Governor Rick Scott Reappoints Three to Florida Citrus Commission
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Governor Rick Scott Reappoints Three to Florida Citrus Commission
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the reappointments of Michael W. Haycock, Vernon C. Hollingsworth and James S. Horrisberger to the Florida Citrus Commission.
Haycock, 63, of Longboat Key, has been the vice president of operations for Tropicana Products. Haycock has 18 years of Citrus Industry experience with Proctor and Gamble as well as Tropicana. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. He is reappointed for a term beginning October 19, 2012, and ending May 31, 2015.
Hollingsworth, 52, of Arcadia, is manager of VCH Management Inc. He has maintained 4,000 acres of citrus groves in Hardee and Desoto Counties since 1981. Hollingsworth received his bachelor’s degree from Florida Southern College. He is reappointed for a term beginning October 19, 2012, and ending May 31, 2015.
Horrisberger, 59, of Lakeland, is procurement director for the Coca-Cola Company. Previously, Horrisberger worked for Cargill, Inc. from 1978-2007. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and his master’s degree from the University of St. Thomas. He is reappointed for a term beginning October 19, 2012, and ending May 31, 2015.
These three members join Jesse A. Clark III, Michael J. Garavaglia Jr., G. Ellis Hunt Jr., Martin J. McKenna, Virginia S. Pena, and Michael O. Taylor on the commission.
The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
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