Board of Fire Commissioners

Mr. Lombardo brings decades of public service and fire commission experience to North Collier Fire. He previously served on the North Naples Fire Control and Rescue District Board of Fire Commissioners from 1998 to 2014, including many years as Chairman.

A partner with Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A., Commissioner Lombardo has practiced as a Naples civil trial attorney for more than 30 years. He also served as City Attorney for Everglades City for 20 years.

Commissioner Lombardo has been deeply involved in the Naples community through extensive civic and charitable leadership. He served on the Friends of the Collier County Museum board for eight years, including five years as Chair, during which he led a $2.5 million capital campaign to expand the museum.

An Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), Lombardo has held numerous leadership roles, including Scoutmaster of Troop 2001, adviser to Venture Crew 2001, District Chairman of Scouting for Collier County, and past adviser to the Statewide Order of the Arrow. Earlier in his career, he served as a High Adventure Ranger for the BSA National High Adventure Programs.

Currently, Commissioner Lombardo serves as Chair of the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples, where he has championed the development of innovative programs and exhibits that encourage children’s engagement in art, science, and engineering.

He has also contributed his time as a volunteer auctioneer for a wide range of charitable organizations, including local arts associations, civic groups, educational institutions, and national health organizations. Through these efforts, he has helped raise more than $4 million for local charities.

In addition, Commissioner Lombardo has served the Florida Bar in several leadership capacities, including as a member of the Board of Governors; Chair of the 1999 Annual Meeting; Chair of the Gender Bias Commission; Chair of the Equal Opportunity Commission; a Governor on the Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors; Chair of the 20th Judicial Circuit Fee Arbitration Committee; and a member of the Special Committee to Study the Florida Constitution Amendment Process.

Commissioner Lombardo also played a key role in creating the opportunity for the District to merge with the Big Corkscrew Island Fire Control and Rescue District.

Norman Feder (pronounced “Feeder”) has served the community through proven leadership, strategic planning, and organizational management throughout a distinguished 35-year career in state and county senior management. Subsequently, he was elected in 2012, and has continuously served on the Board of the North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District through successive re-elections. 

Commissioner Feder previously was appointed as Administrator of the Collier County Transportation Services Division in 2000. Amid rapid growth and longstanding underinvestment in infrastructure, he accepted the role of the County’s first Transportation Division Administrator, leading efforts to address significant transportation challenges. In this capacity, Commissioner Feder oversaw the construction of more than 240 lane miles of new roadways, established the Collier Area Transit (CAT) system, expanded outsourcing initiatives, and enhanced the operations and maintenance of county transportation systems. Under his leadership, deficient roadways were improved, travel times were reduced, and transportation corridors were developed with landscaping that enhanced property values and community character. 

Commissioner Feder also led the consolidation of the Transportation Division with the Community Development and Environmental Services Division, forming the current Growth Management Division. This restructuring reduced the number of department directors while realigning staffing to maintain service levels efficiently and effectively. 

Before joining Collier County, Commissioner Feder opened the first Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) office in Fort Myers in 1986, serving as District One Director of Planning and Programs and Director of the Southwest Area Office. From 1982 to 1986, he served in Tallahassee as Manager of FDOT’s Policy and Planning Section, where he successfully worked with the Florida Legislature on revisions to the Florida Transportation Code and the approval of the state’s first Statewide Transportation Policy Plan. 

Commissioner Feder holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Studies from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, and a Master’s Degree in Planning from Florida State University. He was a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and served as President of Greater Naples Leadership. 

In his role with North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District, Commissioner Feder is proud to work alongside the management and staff of North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District and recognizes their dedication to serving the community. He helped spearhead the consolidation of the Big Corkscrew Island Fire Control District and the North Naples Fire District, resulting in the effective and efficient operations of North Collier Fire that serve the residents and visitors of the expanded District.

Originally from Long Island, New York, Mr. Calamari has been a resident of North Collier for more than 20 years.

Mr. Calamari has served in public service since 1984 and in emergency services since 1989. His career began with the New York City Fire Department prior to his relocation to Florida. After moving to Florida, he continued his commitment to the fire service as a volunteer with the former Golden Gate Fire Department, where he also served for two years as President of the Firefighters’ Association.

Since 2001, Commissioner Calamari has served as Deputy Commander of a national disaster medical team, responding to numerous large-scale emergencies across the country. His deployments have included Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana (2005), Hurricane Ike in Texas (2008), Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico (2017), and Hurricane Lane in Hawaii (2018).

During the severe hurricane season of 2004, Commissioner Calamari led Disaster Recovery Centers throughout Southwest Florida and received commendations in recognition of his dedication and service.

Commissioner Calamari earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, graduating Magna Cum Laude, from Hodges University in Naples. He was also inducted into the Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society.

A Naples native, Christopher Crossan joined the fire service as a volunteer at the age of 18. He went on to serve for 30 years as a career firefighter, earning a degree in Fire Science and retiring from Marco Island Fire Rescue in 2021 at the rank of Division Chief.

Previously, Commissioner Crossan served as a Fire Commissioner for the Big Corkscrew Island Fire Control and Rescue District, where he played a key role in guiding the merger between Big Corkscrew and North Naples. That effort resulted in the formation of today’s North Collier Fire Rescue District in 2015.

Following the merger, Commissioner Crossan continued his service on the newly formed North Collier Fire Rescue District Board of Fire Commissioners through 2021.

Commissioner Crossan remains dedicated to protecting and serving the residents of the District in any capacity necessary.

Stephen Popper is the Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Meals of Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger through hands-on community engagement. Since its founding in 2007, Meals of Hope has grown into a nationally recognized organization, distributing more than 115 million meals across the United States and operating the largest network of food pantries in Florida.

Through its 15 food pantries in Collier and Lee counties and multiple out-of-school nutrition programs, Meals of Hope provides weekly food assistance to thousands of families and supports children through school-year and weekend feeding initiatives. Commissioner Popper’s leadership has focused on operational efficiency, community partnerships, and responsible stewardship of resources.

Commissioner Popper earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, with a minor in Marketing, from Babson College. Prior to founding Meals of Hope, he was a partner in a wholesale lumber company, where he managed international sourcing of forest products from Europe, South America, and Asia.

A Rotarian for 28 years, Commissioner Popper has served in numerous leadership roles and has been recognized with the Four Avenues of Service Citation and Rotarian of the Year honors. He has also served in leadership and board roles with several nonprofit and civic organizations, including St. Monica’s Episcopal Church, the Harry Chapin Food Bank, Taste of Immokalee, and the Babson College Alumni Association. He is a graduate of Leadership Collier, Class of 2018.

A North Naples resident since 1994, Commissioner Popper has served as a Fire Commissioner since October 2025. He is committed to fiscal responsibility while ensuring the North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District continues to operate as one of Florida’s premier fire districts.