BACKGROUND / RESPONSIBILITIES
BRAD PICKEL DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND SENIOR PUBLIC POLICY ADVISOR
Brad Pickel serves as the Senior Public Policy Advisor and Director of Business Development for Marlowe & Company. Mr. Pickel is an expert in the environmental management of coastal areas and worked in both university and government settings prior to entering the private sector in April 2007. Mr. Pickel is also a leader in numerous national and state organizations relating to coastal management. For example, he is on the board of directors of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association and served on the board of directors of the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association from 2004 to 2007.
EXPERIENCE EDUCATION University of South Alabama, MSc, Marine Science and Coastal Geomorphology Auburn University, BSc, 1997, Marine Biology
YEARS EXPERIENCE 10
Director of Beach Management for the Walton County Florida Tourist Development Council (TDC) (2000 – 2008) — Coordinated all aspects of beach protection and restoration.
Walton County/City of Destin Beach Restoration Project (2006 – 2007) As project manager Mr. Pickel served as the county’s point of contact regarding coastal issues with the local community, non-governmental organizations, and local, state, and federal agencies. This provided him opportunities to develop strong partnerships and encourage collaboration among all interested parties. This project received an American Shore and Beach Preservation Association Best Restored Beaches Award in 2007. For his work on behalf of Walton County, Mr. Pickel was awarded the 2006 Person of the Year Award from the Northwest Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association.