Jim Beever

James (Jim) William Beever III is a seasoned professional in environmental planning and biological sciences with extensive experience in regional planning and wildlife conservation. Currently, Jim serves as a Principal Planner at the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, where responsibilities include implementing environmental planning reviews for several counties in southwest Florida. Prior to this role, Jim worked as a Biological Scientist IV at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, contributing to habitat conservation and overseeing various restoration projects across multiple counties. Additionally, Jim has held the position of Resource Management and Research Coordinator at the Bureau of State Submerged Lands and Preserves. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Florida State University, as well as post-graduate work in Zoology from the University of California, Davis.