About Our Health Officer

Brian Prowant was appointed as the Administrator for the Glades and Hendry County Health Departments in August 2025.

Mr. Prowant is a lifelong resident of the State of Florida and brings twenty-eight years of public health experience working with the Department of Health. He began his career with the Glades and Hendry County Health Departments in October of 1997 as an Environmental Specialist where he worked in multiple Environmental Public Health Programmatic areas until he became the Environmental Public Health Director in 2008. Brian's career is distinguished by his deep expertise in environmental health program management, budgeting, and personnel supervision. He is responsible for overseeing a combined annual budget of just under $10 million to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability.

A recognized leader in his field, Brian was named the Environmental Public Health Director of the Year 2024 by the Florida Department of Health. He has also served on multiple statewide Environmental Public Health advisory councils and work groups. His contributions extend beyond administration to disaster response and recovery, having played key roles in hurricane preparedness, emergency response site operations, and emergency shelter coordination.

Brian and his family live in Glades County where he is serving as Vice President of both the Glades County Youth Livestock and the Chalo Nitka Festival Committee. His work with FEMA, local planning councils, and youth sports programs reflects his commitment to public service and community development.

He graduated from the University of Florida with a double major in Soil and Water Science and Environmental Management in Agriculture. He currently holds professional certifications in the Environmental Health Onsite Sewage and Food Protection, and he is a Certified Pool/Spa Operator.  

He is continually striving to promote, protect and improve the health of our communities.