Governor Rick Scott today announced the following appointments:
Second District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission
Eual Tyler Cathey, of Tampa, is the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel for Franklin Street. He succeeds Edward Page and is appointed for a term ending July 1, 2019.
Fourth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
Jennifer Shoaf Richardson, of Jacksonville, is an attorney with Jackson Lewis P.C. She succeeds Michelle Barnett and is appointed for a term ending July 1, 2020.
Ninth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
Tara L. Tedrow, of Winter Park, is an attorney with Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.. She succeeds Paetra T. Brownlee and is appointed for a term ending July 1, 2020.
Tenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
Lydia Zbrzeznj, of Bartow, is an attorney with Frost Van den Boom, P.A. She succeeds Cassandra L. Denmark and is appointed for a term ending July 1, 2020.
Sixteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
Richard McChesney, of Key West, is an attorney with Spottswood, Spottswood, Spottswood & Sterling. He succeeds Piper L. Smith and is appointed for a term ending July 1, 2020.
Michael Puto, of Marathon, was the former City Manager for the City of Marathon. He fills a vacant position for a term ending July 1, 2019.
George Wallace, of Key West, is an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Key West. He succeeds David P. Horan for a term ending July 1, 2018.
Seventeenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
Christina Sanabria, of Coral Springs, is an attorney with Sanabria, Llorente, Marsh & Associates. She succeeds Zachariah P. Zachariah and is appointed for a term ending July 1, 2020.
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Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Friday, January 5, 2017
Gov. Scott Announces Eight Appointments to Multiple State Boards
Governor Rick Scott today announced seven reappointments and one appointment to multiple state boards.
Florida Gateway College District Board of Trustees
Dr. Athena Randolph, 60, of Lake City, is co-owner of Randolph Medical Practices. Dr. Randolph is reappointed for a term beginning January 5, 2018, and ending May 31, 2019.
Kathryn McInnis, 71, of Old Town, is a retired occupational specialist for the Dixie County School Board. She is reappointed for a term beginning January 5, 2018, and ending May 31, 2021.
The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Florida Keys Community College District Board of Trustees
Kevin Madok, 55, of Big Pine Key, is the clerk of courts for Monroe County. Madok is reappointed for a term beginning January 5, 2018, and ending May 31, 2020.
This appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Lake-Sumter State College District Board of Trustees
Bryn Blaise, 29, of the Villages, is the construction manager for the Villages Commercial Property Management Blaise is appointed to fill a vacant seat for a term beginning January 5, 2018, and ending May 31, 2019.
Bret Jones, 38, of Clermont, is the principal attorney and owner of the Law Offices of Bret Jones, P.A. Jones is reappointed for a term beginning January 5, 2018, and ending May 31, 2021.
Marcia Butler, 73, of the Villages, previously taught in the Pinellas County school system. Butler is reappointed for a term beginning January 5, 2018, and ending May 31, 2021.
Tim Morris, 59, of Leesburg, is the vice president of Ernie Morris Enterprises, Inc. Morris is reappointed for a term beginning January 5, 2018, and ending May 31, 2021.
These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Board of Occupational Therapy
Dr. Daniel Calvo, 40, of Lakeland, is the regional consultant of clinical services for Accelerated Care Plus. He is reappointed for a term beginning January 5, 2018, and ending October 31, 2021.
This appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Gov. Scott Reappoints Robert “Blake” Gable
to Florida Gulf Coast District Board of Trustees
Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Blake Gable to the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees.
Gable, 46, of Naples, is the chief executive officer at Barron Collier Companies. He has served as a board member of the Immokalee Foundation and as a trustee of the Greater Naples YMCA. Gable received his bachelor’s degree from Tulane University and his master’s degree from Florida Gulf Coast University. He is reappointed for a term beginning January 6, 2018, and ending January 6, 2023.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Gov. Scott Reappoints Two to Florida A&M University Board of Trustees
Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointments of Kelvin Lawson and Dr. Matthew Carter to the Florida A & M University Board of Trustees.
Lawson, 54, of Jacksonville, is a vice president at Acosta Sales and Marketing. He previously served as the director of national accounts for Johnson and Johnson. Lawson received his bachelor’s degree from Florida A & M University. He is reappointed for a term beginning January 5, 2018, and ending January 6, 2021.
Dr. Carter, 65, of Tallahassee, is an attorney and business consultant on energy, economic development, and education with Carter and Associates. He is a United States Army Veteran and previously served as a member of the Board of Governors of the State University System. Dr. Carter is reappointed for a term beginning January 6, 2018, and ending January 6, 2023.
