Governor Rick Scott announced the appointments of Terrance Freeman and Ju’Coby Pittman to the Jacksonville City Council. Freeman will serve during the suspension of City Council Member Reginald Brown and Pittman will serve during the suspension of City Council Member Katrina Brown, both beginning July 10, 2018. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Appoints Two to Jacksonville City Council
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Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Friday, June 8, 2018
Gov. Scott Appoints Jill Danigel to Southeast Volusia Hospital District
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Jill Danigel to the Southeast Volusia Hospital District.
Jill Danigel, 53, of Edgewater, is the former captain of the Edgewater Fire Department. She succeeds Ferdinand Heeb and is appointed for a term beginning June 8, 2018, and ending March 21, 2022.
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Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Gov. Scott Appoints Eleven to the Florida Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers
Governor Rick Scott today announced the five reappointments and six appointments to the Florida Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers.
Dr. Sara Evans, 35, of Pensacola, is an assistant professor at the University of West Florida. She is reappointed for a term beginning June 5, 2018, and ending January 1, 2020.
Cheryl Miller, 40, of Sarasota, is a therapist with Manatee Children’s Services. She succeeds Arwyn Holmes and is appointed for a term beginning June 5, 2018, and ending January 1, 2020.
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Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Monday, May 21, 2018
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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Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Friday, May 11, 2018
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.
Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Tuesday, May 1, 2018
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.
Gov. Scott Appoints Six to Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
Governor Rick Scott today announced five reappointments and one appointment to the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
Sheriff William “Bill” Prummell, 48, of Rotonda West, is the sheriff of Charlotte County. He is reappointed for a term beginning April 13, 2018 and ending August 1, 2021.
Nicholas Marolda, 50, of Lakeland, is a police detective with the Lakeland Police Department. He is reappointed for a term beginning April 13, 2018 and ending January 1, 2021.
Jennifer Sandman, 47, of Royal Palm Beach, is a sergeant patrol officer with the Town of Palm Beach. She is reappointed for a term beginning April 13, 2018 and ending August 1, 2021.
Matthew Williams, 48, of Middleburg, is a master sergeant with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. He is reappointed for a term beginning April 13, 2018 and ending August 1, 2021.
Deputy Sheriff William Weiss, 50, of Stuart, is the deputy sheriff of Martin County. He is reappointed for a term beginning April 13, 2018 and ending August 25, 2020.
Sheriff Tommy Ford, 49, of Lynn Haven, is the sheriff of Bay County. He fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning April 13, 2018 and ending August 1, 2018.
Appointments to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission Announced
Governor Scott Names Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri as Chairman
Governor Rick Scott, Senate President Joe Negron and House Speaker Richard Corcoran today announced appointments to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission within the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Governor Scott also named Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri as Chairman. The Commission was established by SB 7026, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act, signed into law by Governor Scott.
Governor Scott said, “I’m proud to appoint five dedicated Floridians to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission including fathers of two of the victims who were critical in helping a bill get passed quickly. Since the shooting in Parkland, our number one focus has been to make our schools safer while doing everything possible to ensure a tragedy like this never happens again. I’m confident that these appointees will continue the work that has already started in our state to keep our students safe.”
Senate President Joe Negron said, “The Senate appointees include a former classroom teacher and nationally-recognized child advocate, a school board member, a law enforcement officer, a retired school resource officer, and a renowned mental health treatment clinician. This diverse cross-section of professional experience and subject matter expertise, will serve the state well as the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission embarks on the critically important task before it. We can never replace the 17 lives lost, and we can never erase the traumatic experience that lives on in the memories of those who survived this horrific attack. However, this Commission will help ensure we do everything we can to reduce the possibility of a tragedy like this ever happening again.”
House Speaker Richard Corcoran said, “I’m honored to appoint five members to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission. The work and recommendations of this commission will, I believe, serve as a model for the nation in addressing school safety and protecting individual liberty. The appointees to the commission bring decades of experience in law enforcement, prosecution, and training civilians to handle firearms and protect a school. Most importantly, an appointee, Max Schachter, brings the tragic experience of being a father who lost his son in that day’s awful events and who is driven to ensure it never happens to another family ever again. I thank those willing to participate, I commend the courage of the family members who will take on this task, and pray that all the efforts of this commission will meet with success.”
Governor Scott’s appointees are as follows:
Sheriff Larry Ashley, of Okaloosa, is the Okaloosa County Sheriff. Sheriff Ashley has nearly thirty years of law enforcement experience and has earned numerous awards and commendations during his career. He participated in the Governor’s emergency meetings to help develop the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act.
