Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of John Davis as Secretary of the Florida Lottery. “I’m pleased to announce the appointment of John Davis to lead the Florida Lottery,” said Governor DeSantis. “John has extensive experience in the public and private sectors and is involved in his community, donating his time […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Kenward “Kenny” Stone to the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Board of Trustees. Kenward “Kenny” Stone Stone, of Savannah, has served as the co-chief executive officer of Broughton Pharmaceuticals since 2019. Additionally, Stone is the co-founder and managing partner of SL Group Investors, a […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Edward “Tee” Baur to the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees. Edward “Tee” Baur Baur, of Port Royal, is the former President of Baur Properties, a real estate development company. He has volunteered his time as a member of the St. Louis Children’s […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Stephanie Smith, Allison Kinney, Sophia Eccleston, Emmanuel Tormes, Patsy Sanchez, Samuel Robbin, Jonathan Miller and Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson to the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors. Stephanie Smith Smith, of Tallahassee, is the Senior Director of Government Relations for Anthem, Inc. Previously, she was a […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Lori Fahey, Edmund Finder, James “Chip” Byers, Alexis Dempsey, Douglas Hilliard and Todd Jennings to the Florida Endowment Foundation for Vocational Rehabilitation Board of Directors. Lori Fahey Fahey, of Tallahassee, is President and CEO of The Family Café, a non-profit focused on connecting Floridians […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Carey Baker and Ed Kelley to the Local Government Efficiency Task Force. Carey Baker Baker, of Eustis, is the elected Property Appraiser of Lake County. He is a former member of the Florida House of Representatives as well as the Florida Senate where he […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Brent Sparkman, William Blend, Jason Lafser and Bill Benson to the Board of Accountancy. Brent Sparkman Sparkman, of Tallahassee, is a certified public accountant and partner at Carr, Riggs and Ingram. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Florida […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Robbie Roepstorff to the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees. Robbie Roepstorff Roepstorff, of Sanibel, is the President and Director of Edison National Bank of Fort Myers. She is a former Chair of the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees and currently […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jeff Jackson to the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority Board. Jeff Jackson Jackson, of Sarasota, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of PGT Innovations. Previously, he held the positions of Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Executive Vice President of Operations and President and Chief […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of William “Matt” Connell to the Jacksonville Aviation Authority Board of Directors. William “Matt” Connell Connell, of Jacksonville, is the Chief Executive Officer of Total Military Management. He is a two-time Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year and volunteers his time with the Jacksonville […]