The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Monday, November 20, 2017
Gov. Scott Appoints Danny Nix to Florida
Southwestern State College District Board of Trustees
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Danny Nix to the Florida Southwestern State College District Board of Trustees.
Nix, 40, of Punta Gorda, is the owner of Nix & Associates Real Estate, LLC. He received his bachelor’s degree from Western Governor’s University. Nix succeeds Eric Loche, and is appointed for a term beginning November 20, 2017, and ending May 31, 2018.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Gov. Scott Reappoints Three to Board of
Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of three to the Board of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services.
Keenan Knopke, 67, of Temple Terrace, is the president of Curlew Hills Memory Gardens, Inc. He is reappointed for a term beginning November 20, 2017, and ending September 30, 2021.
Jody Brandenburg, 74, of Jacksonville, is the president of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Homes and Cemeteries. He is reappointed for a term beginning November 20, 2017, and ending September 30, 2021.
Lewis Hall, 54, of Lakeland, is the president of Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes in Serenity Gardens. He is reappointed for a term beginning November 20, 2017, and ending September 30, 2021.
These appointments are subject to Senate confirmation.
Gov. Scott Appoints Linda Dudley to Holmes County Hospital Corporation
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Linda Dudley to the Holmes County Hospital Corporation.
Linda Dudley, 70, of Bonifay, is a former loan officer for the United States Department of Agriculture. She fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning November 20, 2017, and ending August 15, 2019.
Appointments by Gov. Rick Scott for Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Gov. Scott Appoints Chief Melanie Bevan to Statewide Council on Human Trafficking
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Chief Melanie Bevan to the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking.
Bevan, 52, of Bradenton, is the Chief of Police at the Bradenton Police Department. Bevan is a 31-year veteran law enforcement officer who most previously served as Assistant Chief at the St. Petersburg Police Department. She received her bachelor’s degree from Saint Leo University, her master’s degree from Troy State University, and her doctor of education degree from Argosy University. Bevan fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning November 15, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018.
Gov. Scott Reappoints Representative Larry Metz to Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame Council
Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment Representative Larry E. Metz to the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame Council.
Metz, 62, of Yalaha, has served in the Florida House of Representatives since 2010 and has practiced with the Metz Law Firm P.A. since 2007. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1976 to 1982, including active duty until 1980. Metz received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and a law degree from Florida State University. He is appointed for a term beginning November 15, 2017, and ending June 30, 2020.
Gov. Scott Appoints Two to Medical Examiners Commission
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointments of Sheriff James “Harrell” Reid and State Attorney Jeffrey Siegmeister to the Medical Examiners Commission.
Sheriff Reid, 70, of Jasper, currently serves as the Sheriff of Hamilton County. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. Sheriff Reid is appointed to fill a vacant seat due to the resignation of Sheriff Paul Beseler, for a term beginning November 14, 2017, and ending August 21, 2021.
State Attorney Seigmeister, 49, of Live Oak, currently serves as the State Attorney of the Third Judicial Circuit of Florida. He received his bachelor’s and law degrees from the University of Florida. Seigmeister is appointed to fill a vacant seat due to the resignation of Angela Corey, for a term beginning November 14, 2017, and ending July 1, 2019.
Appointments by Gov. Rick Scott for Thursday, November 9, 2017
Gov. Scott Appoints Two to Board of Pharmacy
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of two to the Board of Pharmacy.
Dr. Jeffrey Mesaros, 40, of Orlando, is the senior legal counsel of pharmacy practice for CVS Health. Dr. Mesaros received his doctor of pharmacy from the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University. He succeeds Dr. Goar Alvarez and is appointed for a term beginning November 9, 2017, and ending October 31, 2020.
David Wright, 53, of Fort Pierce, is the owner of Butterfield Pharmacy. Wright received his bachelor of pharmacy from the University of Kentucky. He succeeds Debra Glass and is appointed for a term beginning November 9, 2017, and ending October 31, 2019.
These appointments are subject to Senate confirmation.
Gov. Scott Appoints Patrice Vance to Florida Center for Nursing Board of Directors
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Patrice Vance to the Florida Center for Nursing Board of Directors.
Patrice Vance, 53, of Tampa, is the division vice president of clinical operations and quality for HCA West Florida Division. Vance received her master’s degree in nursing from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. She succeeds Dora Krauss and is appointed for a term beginning November 9, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018.
Gov. Scott Reappoints Gary Wendt to Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees
Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Gary Wendt to the Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees.
