butler
Environmental Consultant
Permit processing - Northwest & Northeast Districts
850-245-8791
Alan Willett, P.G.
Professional Geologist II
Permit processing - South & Southeast Districts
850-245-8845
Melissa Walsh
Environmental Consultant
Grease Waste
850-245-8960
Kaitlin Knox
Environmental Specialist II
Grease Waste

850-245-8918

Kaitlin.Knox@FloridaDEP.gov 

Veronica Gacharich
Environmental Specialist I
Section support
850-245-8951
Zuley Lay Chang
Engineering Specialist I
Section support
850-245-8906
Kimberly Morgan
Environmental Specialist II
Section support, waste tires
850-245-8740
Last Modified: Wednesday, Jun 10, 2026 - 07:47am