Support Offices

Support offices provide central administrative support to all agency programs. A description of each office is provided below.

Office of the Executive Director

Nick Wiley, Executive Director
620 South Meridian Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600
850-487-3796

The Office of the Executive Director provides overall leadership for the FWC. It sets direction and evaluates divisions and offices within the agency. The office facilitates effective interaction with the commissioners, FWC staff, stakeholders, the Florida Legislature and federal and state agencies to address the various interests of the FWC.

The executive director and assistant executive director supervise all agency activities to ensure effective and efficient operations in all divisions and offices. Further responsibilities include maintaining facilities supporting infrastructure and assisting in setting agency-wide priorities for goals and strategies. The chief of staff assists in all operations of the Office of the Executive Director and works closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure effective integration of agency activities and program efforts of the FWC’s divisions and offices.

Finance and Budget Office

Angie Robertson, Director
2590 Executive Center Drive, Suite 100
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850-488-6551

The Finance and Budget Office is responsible for accounting and operational services and central agency support for all divisions and offices of the FWC. This office provides sound financial management of FWC resources while providing information and support services to agency employees and other customers. Finance and Budget Office personnel are located in the five regional offices, the St. Petersburg office of the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and in the Tallahassee office.

Legal Office

Harold "Bud" Vielhauer, General Counsel
620 South Meridian Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600
850-487-1764

In-house attorneys provide legal services for the FWC or coordinate through the Attorney General’s Office or the Florida Division of Risk Management. The Legal Office represents the FWC in litigation, prepares legal opinions, develops and reviews contracts and other legal instruments, drafts and reviews legislation and rules, and provides general legal counsel relating to FWC operations. The general counsel is a liaison between the FWC and stakeholders, partners and federal, state and local agencies.

Legislative Affairs Office

Jacqueline Fauls, Director
620 South Meridian Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600
850-487-3795

The Legislative Affairs Office develops and coordinates state and federal legislative activities for the FWC. This office works with the Legislature as it considers the agency’s legislative proposals, and provides necessary information to the Florida Legislature and the U.S. Congress about other legislation under consideration that might affect Florida’s fish and wildlife resources. Working in conjunction with the Senior Advisor/Chief Financial Officer, the Legislative Affairs Office also works with the Legislature as it develops the agency’s budget.

Office of Human Resources

Cindy Hoffman, Director
620 South Meridian Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600
850-488-6411

The Office of Human Resources provides services and support to all FWC employees. This office advises agency personnel on employment law and state personnel rules and assists managers with recruitment and selection, attendance and leave, discipline, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, classification and pay, retirement, state insurance benefits, and collective bargaining. Human Resources also coordinates training and develops diversity programs for the agency.

Office of Information Technology

Kevin Patten, Director
620 South Meridian Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600
850-414-2870

This office supports the FWC’s program areas by managing an automated information-processing environment that is reliable, secure, cost-effective and responsive. OIT program resources are employed to educate Commission personnel in the use and application of information technology to accomplish the objectives and operations of the Commission.

These objectives include an increase of internal and external customer confidence and satisfaction by increasing accessibility of information. OIT activities and resources provide for the processing, storing and retrieval of data, system development and maintenance, statewide computer network management, information security administration, and general information-consulting services supporting the FWC.

Office of Inspector General

Mike Troelstrup, Inspector General
620 South Meridian Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600
850-488-6068

As mandated by state law, this office is responsible for coordinating activities that promote accountability, integrity and efficiency in government and serves as the FWC’s ombudsman. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) handles financial audits of agency programs and investigates allegations of fraud, waste, mismanagement, employee misconduct and other abuses. These investigations include whistle-blower and other criminal and non-criminal investigations of misconduct.

This office attempts to resolve internal employee concerns and is the point of contact with the state auditor general, as well as with federal audit entities. OIG generates audit reports for the executive director on finances, compliance and performance of the agency.

Office of Planning and Policy Coordination

Nancy Linehan, Director
620 South Meridian Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600
850-487-3794

 The Office of Planning and Policy Coordination (OPPC) supports and coordinates agency strategic planning, policy development and rule making. OPPC uses performance-improvement expertise and resources to help other staffs develop, monitor, implement and evaluate agency strategic and operational plans and related activities. Rule-development management activities include the proactive engagement of stakeholders and resource decision-makers to improve conservation and protection of fish and wildlife.

Offices of Regional Operations

Five regional FWC offices coordinate and integrate agency programs at the local level to ensure the FWC’s mission, policies and services are consistent across the state. These offices maintain effective and inclusive internal and external communications. Each regional director provides an access point to FWC leadership on a local level, serving as liaison with federal, state and local government officials within each specific region.