Movers and Shakers

Local Government Efficiency Task Force Appointed were former Representative Carey Baker, Eustis, Property Appraiser of Lake County; and Ed Kelley, Ormond Beach, outgoing county chair of Volusia County.

Northwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Appointed was Angus “Gus” Andrews, DeFuniak Springs, owner of Andrews & Arnsdoff Realty and Southern Beach Management.

Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority Board Appointed was Jeff Jackson, Sarasota, president and CEO of PGT Innovations.

South Florida Water Management District Governing Board Appointed was Carlos “Charlie” Martinez, Miami, president of CEM Investments and a partner in the Grove Bay Group.

Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Appointed were Elijah “Ed” Armstrong, III, Dunedin, an attorney with Hill Ward Henderson, P.A.; and John Mitten, Brooksville, franchise owner of a Chick-fil-A in Spring Hill and a Hernando County Commissioner.

St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board Appointed were Doug Bournique, Vero Beach, executive vice president of the Indian River Citrus League; Jon “Chris” Peterson, Jr., Winter Park, president of Hell’s Bay Marine, Inc; and Cole Oliver, Merritt Island, an attorney and partner with Rossway Swan.

Suwannee River Water Management District Governing Board Appointed were Alphonas Alexander, Madison, a consultant with The Forestry Company of Perry; and Larry Sessions, Live Oak, administrator of the Suwannee Valley Transit Authority.

University of Central Florida Board of Trustees Appointed was Joseph Conte, Winter Park, retired president, CEO and co-founder of Consulate Healthcare.

University of North Florida Board of Trustees Appointed was Christopher Lazzara, Atlantic Beach, chief operating officer of MountainStar Capital.

Volunteer Florida Appointed CEO of Volunteer Florida was Corey Simon, Tallahassee, former FSU and professional football player and president of the Big Bend Pop Warner football league.