LCDR C. Stewart Watson, REHS
LCDR Watson with VADM Richard Carmona, Surgeon General
LCDR Watson graduated from the University of Georgia in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health. LCDR Watson is a Registered Environmental Health Specialist with the National Environmental Health Association, an Injury Prevention Fellow with the Indian Health Service, and holds a Level I Investigator Certification with the Food and Drug Administration.
LCDR Watson has served as a Commissioned Officer in United States Public Health Service since 1991. His first assignment was with the Indian Health Service where he worked with Native Americans in Arizona Washington State, and Wisconsin
In March of 2002, LCDR Watson moved to the Food and Drug Administration as an Investigator. From December, 2002, until April, 2004, LCDR Watson managed and maintained the Florida District’s Official Establishment Inventory (OEI) data base for Dietary Supplement firms. The data base consists of more than 70 firms and is used to determine budgeting and resource allocations, as well as workload obligations. In addition, LCDR Watson scheduled, monitored, assigned, and reviewed Dietary Supplement inspections, sample collections, and field exams.
On April 1, 2004, LCDR Watson assumed his new duties as a Public Affairs Specialist for the Food and Drug Administration’s Florida District. In his current position, he answers inquiries from consumers, industry, and the media. He works to develop community outreach activities focused on national, regional, and district priorities.