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Clay Ervin, Planning Director |
| Education: | Florida State University, Masters in Urban and Regional Planning, Transportation and Growth Management/Comprehensive Planning Specialty, June 1989 |
| Certifications: | Florida State University, Bachelor of Science, Economics, June 1985 |
| Board Involvement: | Mr. Ervin has been involved with a variety of professional organizations including the American Planning Association, Florida Planning and Zoning Association, Volusia County Association for Responsible Development, and the Urban Land Institute. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Ormond Beach YMCA, and been a member of the President’s Club for the Volusia County United Way. |
| Experience: | Mr. Ervin has more than 26 years of professional experience as a planner for public agencies and private companies. Mr. Ervin Has held a variety of positions in the planning field and is well versed in the technical, legal and administrative requirements for growth management and land development in Florida. Mr. Ervin’s knowledge of comprehensive planning has been refined through experience throughout the State of Florida. He initially was involved with demographic research and analysis in his first position as a consulting planner in Panama City. In 1989 he took a position of Planner II with the City of Coconut Creek, Florida, where he quickly advanced to Planning and Zoning Administrator. After five years with Coconut Creek, Mr. Ervin relocated to Ormond Beach, where he held the position of Planning Director from 1994 to 1998. He moved on to a consulting position with Ghyabi Lassiter and Associates and Planning Manager with the City of Port Orange. In 2002, he was again requested to be the Planning Director for Ormond Beach, a position he held until 2008. In 2008, Mr. Ervin continued as a part-time planner in order to balance the demands of attending to an ailing family member. One project that has been recently completed is the drafting of the Flagler County Comprehensive Plan, resulting from over four years of visioning and public outreach to develop a new comprehensive plan that provides for the needs of Flagler County though the year 2035. In 2010 Mr. Ervin also completed the master planning for Ormond Crossings. Working under the direction of the Economic Development Director, Mr. Ervin was able to develop and finalize a master development plan and infrastructure development agreement for a 3,095-acre mixed-use development. This project was exempted from the Development of Regional Impact process so it was necessary to ensure that a balanced plan be approved to ensure both public and private interests were protected. As the Planning Director at LTG, Mr. Ervin looks to build upon his track record of success, client satisfaction, and industry respect. |
