MONROE COUNTY PROMOTES DEVIN TOLPIN TO PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Devin Tolpin

MONROE COUNTY, FL – Following the promotion of Growth Management Director Emily Schemper, Devin Tolpin has been selected to serve as the next Senior Director of Planning and Environmental Resources. Tolpin will manage staff planners, biologists, marine resources, and geographic information systems. The position is critical in the county’s planning, environmental policy, and development review processes.
 
Tolpin has been with the department for eight years, most recently as the planning and development review manager, where she led the planning section, supervised staff, and ensured the consistent application of zoning and development regulations. Her career with the county also includes previous roles as principal planner, senior planner, and marine planner.
 
She holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Central Florida and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science and Policy from Florida State University. She is a certified planner with the American Institute of Certified Planners and a Certified Floodplain Manager.
 
“As a product of the Florida Keys, I have a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of the Florida Keys,” said Tolpin. “I am honored to have this opportunity to serve the community and the county in this new capacity.”