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Executive Director

W. A. "Buck" Lee, a native of Pensacola, was selected as Executive Director of the Santa Rosa Island Authority in April 2005. As Executive Director of the Santa Rosa Island Authority, Mr. Lee is responsible for implementing the plans and programs established by direction of the Santa Rosa Island Authority board and administering the daily support operations of the Santa Rosa Island Authority. Mr. Lee oversees a staff of 35 permanent employees and approximately 40 seasonal employees during the busy spring and summer months on Pensacola Beach.

Mr. Lee is the former owner of Jack Lee Buick as well as the former president of Buck Lee Governmental Consulting, Inc. In addition to his extensive business experience, Mr. Lee also gained governmental experience as a former county commissioner, having served in both Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. Mr. Lee is also active in various civic and community organizations.

The Island Authority has five departments that carry out various functions of the Authority to insure that it operates efficiently and professionally to carry out the duties of the Authority as empowered by Chapter 24500 that created the Authority.

All departments with the exception of the Public and Recreational Facilities Department are located at the SRIA's administrative office at 1 Via de Luna Dr., Pensacola Beach, Florida. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Public and Recreational Facilities Department is located at 33A Via de Luna Dr. (behind the Via de Luna shopping center) Pensacola Beach, Florida. Operational hours are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For questions or comments, contact Buck Lee.