TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Mildred Coyne, Jeff Cross, Judith Marty, Troy Stefano, Sharon Taylor-Ellis, Kristin Whitaker, and Burton “Tra” Williams III to the Commission for Independent Education.   Mildred Coyne, PhD Coyne, of Cocoa, is a Senior Vice President of Broward College. She is the Founder and Co-Chair of […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces three appointments to the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims.   Jill Jacobs, of Satellite Beach, to serve as a Judge of Compensation Claims Jacobs has served as a Deputy City Attorney for the City of Palm Beach since 2015. Previously, she worked in private practice […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Amy Derick, Dr. Patrick Hunter, and Nicole Justice and the reappointment of Dr. David Diamond to the Board of Medicine.   Dr. Amy Derick Dr. Derick is the Founder and Owner of Derick Dermatology. She previously served as Chair of the Illinois State […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michael Kessie and Azhar Khan to the State Retirement Commission.   Michael Kessie   Kessie, of Bradenton, is the former Chief of Police of the New College of Florida Police Department. Previously, he served as a Patrol Officer, Sergeant, Detective Lieutenant, Assistant Chief and Deputy Chief […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Charles Keith and Larry Sessions to the Suwannee River Water Management District.   Charles Keith Keith is the President and Owner of American Pawn Brokers, Inc. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge #114, Elks Lodge #893, and the Egypt Temple Shrine. Keith earned […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Cole Oliver and Janet Price to the St. John’s River Water Management District.   Cole Oliver Oliver, of Merritt Island, is an Attorney and Partner with Rossway Swan. He is active in his community, serving on the boards of Cypress Trust, Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Ronald “Ron” Bergeron and Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch to the South Florida Water Management District. Ronald “Ron” Bergeron Bergeron, of Weston, is the President of Bergeron Land Development and Bergeron Properties and Investments Corporation. He is also the Founder of the Bergeron Everglades Museum and Wildlife Foundation. […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Theodore “Ted” Everett and the reappointment of Nicholas “Nick” Patronis and George Roberts to the Northwest Florida Water Management District.   Ted Everett Everett, of Chipley, is the Executive Director of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. He serves as the Chairman for Opportunity Florida […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Elijah “Ed” Armstrong III and William Hogarth to the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Elijah “Ed” Armstrong III Armstrong is a Shareholder with Hill Ward Henderson, P.A. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the Florida Bar Association. Armstrong earned his bachelor’s […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Charbel Barakat, John “Michael” Quijano, and Taylor Smith to the Florida Development Finance Corporation.   Charbel Barakat Barakat, of Tampa, is the Regional General Counsel for D.R. Horton, Inc. He currently serves as a Commissioner for the Second District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating […]