William 'Chad' Kennedy was named Executive Director in late May 2024 and started with the District on June 5, 2024. His previous employment experience provides a sound foundation to maintain efficient and effective day-to-day operation and management of the District.

Previously, he was a Program Administrator with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Water Policy and Ecosystem Restoration, from August 2006 to May 2024. He was responsible for managing a team of engineers and biologists providing planning support and regulatory guidance to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and South Florida Water Management District to help ensure projects met state objectives and compliance with applicable laws. He served as agency spokesperson on the South Florida Water Management District's Water Resources Analysis Coalition, the Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council, and Science Coordination Group. He has expertise in managing construction, wetland restoration, public recreation, scientific research, and various grants and contracts.

Prior to working at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, he was a Senior Environmental Scientist at South Florida Water Management District. Mr. Kennedy worked in a number of positions over his tenure there from September 1990 to August 2006, including Staff Environmental Scientist, Senior Supervising Scientific Associate, and Scientific Technician.

Mr. Kennedy has a Bachelor of Science degree, as well as a Master of Business Administration with Environmental Emphasis degree from Florida Atlantic University. He also is licensed as a Florida Certified Contract Manager.

In addition, Mr. Kennedy completed the Florida Association of Special District Certified District Manager Program in October 2024.

Mr. Kennedy has been a resident of Jupiter Farms for over 30 years and welcomes the opportunity to help ensure the safety and well-being of District landowners through the management of stormwater, as well as protection of water quality and the environment.