Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Jonathon Manalo to the State Retirement Commission

On April 14, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jonathon Manalo to the State Retirement Commission. Jonathon Manalo Manalo, of Tallahassee, is the Assistant Deputy Commissioner for the Florida Department of Education. Previously, he served as Assistant Vice Chancellor for the Florida Department of Education, the Deputy Secretary of Operations for the Agency for […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Olivia Hoblit to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation

On March 31, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Olivia Hoblit to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.   Olivia Hoblit Hoblit is a Regional Manager for Innisfree Hotels in Amelia Island. She is also the Co-Founder and President of the Trinity Love Hoblit Foundation which supports and funds neurological research, training, and treatment for […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Miami Dade College District Board of Trustees

On March 31, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Roberto Alonso and Marcell Felipe to the Miami Dade College District Board of Trustees.   Roberto Alonso Alonso is the Vice President of Business Development at Costa Realtors and a Miami Dade County School Board Member. He is the former Chair of the Town of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board

On March 31, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jared Novick and Jerry “JJ” Scott to the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board.   Jared Novick Novick, of Oviedo, currently serves on the advisory board of BlueVoyant where he was previously the Head of Strategy. He was a board member for the American […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Thomas Epsky to the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission

On March 31, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Thomas Epsky to the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission.   Thomas Epsky Epsky is the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management for the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners and an Adjunct Professor for Indian River State College. He previously served as a Commissioner […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Alan Gonzalez to the Florida International University Board of Trustees

On March 29, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Alan Gonzalez to the Florida International University Board of Trustees.   Alan Gonzalez Gonzalez, of Miami Lakes, is the Principal Information Technology Systems Administrator for NextEra Florida Power and Light Company. He is an IBM Certified Associate and a Certified Information Systems Auditor by […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Natlie Figgers to the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Board of Trustees

On March 29, 2023, in Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Natlie Figgers to the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Board of Trustees. Natlie Figgers Figgers is the Owner and Founder of Figgers Law, LLC and the Chief Human Resources Officer for Figgers Communication, Inc. She is the Secretary and Treasurer of the Figgers Foundation […]

Governor DeSantis Receives One Bill from the Florida Legislature

On March 28, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until April 4, 2023, to act on this bill.   CS/SB 102 – Housing     ###

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $5.4 Million to Four Small and Rural Florida Communities

On March 28, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $5.4 million to the Town of Callahan, the City of Starke, the City of Haines City and the City of Labelle for community development projects that will expand job opportunities and strengthen public infrastructure for residents.   “This $5.4 million in infrastructure funding we are awarding […]

Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of the Victims of the Tragedy in Nashville, Tennessee

On March 28, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

MEMORANDUM     TO:                  Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development   FROM:            Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:            Tuesday, March 28, 2023   RE:                  Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of the Victims of the Tragedy in Nashville, Tennessee   As a mark of respect for the victims of […]