Superintendent Desmond Blackburn, Ph.D., of Brevard County is the Superintendent of Brevard Public Schools. He previously served as a teacher, principal, district trainer, director of school improvement, an area superintendent, and as the chief school performance and accountability office for the Broward County School District. Superintendent Blackburn participated in the Governor’s emergency meetings to help develop the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act.
Chief Kevin Lystad, of Miami Shores, is the Chief of the Miami Shores Police Department. He is the President of the Florida Police Chiefs Association. Chief Lystad will serve as Vice Chair of the Commission.
Ryan Petty, of Parkland, is the father of Aliana Petty, who was murdered at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. He played an integral role in ensuring the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act moved through the Florida Legislature.
Andrew Pollack, of Parkland, is the father of Meadow Pollack, who was murdered at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Following the shooting, Pollack met with local, state, and federal officials, including Governor Scott, to help create a plan to keep our schools safe.
In addition, Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Rick Swearingen will serve as a member of the commission, and the following members shall serve as ex officio members:
- Florida Department of Education Commissioner Pam Stewart
- Florida Department of Children and Families Secretary Mike Carroll
- Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Secretary Christina Daly
- Florida Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Justin Senior
President Negron’s appointees are as follows:
State Senator Lauren Book, M.S. Ed, is an internationally respected and renowned child advocate, former classroom teacher and best-selling author. In 2016, she was elected to represent State Senate District 32, which includes portions of Broward County.
Douglas Dodd is a member of the Citrus County School Board. He served in the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office for over 26 years, retiring as a captain. During his career in law enforcement, Mr. Dodd served as a school resource officer for ten years.
James Harpring is the undersheriff for Indian River County and serves as general counsel to the Sheriff’s Department. He also works as an adjunct professor at Indian River State College and as an instructor at the Treasure Coast Law Enforcement Academy.
Melissa Larkin-Skinner, MA, LMHC, is the Chief Executive Officer at Centerstone Florida. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, she has nearly 25 years of experience in mental health and addictions treatment programs including hospital, outpatient, crisis, community based, forensic and child welfare services.
Marsha Powers is a member of the Martin County School Board. She was elected to the School Board in 2012 and re-elected subsequently.
House Speaker Richard Corcoran’s appointees are as follows:
Max Schachter is the father of Alex Schacter, who was murdered at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Following the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Schachter advocated for school safety improvements and urged members of the Florida Legislature to enact effective legislation.
Sheriff Grady Judd is the Sheriff of Polk County. Prior to becoming Sheriff in 2004, Sheriff Judd graduated from the FBI National Academy, as well as several other prestigious law enforcement academies, and taught 23 years at both the University of South Florida and Florida Southern College.
Sheriff Bob Gualtieri is the Sheriff of Pinellas County and has served with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s office for 35 years. Sheriff Gualtieri also serves on the board of directors for the Florida Sheriff’s Association (FSA), the Major County Sheriff’s Association (MCSA) and the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Suncoast.
Chief Asst. State Attorney Mr. Bruce Bartlett – Serving in the State Attorney’s Office for over 22 years, Mr. Bartlett has prosecuted or taken part in the prosecutions of some of Pinellas’ most notorious criminals. He has practiced since 1979 and is a graduate of Stetson University College of Law.
Chief Chris Nelson currently serves as the Chief of Police for the City of Auburndale, a position he has held since 2012. A graduate of Bartow High School, he started his law enforcement career as a patrol officer with the Bartow Police Department.
Gov. Scott Appoints Two to Board of Dentistry
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of two to the Board of Dentistry.
Dr. Matthew Freedman, 36, of Naples, is an orthodontist with Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics. He succeeds Dr. Robert Perdomo and is appointed for a term beginning March 9, 2018, and ending October 31, 2020.
Dr. Nicholas White, 40, of Longwood, is the owner of Lake Mary Pediatric Dentistry. He succeeds Dr. William Kochenour and is appointed for a term beginning March 9, 2018, and ending October 31, 2021.
These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Gov. Scott Appoints Two to Florida Southwestern State College District Board of Trustees
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointments of Julia du Plooy and Jonathan Martin to the Florida Southwestern State College District Board of Trustees.
du Plooy, 34, of Clewiston, is an independent contractor and owner of Julia du Plooy, LLC, and serves as the president of the Lake Okeechobee Business Alliance. She received her bachelor’s degree from Florida State University. du Plooy succeeds Tristan Chapman and is appointed for a term beginning February 28, 2018 and ending May 31, 2020.
Martin, 36, of Fort Myers, is an attorney with Parvey & Frankel Attorneys, P.A. He received is bachelor’s degree from Stetson University and his juris doctorate degree from Liberty University School of Law. Martin succeeds Brian Chapman and is appointed for a term beginning February 28, 2018 and ending May 31, 2018.
These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
