Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Kim Wintner, Gordon Fornell, James Neilson, Jr., and James Wood, Jr. to the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority.

Kim Wintner

Wintner, of Niceville, is the former President and Owner of Alliance Association Management Company. She served 30 years in the United States Air Force, earning an honorable discharge. Wintner has volunteered her time with the Destin Chamber of Commerce, Okaloosa County Economic Development Council, Emerald Coast Military Affairs Council and the Air Force Armament Museum Foundation. She earned her bachelor’s degree in police administration from Indiana University and her master’s degree in human resources development from Webster University.

Gordon Fornell

Fornell, of Niceville, is an aerospace consultant who served 35 years in the United States Air Force, earning an honorable discharge. He is a member of the Florida Veteran’s Hall of Fame and has been involved with the Air Armament Museum Foundation, Fisher House and the Defense Support Initiative. Fornell earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and his master of business administration from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

James Neilson, Jr.

Neilson, of Destin, is a veteran of the United States Army Reserves and retired with 23 years of experience in the insurance industry. He has served on the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority since 2004 and is the former President and General Manager of the Sandpiper Cove Condominium Association. Neilson has also been involved with the Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs, Destin Harbor Board and the Sacred Heart Foundation.

James Wood, Jr.

Wood, of Destin, is a former Destin City Council Member who served 20 years in the United States Army, receiving an honorable discharge. He has been involved with the Lions Club, Destin Chamber of Commerce, Active Retired Men of Destin, Destin Seafood Festival and the Mattie Kelly Arts Festival. Wood earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from Mississippi State University and his master’s degree in public administration from Auburn University at Montgomery.

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