PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONERS On September 18th, Governor Scott announced his selections for the two vacancies on the Public Service Commission. Chosen from a list of seven applicants, Julie Brown will retain her seat and State Representative Jimmy Patronis will join the Commission. Their terms will end January, 1, 2019.NEW REGIONAL DCF DIRECTOR Bronwyn Stanford, deputy Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
SENATE PRESIDENT STAFF Incoming Senate President Andy Gardiner (R-Orlando) announced several staff positions in his office, with many from Senate President Don Gaetz’s advisors staying. Reynold Meyer will serve as his chief of staff; Carol Gormley as health policy chief; Lisa Vickers as senior policy advisor; Katie Betta as communications director; George Levesque as general counsel; Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH Controversy continues to plague FSU in their search to replace Eric Barron, who left for Penn State in April. William Funk, the consultant hired find the university’s new president, resigned on June 9th days after the FSU Faculty Senate took a vote of no-confidence in the Dallas-based consultant. The faculty Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Bernie Machen will be retiring in December, after serving 10 years as President of the University of Florida. He previously delayed his December 2013 retirement at the request of Governor Scott and the board of trustees. An 18-member search committee comprised of faculty, board members, scientists, alumni and students has been named. Florida Polytechnic University selected Dr. Read more about Movers & Shakers[…]
Alexandre Lopes, a Pre-Kindergarten instructor in Miami-Dade County, has been named Florida’s 2013 Teacher of the Year. Mr. Lopes will be traveling throughout the state discussing education and his methods of teaching. Attorney General Pam Bondi appointed Allen Winsor to serve as solicitor general. In his new position he will be the state’s lead attorney Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]