BSU board elects officers

The Bonita Springs Utilities board of directors has elected its officers for the 2024-25 term. The board elected Richard Garner president, Brian Farrar vice president, Robert Bachman treasurer and James Murphy secretary.

Garner is a retired banking executive and real estate professional. He has served as chairman of the Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce, now SWFL Inc., and has held leadership positions with numerous local organizations.

Farrar, who joined the board in 2016, is president/managing member of BCF Management Group and is currently serving as a commissioner on the Lee County Mosquito Control District and the Lee County Hyacinth Control District boards. Farrar is also vice chair of the CREW Land & Water Trust board of trustees.

Bachman has served on the board since 2000. He is a member and past director of the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce and past member and director of the Bonita Springs Rotary. Bachman is a licensed real estate broker and general contractor.

Murphy is CEO of a fuel brokerage company and is currently serving as vice chairman on the Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District Board. He is a member of SWFL Inc. and is a graduate of Leadership Bonita. Murphy served four years on the Pelican Landing Master Board of Directors.

BSU members elect nine directors to the board to govern the utility. Other board members are Paul Attwood, Wayne Bauman, Lawrence Kosilla, Mike Malloy and Vincent Marchesani.