Governor Rick Scott Reappoints 11
Governor Rick Scott today announced 11 reappointments to various boards and commissions throughout the state following the Florida Senate’s failure to consider them for confirmation by adjournment sine die of the 2017 regular legislative session:
Florida Prepaid College Board
Ambassador John Rood, 62, of Jacksonville, is the chairman of the Vestcor Companies, Inc. He is reappointed for a term beginning May 25, 2017, and ending June 30, 2017.
Governing Board of the Northwest Florida Water Management District
Samuel “Bo” Spring, 41, of Port Saint Joe, is the managing member of Big Fish Construction LLC. He is reappointed for a term beginning May 25, 2017, and ending March 1, 2020.
Jonathan Costello, 36, of Tallahassee, is a governmental consultant with Rutledge Ecenia P.A. and an adjunct professor at Florida State University. Costello is reappointed for a term beginning May 25, 2017, and ending March 1, 2020.
Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District
Daniel O’Keefe, 49, of Windermere, is an attorney with Shutts and Bowan LLP. He is reappointed for a term beginning May 25, 2017, and ending March 1, 2020.
Federico Fernandez, 41, of Coral Gables, is an attorney with DiFalco and Fernandez LLLP. He is reappointed for a term beginning May 25, 2017, and ending March 1, 2020.
Governing Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District
Michelle Williamson, 54, of Dover, is a manager at G & F Farms. She is reappointed for a term beginning May 25, 2017, and ending March 1, 2020.
Bryan Beswick, 50, of Arcadia, is a grove manager with Premier Citrus Management LLC. He is reappointed for a term beginning May 25, 2017, and ending March 1, 2020.
Mark C. Taylor, 58, of Brooksville, is the president of TTG Properties Inc. He is reappointed for a term beginning May 25, 2017, and ending March 1, 2020.
Governing Board of the St. Johns River Water Management District
Douglas Bournique, 65, of Indian River, is the executive vice president of the Indian River Citrus League. He is reappointed for a term beginning May 25, 2017, and ending March 1, 2020.
State Retirement Commission
Thomas Napier, 82, of Tallahassee, was a former special projects manager for the Clerk of Circuit Court of Leon County. He is reappointed for a term beginning May 25, 2017, and ending December 31, 2020.
Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Paul Weott, 56, of Bradenton, is the owner of Orthotic and Prosthetic Centers, Inc. He is reappointed for a term beginning May 25, 2017, and ending October 31, 2020.
The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Gov. Scott Appoints Two to Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County
Governor Rick Scott today announced two appointments to the Children’s Services Council of Saint Lucie County.
Richard Del Toro, Jr, 40, of Port St. Lucie, currently serves as the Assistant Chief of Police at the City of Port St. Lucie Police Department. He received his bachelor’s degree from Barry University and his master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University. Del Toro fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning May 25, 2017, and ending November 13, 2017.
Carmine Izzo, Jr, 46, of Port St. Lucie, currently serves as a Lieutenant at the City of Port St. Lucie Police Department. He received his bachelor’s degree from Warner University and his master’s degree from Florida Atlantic University. Izzo succeeds Candice Loupe and is appointed for a term beginning May 25, 2017, and ending November 13, 2019.
Gov. Scott Appoints Randolph Cash to Collier County Housing Authority
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Randolph Cash to the Collier County Housing Authority.
Cash, 62, of Naples, is the president of Flamingo Air Management, Inc. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami. Cash fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning May 25, 2017, and ending October 17, 2018.
Gov. Scott Appoints Two to Board of Professional Engineers
Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Babu Varghese and the appointment of Pankaj Shah to the Board of Professional Engineers.
Varghese, 58, of Davie, is the president of Abtech Engineering, Inc. He is reappointed for a term beginning May 25, 2017, and ending October 31, 2020.
Shah, 72, of Clearwater, is the former chief executive officer of Cumbey and Fair, Inc. He succeeds John Pepper and is appointed for a term beginning May 25, 2017, and ending October 31, 2020.
These appointments are subject to Senate confirmation.
Gov. Scott Appoints Representative Rene Plasencia
to Board of Control for Southern Regional Education
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Representative Rene Plasencia to the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education.
Rep. Plasencia, 44, of Orlando, is a district relations manager with Florida Virtual School and previously served as a classroom instructor for 17 years. He currently represents district 49 in the Florida House of Representatives. Plasencia succeeds Nancy Detert and is appointed for a term beginning May 25, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018.
