David Purkerson is a biologist and the Vice-President at Atlantic Environmental with over 25 years of professional ecological experience. David earned his BS in Marine Biology at the University of Miami in 1992 and his MS in Conservation Biology at San Francisco State University in 2000. David is a Senior Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS 00001759) and an Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agent (FWC Permit GTA-09-1039G), FWC bald eagle observer, and an FWC Crested Caracara observer.  David serves as a lead contact with our clients for projects involving wetlands, threatened and endangered species, as well as all other facets of environmental permitting. David is an expert in Geographic Information Services (GIS) and continues to expand the company’s GIS capabilities. His ability to conduct “desktop” property reviews utilizing GIS software saves clients of Atlantic Environmental time and money throughout their due diligence process.

Prior to joining Atlantic Environmental, David was employed at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection within the Environmental Resource Permitting section. David has served on boards relating to protecting the Indian River Lagoon and is an active member of the Society of Wetlands Scientists Re-Certification Committee.