Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Construction Industry Licensing Board

On April 29, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Bradley Barreto, Robert Maphis, Michael Sasso, Michael Strickland, and Brian Zettle to the Construction Industry Licensing Board. Bradley Barreto Barreto, of Coral Gables, is the Principal and Broker of Barreto Real Estate Group, LLC. He is currently appointed to the Millennial Task Force by Miami-Dade […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Boating Advisory Council

On May 6, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Larry DeHays, John Stephens, James Suber, Christopher Wagoner, and James Zurbrick to the Boating Advisory Council. Larry DeHays DeHays, of Fort Myers Beach, is a Boat Captain for Adventures in Paradise and Shell Point Retirement. He is a veteran of the United State Navy and […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Bruce Grant to the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame Council

On May 6, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Bruce Grant to the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame Council. Bruce Grant, PhD Grant, of Tallahassee, is a retired Colonel from the United States Army. He previously worked for Enterprise Florida, Inc. and the Executive Office of the Governor. He is a current member of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Virtual School Board of Trustees

On May 6, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Rafael “Tony” Arza and Kelly Garcia to the Florida Virtual School Board of Trustees. Raphael “Tony” Arza, PhD Arza, of Miami, is an Educational Consultant for Mountain Moving Strategies. He is currently appointed to the Charter School Appeal Commission under the Florida Department of Education. […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Anthony Barbar to the Enterprise Florida Board of Directors

On May 6, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Anthony Barbar to the Enterprise Florida Board of Directors.   Anthony Barbar Barbar, of Boynton Beach, is President and Chief Executive Officer of Barbar and Associates. He has volunteered his time with the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, Boca Helping Hands and the Palm Beach […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Florida Gaming Control Commission

On May 6, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of John MacIver and John D’Aquila and the reappointment of Julie Imanuel Brown, Michael Yaworsky and Charles Drago to the Florida Gaming Control Commission.     John MacIver MacIver, of Tallahassee, serves as General Counsel to Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis and the Department of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Eight to the Florida Rehabilitation Council

On May 6, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Victoria Gaitanis, Canada West and the reappointment of Tammy Davis, Allison Klein, Lisa Mason, Jose Morales, Sandra Rancano, and John “JB” Seiner to the Florida Rehabilitation Council. Victoria Gaitanis Gaitanis, of Tallahassee, is the Bureau Chief for Special Education at the Florida Department of Education. […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Board of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services

On May 6, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Joseph Brandenburg, Vincent Ferreira, Janis Liotta, Jill Peeples, and Darrin Williams of to the Board of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services. Joseph Brandenburg Brandenburg, of Jacksonville, is President, Funeral Director, and Embalmer of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home. He is a veteran of the United States Army […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Representative Cord Byrd as Secretary of State

On May 13, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Representative Cord Byrd as Florida’s Secretary of State. Rep. Byrd, a Jacksonville attorney, has been a staunch advocate for election security, public integrity, the fight against big tech censorship and the de-platforming of political candidates. Representative Byrd has served in the Florida House […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Patrick Hogan to the Board of Directors of Florida Achieving a Better Life Experience

On May 13, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Patrick Hogan to the Board of Directors of Florida Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE).   Patrick Hogan Hogan, of Land O’Lakes, is the Managing Shareholder of Hogan Legal Services, P.A. and works with Bay Area Legal Services. He is a member of the […]