HSWCD Staff

Organizational Chart

Susie Bishop

Position: Executive Director
Phone: Office: (863) 402-7020 Mobile: (863) 381-1098
Email Address: sbishop@highlandsswcd.org
Mailing Address: 4505 George BLVD, Sebring, FL 33875

Susie Bishop began her position as the sole staff member for the District in October, 2012 bringing with her years of experience in agriculture…

Kayla Nickerson

Position: Administrative Specialist
Phone: 863-446-0603
Email Address: knickerson@highlandsswcd.org
Mailing Address: 4505 George BLVD, Sebring, FL 33875

Kayla is a 6th generation Floridian from Sarasota, FL. She is married to her husband, Logan, of 8 years with 2 girls, McKinley (7) and Saylor (5…

Lauren Ahrens

Position: BMP Technician, contracted with Florida Department of Agriculture - Office of Agricultural Water Policy
Phone: 850-631-1017
Email Address: lauren.ahrens@fdacs.gov
Mailing Address: 4505 George BLVD, Sebring, FL 33875

Lauren, a native of Avon Park, Florida, developed a passion for agriculture while attending Avon Park Middle and High Schools. As an active member of…

Chad Harmon

Position: MIL Manager, contracted with Florida Department of Agriculture - Office of Agricultural Water Policy
Phone: (850) 688-3644
Email Address: Chad.Harmon@FDACS.gov
Mailing Address: 4505 George BLVD, Sebring, FL 33875

Originally from Illinois, Chad and his family relocated to Sebring Florida in the mid 2000’s.

Wade Smith

Position: MIL Technician, contracted with Florida Department of Agriculture - Office of Agricultural Water Policy
Phone: (352) 973-2545
Email Address: Wade.Smith@FDACS.gov
Mailing Address: 4505 George BLVD, Sebring, FL 33875

Growing up in a family rooted in the citrus industry, Wade developed a lifelong passion for agriculture. Before taking his current position with…

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