SUBJECT
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Confirm Appointment of Mr. Scott Lowery to serve as the Director of the Real Estate Services Division.
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DESCRIPTION
The Polk County Charter specifies the county manager’s appointment of executive service employees is subject to confirmation by the Board of County Commissioners.
The County Manager has appointed Scott Lowery to the position of Director of the Polk County Real Estate Services Division, effective August 10, 2026.
Mr. Lowery has served Polk County since 2009 and currently serves as Support Manager for the Real Estate Services Division. In this role, he manages division operations, assists with multimillion-dollar capital improvement program budgets, coordinates complex real estate acquisition projects and provides leadership and guidance to division staff.
Prior to his current position, Mr. Lowery served as Senior Right-of-Way Agent and Right-of-Way Agent I/II, where he managed right-of-way acquisition activities, reviewed legal documentation, coordinated public hearing items, and negotiated property acquisitions for County infrastructure projects. Before joining Polk County, he spent more than a decade in the title and settlement services industry managing office operations, personnel, closings, title examinations, and financial administration.
Mr. Lowery holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Kansas State University and earned his Certified Public Manager (CPM) designation through Florida State University. He has also served on several local advisory and regulatory boards, demonstrating a strong commitment to public service and community engagement.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend the Board confirm the Manager’s Appointment of Mr. Scott Lowery to serve as the Real Estate Services Division Director, effective August 10, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Real Estate Services Director is an authorized position in the adopted budget, and the existing appropriations are sufficient to cover the negotiated base salary of $132,017.00 and employment benefits at approximately $37,188.00.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mr. Bill Beasley
County Manager
863-534-6444
billbeasley@polkfl.gov