Northwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Appointed were Jerome “Jerry” Pate, Pensacola, owner of Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation and Jerry Pate Design and a former professional golfer; Anna Upton, Tallahassee, managing member of Anna H. Upton, P.L. and general counsel to The Everglades Foundation; and John Alter, Malone, manager of a family-run tree Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Governor DeSantis Appointments: Florida Building Commission Reappointed were W. Grey Marker II, Fort Lauderdale, CEO of Marker Construction Group; Michael Bourré, Fleming Island, president of Bourré Construction Group and president of the Florida Home Builders; and Paul Jones, Jacksonville, president and CEO of W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc. Florida International University Board of Trustees Appointed Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Governor DeSantis Appointments: Agency for Healthcare Administration Tom Wallace has been chosen to be the next Florida Medicaid director. Wallace replaces Beth Kidder who left for a position at Health Management Associates. Wallace previously served as a deputy secretary at AHCA. Board of Nursing Eight were appointed to the Board of Nursing. You may view Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Ramon Alexander The Florida House Democrats have chosen Representative Ramon Alexander (D-Tallahassee) as their next leader. He will lead the Caucus in the 2023 and 2024 legislative sessions. He is replacing Ben Diamond (D-St. Petersburg) who will be running in 2022 to replace Democratic Congressman Charlie Crist. Loranne Ausley Senator Loranne Ausley (D-Tallahassee) has been Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Governor DeSantis Appointments Cory Dowd Cory Dowd is the new deputy legislative affairs director. Dowd previously served as policy adviser to Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Núñez. Taryn Fenske Joining Governor DeSantis’ staff as communication director was Taryn Fenske. Fenske previously served as the communications director for the Florida Department of Education. She replaces Fred Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]