Jeff Brandes Former Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg) has launched a new endeavor called the Florida Policy Project. The non-partisan research institute will focus on criminal justice reform, property insurance, transportation and housing issues. Brandes served in the Florida Senate from 2012-2022. Tasha Carter Appointed chief recovery director by Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Appointed by Governor DeSantis: Broward College District Board of Trustees Appointed were Cindy Kushner, Fort Lauderdale, partner with Crowe LLP; Alexis Yarbrough, Fort Lauderdale, vice chair of the Fourth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission and former general counsel for FDOT; and Mario Zanotti-Cavazzoni, Weston, senior advisor of organization transformation for CONMEBOL. Reappointed was Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Florida Commission on the Status of Women Appointed were Maruchi Azorin, Tampa, owner and CEO of Villa Rosa Linens; Melissa Stone, Tallahassee, CEO for Cavalry Strategies; and Maria Wells, Jensen Beach, a licensed real estate broker for Lifestyle Realty Group. Major General John D. Haas Appointed Adjutant General of Florida was Major General John D. Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Appointed by Governor DeSantis: Agency for Persons with Disabilities Taylor Hatch is the new director of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. Hatch, former Florida Department of Children and Families deputy secretary, replaces Barbara Palmer. Palmer, who resigned on December 31st, was appointed in 2012 by Governor Rick Scott. Board of Governors of the State Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Citizens Property Insurance Citizens Insurance has named Tim Cerio as its president and CEO. He currently serves as the company’s general counsel. He takes over from Barry Gilway who is retiring after almost 11 years at the helm. Richard Corcoran The New College Board of Directors fired president Patricia Okker and replaced her with former Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]