GOVERNOR CRIST APPOINTS ROB WHEELER AS GENERAL COUNSEL

June 12, 2009

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Governor Crist Appoints Rob Wheeler as General Counsel

TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today announced the appointment of Robert R. “Rob” Wheeler of Tallahassee as general counsel for the Executive Office of the Governor.

“Rob has been a dedicated public servant and has demonstrated tremendous insight regarding matters of justice and fairness,” Governor Crist said. “I am confident his experience and commitment will serve the people of Florida well.”

Wheeler has served as assistant general counsel for Governor Crist since January 2007. Previously, after 10 years of private practice, he served in the criminal appeals division of the Office of the Attorney General since 1998, beginning as an assistant attorney general in the Palm Beach office. In 2000, he relocated to Tallahassee and became bureau chief of the division in 2003. Wheeler received a bachelor’s degree in political science and a law degree from the University of Florida.

“I am honored to continue to assist Governor Crist in his efforts to address the needs of Floridians,” said Wheeler. “I look forward to working with him to achieve his priorities for our state.”