Rodney L. Barreto was appointed by Gov. Jeb Bush to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in August 2001 and reappointed by Gov. Charlie Crist in February 2007. He is serving his fourth term as chairman of the Commission. He first took on that role in 2004, and his fellow commissioners re-elected him as chairman for 2006, 2007 and 2008. Barreto is owner and president of Barreto Group, a real estate investment and development firm. He is also the founding partner of Floridian Partners, LLC – a strategy-management firm with offices in Miami and Tallahassee – that develops and manages effective corporate and public affairs strategies to achieve specific business results. Rodney Barreto is widely known for his civic involvement. He most recently was chairman of the 2007 Super Bowl Host Committee. Barreto chaired the 62nd annual U.S. Conference of Mayors, held in Miami, as well as the 1999 Super Bowl Host Committee, the 1999 Breeder's Cup Championship and the 1999 Sister Cities International Convention. He also co-chaired the City of Miami Centennial celebration. In addition, Barreto was the founder of the Big Orange New Year's celebration that takes place in downtown Miami every Dec. 31. He is a board member for U.S. Century Bank, Baptist Health Foundation and Goodwill Industries of South Florida. Prior to his career in public affairs and real estate, Barreto was a City of Miami police officer. He earned his Associate of Arts degree from Miami Dade Community College and his Bachelor of Arts degree in professional studies from Barry University. Barreto is married and lives with his wife, Shelia, and two children, Brittney and Bradley, in Miami and Key Largo. Back to Commissioners page
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