Governor Scott Appoints Andrea Watt McHugh
to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Andrea Watt McHugh to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court.
McHugh, 38, of Sarasota, has served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit since 2005, and was previously an attorney with Lobeck and Hanson, P.A. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa and a law degree from Florida State College of Law. McHugh fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Andrew D. Owens, Jr.
Governor Scott Appoints Ana Maria Garcia
to the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Court
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Ana Maria Garcia to the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Court.
Garcia, 39, of Marianna, is currently the Jackson County Chief Assistant State Attorney for the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit. Previously, she was in private practice with Carlton Fields, P.A., and with Moye, O’Brien, Pickert, and Dillon, LLP. She received a bachelor’s and law degree from the University of Florida. Garcia fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge William Wright.
Governor Scott Appoints Judge Susanne Wilson
Bullard to the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Judge Susanne Wilson Bullard to the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court.
Bullard, 52, of Gainesville, has served as a County Judge for Alachua County since 2014, and previously served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Eighth Judicial Circuit. She received a bachelor’s and law degree from the University of Florida. Bullard fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Robert E. Roundtree, Jr.
Governor Scott Appoints Judge Tanya Davis
Wilson to the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Judge Tanya Davis Wilson to the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court.
Wilson, 48, of Ocoee, has served as a County Judge for Orange County since 2014. Previously, she served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida from 2004 to 2014. Prior to that, she served as an Assistant Federal Public Defender and as an Assistant Public Defender for the Ninth Judicial Circuit. She received her bachelor and law degrees from the University of Florida. Wilson fills the vacancy created by the death of Judge Scott D. Polodna.
Governor Scott Appoints Anne-Leigh Gaylord
Moe to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court.
Moe, 38, of Tampa, is currently a shareholder with Bush Ross, P.A., and previously served as a federal law clerk for Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington, United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida. She received a bachelor’s degree from Furman University and a law degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. Moe fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Herbert J. Baumann.
Governor Scott Appoints Jared E. Smith to the Hillsborough County Court
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Jared E. Smith to the Hillsborough County Court.
Smith, 41, of Lutz, is currently a shareholder with Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, P.A., and previously served as a JAG Officer with the United States Air Force. He received a bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays State University and a law degree from Washburn University School of Law. Smith fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Walter Heinrich.
Governor Rick Scott Appoints One to Florida Housing Finance Corporation
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Martha Lanahan to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.
Lanahan, 52, of Tampa, is the executive vice president of Regions Bank. She succeeds Brian Katz and is appointed for a term beginning March 31, 2017, and ending November 13, 2020.
This appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.
Governor Rick Scott Appoints Virginia Sanchez to the Governing
Board of the Suwannee River Water Management District
Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Virginia Sanchez to the Governing Board of the Suwannee River Water Management District.
Sanchez, 54, of Old Town, is a co-owner of Sanchez Farms, LLC. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and her master’s degree from Florida A&M University. Sanchez is reappointed for a term beginning March 31, 2017, and ending March 1, 2021.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Governor Rick Scott Appoints J.C. Stoutamire to the
Apalachee Regional Planning Council, Region Two
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of J.C. Stoutamire to the Apalachee Regional Planning Council, Region Two.
Stoutamire, 81, of Hosford, is a former papermaker for St. Joe Paper Co. Additionally, he served on the Liberty County Board of County Commissioners for eight years. Stoutamire fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning March 31, 2017, and ending October 1, 2018.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Governor Rick Scott Appoints Two to the Governing Board
of the St. Johns River Water Management District
Governor Rick Scott today announced one appointment and one reappointment to the Governing Board of the St. Johns River Water Management District.
Susan Dolan, 51, of Longwood, is the director of community affairs for Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. She succeeds Maryam Ghyabi and is appointed for a term beginning March 31, 2017, and ending March 1, 2021.
Douglas Burnett, 72, of St. Augustine, is the president of Doug Burnett and Associates, LLC. He is reappointed for a term beginning March 31, 2017, and ending March 1, 2021.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Governor Rick Scott Appoints Kristin Incrocci
to the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Kristin Incrocci to the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority.
Incrocci, 51, of Sarasota, is the owner and pilot of SRQ Aviation. She received her bachelor’s degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach. Incrocci fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning March 31, 2017, and ending November 17, 2018.
Governor Rick Scott Appoints Luke Buzard to Early
Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County, Inc.
Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Luke Buzard to the Early Learning Coalition Hillsborough County, Inc.
Buzard, 37, of Wesley Chapel, is the pipeline safety director at TECO Energy. He previously served as chair of both the Accounting Circle at University of South Florida and the West Central Region for Connect Florida. Buzard received his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and is reappointed for a term beginning March 31, 2017, and ending April 30, 2020.
Governor Rick Scott Appoints Amy Gowder
to the Florida Defense Support Task Force
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Amy Gowder to the Florida Defense Support Task Force.
Gowder, 41, of Orlando, is the aerospace and defense executive for Lockheed Martin. She received her bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and her master’s degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Gowder fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning March 31, 2017, and ending July 1, 2019.
