EMILY SCHEMPER IS PROMOTED TO GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR TO OVERSEE FOUR KEY DEPARTMENTS

Emily Schemper

​MONROE COUNTY, FL – The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners has confirmed Emily Schemper as its new Growth Management director, where she will oversee the county’s Building, Code Compliance, Artificial Reefs, and Planning and Environmental Resources departments. She begins in the new position on April 6.
 
“This strategic move will enhance coordination between the related departments and provide additional resources to serve the community better,” said Monroe County Administrator Christine Hurley.
 
With Monroe County’s complex regulatory structure, Schemper will ensure streamlined processes for residents and the construction industry. As a Certified Floodplain Manager, she will also lead FEMA coordination efforts and oversee the enforcement of mandatory floodplain management programs.
 
Schemper has been a dedicated member of Monroe County’s Planning and Environmental Resources department since 2012, where she has been the senior director of the department for the past seven years. She has a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning and Urban Design and has previous experience in the private sector in Chicago and the United Kingdom.
 
“Through years of experience and collaboration across departments, I look forward to using this knowledge to help coordinate services to better serve our community while preserving the unique character of the Florida Keys,” said Schemper.