Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Appointment of Clay Ingram as CEO of Volunteer Florida

On January 25, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Clay Ingram as CEO of Volunteer Florida. “I am happy to announce the appointment of Clay Ingram to lead our state’s volunteer efforts as CEO of Volunteer Florida,” said Governor DeSantis. “Between his leadership in the Florida Legislature and his advocacy for the Pensacola […]

Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Cabinet Appoint Jim Zingale as Executive Director of the Florida Department of Revenue

On January 29, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet unanimously appointed Jim Zingale, PhD, to serve as the Executive Director of the Florida Department of Revenue. “I am happy my fellow cabinet members share my confidence in Jim to lead the Department of Revenue and I thank them in appointing him,” said Governor […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces His Intent to Appoint Ron Bergeron to the South Florida Water Management District Board

On January 29, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his intent to appoint Ron M. Bergeron to the Board of the South Florida Water Management District. “I am happy to announce my plans to appoint Alligator Ron Bergeron to the Board of the South Florida Water Management District,” said Governor DeSantis. “His commitment to the […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Three Key Appointments to the South Florida Water Management District in Naples

On February 21, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Naples, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointments of Charlette Roman, Charlie Martinez and Cheryl Anne Meads to the Board of the South Florida Water Management District in Naples. The Governor was joined by all three appointees as well as Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection Noah Valenstein. “I’m pleased to announce […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Key Appointments to The South Florida Water Management District

On February 27, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointments of John “Jay” Steinle and Scott Wagner to the board of the South Florida Water Management District. The appointments follow six previous appointments made by the Governor to the board in recent weeks since taking office. “I’m pleased to announce the appointments of Jay Steinle […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Five Appointments to the District Board of Trustees of Miami Dade College

On March 21, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointments of Dr. Anay Abraham, Michael Bileca, Benjamin Leon III, Carlos Migoya and Marcell Felipe to the District Board of Trustees of Miami Dade College. “I am pleased to appoint these five individuals to the Board of Trustees of Miami Dade College, an institution that continues […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Major Judicial Appointments in Hillsborough

On March 29, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tampa, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Thomas Palermo to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court and the appointment of Jessica Costello to the Hillsborough County Court. “Mr. Palermo has led an impressive legal career and I am certain he is ready to take this next step as a judge on the […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Three Appointments to the Board of Governors of the State University System

On March 29, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointments of Steven Scott, M.D., Eric Silagy and Kent Stermon to the Board of Governors of the State University System. “Human capital is our greatest strength to ensure the success of our economic future and Florida’s universities lead the way in shaping that success,” said Governor […]

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING Environmental Leaders React to Governor Ron DeSantis’ Appointment of Dr. Thomas K. Frazer as Chief Science Officer

On April 2, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Thomas K. Frazer as the state of Florida’s first Chief Science Officer. Here is what environmental leaders and stakeholders are saying about the appointment: “Yesterday’s announcement reflects Dr. Frazer’s impressive credentials and an equally impressive priority for science. Dr. Frazer is one of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Jay Madara to the Central Florida Expressway Authority

On April 4, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Jay Madara to the Central Florida Expressway Authority. Jay Madara Madara, of Windermere, is the Chief Financial Officer of the Golf Channel and has served on the board of the Central Florida Expressway Authority since 2014. He was treasurer of the Central Florida Expressway […]