appointments

Gov. Scott Appoints Ramiro Christen Areces & Elijah A. Levitt to the Miami-Dade County Court

Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointments of Ramiro Christen Areces and Elijah A. Levitt to the Miami-Dade County Court.

Areces, 35, of Coral Gables, is a solo practitioner, and previously practiced with Jorden Burt, LLP. He received his bachelor’s degree from Florida International University and his law degree from the University of Miami. Areces fills the vacancy created by the death of Judge Shelley J. Kravitz.

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Gov. Scott Appoints Ray Berry to North Broward
Hospital District Board of Commissioners

Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Ray Berry to the North Broward Hospital District Board of Commissioners.

Ray Berry, 54, of Davie, is the founder and chief executive officer of Health Business Solutions. He fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning May 11, 2018, and ending June 29, 2021.

Gov. Scott Appoints Dr. Michele Heston to
Florida Center for Nursing Board of Directors

Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Dr. Michele Heston to the Florida Center for Nursing Board of Directors.

Dr. Michele Heston, 58, of Avon Park, is the dean of health sciences for South Florida State College. Dr. Heston was recommended by the State Board of Education pursuant to s. 464.0196, Florida Statutes. She succeeds Dr. Louise Pitts and is appointed for a term beginning May 11, 2018, and ending June 30, 2020.

Gov. Scott Appoints Dr. Mark McKenney to
Florida Trauma System Advisory Council

Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Dr. Mark McKenney to the Florida Trauma System Advisory Council.

Dr. Mark McKenney, 59, of Miami Beach, is a professor of surgery at the University of South Florida. He is appointed for a term beginning May 11, 2018, and ending April 30, 2021.

Gov. Scott Reappoints Two to Statewide Drug Policy Advisory Council

Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Dorothy Groover-Skipper and John Van Delinder to the Statewide Drug Policy Advisory Council.

Dotti Groover-Skipper, of Tampa, is the anti-trafficking director for The Salvation Army Florida Division. She is reappointed for a term beginning May 11, 2018, and ending September 6, 2021.

John Van Delinder, of Callahan, is the executive director of the Sunshine State Association of Christian Schools. He is reappointed for a term beginning May 11, 2018, and ending September 6, 2021.

Gov. Scott Reappoints Two to Polk State College District Board of Trustees

Governor Rick Scott today announced two reappointments to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees.

Mark Turner, 55, of Winter Haven, is a partner at Straughn & Turner, P.A. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and his juris doctorate from Stetson University College of Law. Turner is reappointed for a term beginning May 11, 2018 and ending May 31, 2021.

Teresa Martinez, 63, of Lakeland, is the president and founder of the Institute of Spanish Communication Inc. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida. Martinez is reappointed for a term beginning May 11, 2018 and ending May 31, 2021.

These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

Gov. Scott Reappoints Two to Cape Canaveral Hospital District

Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of two to the Cape Canaveral Hospital District.

Judith George, 75, of Cocoa Beach, is a retired nurse with Creative Care Center. She is reappointed for a term beginning May 1, 2018, and ending August 19, 2019.

Rusty Fischer, 74, of Cocoa Beach, is the owner of Rusty’s Seafood & Oyster Bar. He is reappointed for a term beginning May 1, 2018, and ending August 19, 2019.

Gov. Scott Reappoints Heather Baumwald to Board of Nursing

Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Heather Baumwald to the Board of Nursing.

Heather Baumwald is reappointed for a term beginning May 1, 2018, and ending October 31, 2019.

This appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

Gov. Scott Appoints Walid Sobh to Board of Professional Engineers

Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Walid Sobh to the Board of Professional Engineers.

Walid Sobh, 55, of Orlando, is the president of ECS Florida, LLC. He fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning May 1, 2018, and ending October 31, 2018.

This appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

Gov. Scott Appoints Two to Board of Auctioneers

Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Don Shearer and the appointment of Matthew Varable to the Board of Auctioneers.

Don Shearer, 71, of Kissimmee, is the owner of Auction Services of Kissimmee. He is reappointed for a term beginning May 1, 2018, and ending October 31, 2021.

Matthew Varable, 40, of Tampa, is the director of labor relations for Chemtrade Logistics Corporation. He fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning May 1, 2018, and ending October 31, 2021.

These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.