Governor Rick Scott Appoints Robert Arthur and
Carol Stephenson as Judges of Compensation Claims
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointments of Robert Alan Arthur and Carol Stephenson as Judges of Compensation Claims to the Lakeland and West Palm Beach Districts, respectively.
Arthur, 49, of Brandon, served as a state mediator for the Lakeland District since 2012 and served as the state mediator for the St. Petersburg district from 2005. He was a private mediator from 2004-2005. He received a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and law degree from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Arthur fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge W. James Condry, Lakeland District.
Stephenson, 64, of Boynton Beach, is Field Legal Counsel for Liberty Mutual at the Law Offices of James C. Norris. She previously was staff council at Nationwide Insurance Company from 1989-1999. Stephenson received a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University and law degree from University of Cincinnati College of Law. Stephenson fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Mary D’Ambrosio, West Palm Beach District.
Governor Scott Reappoints Eight Judges of Compensation Claims
Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointments of eight Judges of Compensation Claims:
Judge Wilbur Anderson, 59, of Daytona Beach Shores, has served as a Judge of Compensation Claims for the Daytona Beach District since 2013. He served as a mediator in the same district from 2011 to 2013. From 1988 to 2003, Anderson was a Judge of Compensation Claims in the Jacksonville District. Anderson received a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and law degree from George Washington University.
Judge Diane Beck, 64, of Bradenton, has been a Judge of Compensation Claims for the Sarasota District since 1995. Prior to that, she was a senior attorney for the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitations Services. Beck was also an adjunct professor of business law at Northern State University from 1986 to 1988. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and law degree from Stetson University.
Judge Margret Kerr, 57, of South Miami, has been a Judge of Compensation Claims for the Miami District since 2013. From 2007 to 2013, she practiced with Arrick, Peacock & Kerr. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kent, in the United Kingdom, and law degree from the University of Miami.
Judge Daniel A. Lewis, 60, of Davie, has been a Judge of Compensation Claims for the Fort Lauderdale District since 1988. Prior to that, he was in private practice. He received his bachelor’s and law degrees from the University of Florida.
Judge Ellen H. Lorenzen, 66, of Tampa, has been a Judge of Compensation Claims for the Tampa District since 2004. Previously, she was a sole practitioner from 1998 to 2004. She received a bachelor’s degree from Emory University and law degree from Stetson University.
Judge Mark A. Massey, 53, of Tampa, has been a Judge of Compensation Claims in the Tampa District since 2013. Previously, he was a partner at Walton, Lantaff, Schroeder & Carson, LLC, from 2004 to 2013. He received his bachelor’s and law degrees from the University of Florida.
Stephen L. Rosen, 68, of Tampa, has been a Judge of Compensations Claims since 2009, serving the Jacksonville, Lakeland, Ft. Myers, West Palm Beach, and St. Petersburg Districts during that time. Previously, he was an attorney in private practice at Stephen L. Rosen P.A., from 1993 to 2008. He received a bachelor’s degree from Hamline University and law degree from South Texas College of Law.
Judge Thomas Sculco, 55, of Winter Park, has been a Judge of Compensation Claims in the Orlando District since 2005. From 1997 to 2005, he practiced with the Law Offices of John J. Pine. He received a bachelor’s degree from Brown University and law degree from Boston College.
Governor Rick Scott Appoints Robert Colen to
Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, Inc.
Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Robert Colen to the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, Inc.
Colen, 44, of Ocala, is a building contractor with On Top of the World Communities. He received his bachelor’s degree from American University and his master’s degree from the University of Florida. Colen is reappointed as the chair for a term beginning May 1, 2017, and ending April 30, 2021.
Governor Rick Scott Appoints Two to Early
Learning Coalition of Florida’s Heartland, Inc.
Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Charlotte Heston and the appointment of Ashley Coone to the Early Learning Coalition of Florida’s Heartland, Inc.
Heston, 59, of Sebring, is the vice president of corporate services for the Peace River Electric Cooperative. She is reappointed as the Chair, for a term beginning May 1, 2017, and ending April 30, 2021.
Coone, 34, of Arcadia, serves as president of ASC Consulting and Marketing. She received her bachelor’s degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and master’s degree from Webster University. Coone is appointed to fill a vacant seat for a term beginning May 1, 2017, and ending April 30, 2020.
