Stuart, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch to the board of the South Florida Water Management District in Stuart. The appointment came just hours after the Governor announced the appointments of Charlette Roman, Charlie Martinez and Cheryl Anne Meads to the board of the South Florida Water Management District […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointments of Carson Good, Randall Hunt, Ralph Martinez and Jason Pirozzolo to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. Carson Good, of Winter Park, is a Managing Director of Jones Lang LaSalle Americas. He received his bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and his Master of Business Administration […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Judge Stephen Everett to the Second Circuit Court. The Second Circuit covers the following counties: Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty and Wakulla. “I’m impressed with Judge Everett’s judicial philosophy as he understands the role of a judge is in restraint,” said Governor DeSantis. “He […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Lewis Bear, Jr. to the Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc. Board of Directors.  “Since Hurricane Michael, communities throughout Northwest Florida have faced immense challenges in their recovery efforts,” said Governor DeSantis. “The Triumph Gulf Coast Board of Directors is focused on overseeing funds to address […]

Miami, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michelle Alvarez Barakat and Tanya Brinkley to the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court. “While reviewing the applicants for the Eleventh Circuit, Judges Barakat and Brinkley stood out from the rest,” said Governor DeSantis. “Their extensive legal experience, judicial philosophy of restraint and respect for the […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Brian Lamb to the Board of Governors of the State University System. “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Lamb to the Board of Governors of the State University System,” said Governor DeSantis. “He’s done a great job at USF and I […]

West Palm Beach, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Thomas K. Frazer as the State of Florida’s first Chief Science Officer. Joining Governor DeSantis at the announcement were Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Noah Valenstein and leadership of Florida’s environmental organizations. On January 10, Governor DeSantis announced major water […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his appointment of Major General James O. Eifert as the next Adjutant General of Florida. Major General Eifert will replace current Adjutant General Michael A. Calhoun “I am pleased to appoint Major General James Eifert as the next Adjutant General of Florida,” said Governor DeSantis. “As a […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Meredith Charbula to the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court. Meredith Charbula Charbula is currently a judge on the Duval County Court, having served since 2017. Prior to joining the bench, she served as the Director for Legal Divisions in the State Attorney’s Office for the […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointments of Brian Welke and Danny Mosley to the Fifth Circuit Court. Brian Welke Welke, 54, of Wisconsin, has served as a Judge of Lake County since 2016. He received his bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and his law degree from the University of Tulsa. […]