Wendt, 75, of Ft. Lauderdale, currently serves as the Chairman of Deerpath Capital Management, LP. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his master’s degree from Harvard University. Wendt is reappointed for a term beginning November 9, 2017, and ending June 30, 2022.
This appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Gov. Scott Reappoints Joe Wright to South Florida State College District Board of Trustees
Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Joe Wright to the South Florida State College District Board of Trustees.
Wright, 61, of Avon Park, is the president of V. W. Farms, Inc. He received his bachelor’s, master’s and juris doctorate from the University of Florida. Wright is reappointed for a term beginning November 9, 2017, and ending May 31, 2019.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Gov. Scott Reappoints Danny Ryals III to Chipola College District Board of Trustees
Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Daniel “Danny” Ryals to the Chipola College District Board of Trustees.
Ryals, 66, of Altha, is a broker with Danny Ryals Real Estate and the owner of R & R Warehouses. Ryals is reappointed for a term beginning November 9, 2017 and ending May 31, 2021.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Gov. Scott Reappoints Les Daniels to Health Care District of Palm Beach County
Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Les Daniels to the Health Care District of Palm Beach County.
Les Daniels, of Palm Beach, is the operating partner of AE Industrial Partners, LLC. Daniels received his bachelor’s degree in economics from Fordham University. He is reappointed for a term beginning November 9, 2017, and ending September 30, 2020.
Board of Governors appoints university trustees
The Board of Governors today made the following appointments to boards of trustees across the State University System. Appointees were selected from a competitive field of applicants and are subject to attending a Board of Governors’ orientation, the Trustee Summit, and confirmation by the Florida Senate. All appointments are for five-year terms beginning Jan 6, 2018. The appointment term for Florida Polytechnic University begins November 9, 2017.
- Ms. Kimberly Moore was reappointed to the Florida A&M University Board of Trustees. She is the vice president for workforce innovation at Tallahassee Community College.
- Mr. Brent Burns was appointed to the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees. He is the president and chief operating officer of JM Family Enterprises, Inc.
- Mr. Richard Eide was appointed to the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees. He is the owner of Princess Palm Sales, LLC.
- Mr. Roger Tovar was appointed to the Florida International University Board of Trustees. He is the owner and CEO of Palmetto57 Auto Group, AMS Group, Chicagoland Restaurants, and Albany Auto Group.
- Dr. Louis Saco was appointed to the Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees. He is the CEO of Watson Clinic, LLP, chair of Watson Clinic Foundation Board of Directors, and medical director and member of Lakeland CEO and diagnostic center.
- Mr. Jim Henderson was appointed to the Florida State University Board of Trustees. He is past president and chief operating officer of Brown & Brown Insurance.
- Mr. George Skestos was reappointed to the New College of Florida Board of Trustees. He is founder of Homewood Corporation, Trinity Home Builders, and Franklin Bank.
- Ms. Beverly Seay was reappointed to the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees. She is executive director of the Nebraska Applied Research Institute.
- Dr. Anne Egan was appointed to the University of North Florida Board of Trustees. She is a pediatrician and partner at the Carithers Pediatric Group and section chief of pediatrics at St. Vincent’s Hospital.
- Ms. Suzanne Lewis was reappointed to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. She is a management and leadership consultant and former superintendent of Yellowstone National Park.
Governor Rick Scott appointments for Monday, October 16, 2017
Governor Rick Scott Appoints Two to Florida
Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Rabbi Yosef Weinstock and Rabbi Pinchas Taylor to the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council.
Weinstock, 38, of Hollywood, is Senior Rabbi at Young Israel of Hollywood-Fort Lauderdale. He succeeds Alan Dimmitt and is appointed for a term beginning October 16, 2017 and ending July 18, 2021.
Taylor, 33, of Plantation, is a Rabbi at the Chabad of Plantation and a Chaplain for hospice organizations. He succeeds Leonel Mesa and is appointed for a term beginning October 16, 2017 and ending July 18, 2020.
Gov. Scott Appoints Three to Florida Violent Crime and Drug Control Council
Governor Rick Scott today announced one reappointment and two appointments to the Florida Violent Crime and Drug Control Council.
William Snyder, 65, of Stuart, currently serves as the Sheriff of Martin County and received his bachelor’s degree from Florida Gulf Coast University. Sheriff Snyder is reappointed for a term beginning October 16, 2017, and ending on June 30, 2019.
A.J. “Tony” Smith, 58, of Apalachicola, currently serves as the Sheriff of Franklin County and received his bachelor’s degree from Barry University. Sheriff Smith succeeds retired Sheriff Ben Johnson and is appointed for a term beginning October 16, 2017, and ending on June 30, 2019.
