Movers and Shakers

Appointments by Governor DeSantis

Northwest Florida Water Management District Reappointed were Kellie Ralston, vice president of conservation and public policy for the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust; and Anna Upton, CEO of The Everglades Trust and the managing member of Anna H. Upton, P.L.

School Board of Okaloosa County Appointed was Brett Hinely, president of Cove Marine, Inc.

School Board of Osceola County Appointed was William “Scott” Ramsey, owner and operator of Ramsey Cattle, Ramsey Feed Company, LLC, and P-R Sod.

South Florida State College District Board of Trustees Appointed were Denise Grimsley, CEO of The Development Group and former State Senator; and Alison Hancock, a commercial relationship manager for SouthState Bank.

South Florida Water Management District Reappointed were Benjamin Butler, partner and vice president of Butler Oaks Farm, Inc.; and Carlos “Charlie” Martinez, owner and manager of CEM Investments, Inc.

Southwest Florida Water Management District Appointed was Joshua Gamblin, ranch manager of Stolen Saddle Ranch. Reappointed were John Mitten franchise owner of Chick-fil-A in Spring Hill and a former Chairman of the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners; and Michelle Williamson, manager of G & F Farms, LLC.

State Board of Education Appointed was Daniel Foganholi, director of legislative affairs for New Generations Children’s Ministry.

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees Appointed were Jaime DiDomenico, vice president of The Wrench Group, LLC; and Brittany Riner, president of Liber Consulting.

St. Johns River Water Management District Reappointed were Douglas Bournique, executive vice president and general manager of the Indian River Citrus League and the St. Lucie River Issues Team; and Rob Bradley, partner at Oak Strategies, LLC and an attorney and managing partner at Bradley, Garrison, & Komando, P.A.

Suwannee River Water Management District Appointed was George Wheeler, owner of Wheeler Tree Farm. Reappointed were Harry Smith, employed at Mayo Ag Services: and Larry Thompson, president of Straw America, LLC and the vice president of Nature’s Source

.Tallahassee State College District Board of Trustees Appointed was Monesia Brown, vice president of government relations at North Highland. Reappointed were Jonathan Kilpatrick, founder and CEO of Trulight, LLC.; and Frank “Monte” Stevens, partner at The Southern Group