Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Florida’s Vital Cruise Industry, Calls on CDC to Rescind No-Sail Order

On March 26, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Governor Also Recommends Over $250 Million to Rebuild Industry Port Canaveral, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis, Attorney General Ashley Moody and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Kevin J. Thibault, P.E. held a roundtable discussion with cruise industry executives and employees to highlight the importance of this critical industry to Florida’s economy. At the roundtable, […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority

On March 26, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

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 […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Dennis Manelli to the Port Tampa Bay Governing Board

On March 26, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dennis Manelli to the Port Tampa Bay Governing Board. Dennis Manelli Manelli, of Tampa, is the General Counsel at Hendry Marine Industries. Previously, he was a Partner at Phelps Dunbar. Manelli has been involved with the Port Tampa Maritime Industry Association, Propeller Club Port of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Charlie Ward to the Tallahassee Community College District Board of Trustees

On March 26, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Charlie Ward to the Tallahassee Community College District Board of Trustees. Charlie Ward Ward, of Tallahassee, is a former professional basketball player and the current Head Coach of Florida State University Schools’ “Florida High” boys basketball team. A Thomasville, Georgia native, Ward attended Florida State […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Richard Komando to the St. Johns River State College District Board of Trustees

On March 26, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Richard Komando to the St. Johns River State College District Board of Trustees. Richard Komando Komando, of Jacksonville, is an attorney and partner at Bradley, Garrison and Komando, P.A. Previously, he was an assistant state attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit Court. Komando has […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Jason Butts and Nathan Stonechipher to the St. Petersburg College District Board of Trustees

On March 26, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jason Butts and Nathan Stonecipher to the St. Petersburg College District Board of Trustees. Jason Butts Butts, of Palm Harbor, is the Vice President of Partnerships and Business Development for SimplyIOA and Insurance Office of America. Previously, he was the Founder and Owner of Commonwealth […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Mark Goodson to the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees

On March 26, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Mark Goodson to the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees. Mark Goodson Goodson, of Palmetto, is the retired President of Goodson Electric. He has been involved with the Manatee Memorial Hospital Board, Manatee Memorial Hospital Foundation, Meals on Wheels, Electrical Council of […]