Robert Hicks, 47, of Leesburg, is the Chief of Police at the City of Leesburg Police Department. He received his bachelor’s degree from Warner University and his master’s degree from Columbia Southern University. Chief Hicks succeeds Chief Jeffrey Chudnow and is appointed for a term beginning October 16, 2017, and ending on June 30, 2019.
Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Monday, August 28, 2017
Gov. Scott Appoints Three to Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority
Governor Rick Scott today announced two reappointments and one appointment to the Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority
Danny Alvarez, 43, of Seffner, is a managing member at The Alvarez Legal Group. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, his master’s degree from Troy State University, and his juris doctorate from Stetson University College of Law. He is reappointed for a term beginning August 28, 2017 and ending July 1, 2020.
Vincent J. Cassidy, 58, of Tampa, is the Chief Executive Officer of Majesty Title Services, LLC. He received his bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and graduated from the University of Virginia’s Graduate School of Banking with honors. He is reappointed for a term beginning August 28, 2017 and ending July 1, 2021.
Shaun Oxtal, 30, of Tampa, is the director of Capright. He received his bachelor’s degree from Florida State University. Oxtal is appointed to a vacant seat for a term beginning August 28, 2017, and ending July 1, 2018.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Gov. Scott Appoints Four to Clay County Development Authority
Governor Rick Scott today announced four appointments to the Clay County Development Authority.
Keith R. Ward, 56, of Orange Park, is the president of Thomas May Construction Company. He succeeds Matthew Carlton for a term beginning August 28, 2017 and ending July 1, 2021.
Bruce Butler, Jr., 37, of Green Cove Springs, is a Federal Law Enforcement Officer. He received his bachelor’s degree from Florida A & M University. He succeeds Ernest Dobson for a term beginning August 28, 2017 and ending July 1, 2021.
Tom Morris, 62, of Middleburg, is the executive director of Clay County Utility Authority. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati and his master’s degree from the University of North Florida. He succeeds William Randall for a term beginning August 28, 2017 and ending July 1, 2021.
Amy Pope Wells, 46, of Green Cove Springs, is the owner of Link Staffing Services and president of Tire Diva, Inc. She received her associate’s degree from the ACC school of nursing. She fills a vacant seat for a term beginning August 28, 2017 and ending July 1, 2019.
Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Gov. Scott Appoints Three to Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointments of Jim Holton, Melanie Griffin, and Cliff Manuel to the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority.
Holton, 63, of Indian Shores, is the president and owner of Holton Companies. He received his bachelor’s degree from Stanford University and his law degree from Boston University. Holton is appointed as chair for a term beginning August 15, 2017, and ending August 15, 2019.
Griffin, 36, of Tampa, is a shareholder at Dean Mead Law Firm. She received her bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and juris doctorate from Florida State University and is appointed for a term beginning August 15, 2017 and ending August 15, 2019.
Manuel, 59, of Brooksville, is the CEO of Coastal Engineering Associates, Inc. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and is appointed for a term beginning August 15, 2017 and ending August 15, 2019.
Gov. Scott Appoints Mike Bell to District Board of
Trustees, Florida State College at Jacksonville
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Mike Bell to the District Board of Trustees, Florida State College at Jacksonville.
Mike Bell, 53, of Fernandina Beach, is the vice president of public affairs at Rayonier, Inc. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland. Bell succeeds Dr. Patricia White and is appointed for a term beginning August 15, 2017, and ending May 31, 2021.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Gov. Scott Reappoints Two to Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
Governor Rick Scott announced today the reappointments of Brigadier General (Ret) Arthur “Chip” Diehl, III and Gary Harrod to the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority.
Diehl, III, 63, of Tampa, is the managing director of Diehl and Associates and a retired Brigadier General with the United States Air Force. He received his bachelor’s degree from the United States Air Force Academy and his master’s degree from the University of Southern California. He is reappointed for a term beginning August 15, 2017 and ending July 1, 2021.
Harrod, 68, of Tampa, is the CEO of Harrod Properties, Inc. He received his bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University. He is reappointed for a term beginning August 15, 2017 and ending July 1, 2021.
Gov. Scott Reappoints Ron Duell to Jackson County Hospital District
Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Ron Duell to the Jackson County Hospital District.
Ron Duell, 73, of Alford, is the former assistant vice president of SunTrust Investment Services. He is reappointed for a term beginning August 15, 2017, and ending July 31, 2018.
