Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Patrice Bishop to the Palm Beach State College District Board of Trustees.
Patrice Bishop
Bishop, of Palm Beach Gardens, is Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Risk Management for Kitson and Partners Management Services. She is a member of the Executive Women of Palm Beaches, Secretary of the Babcock Ranch Foundation and is the former Vice President of HR Palm Beach County. Bishop earned her bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University. This appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Monte Stevens to the Tallahassee Community College District Board of Trustees.
Monte Stevens
Stevens, of Tallahassee, is a Partner at The Southern Group. Previously, he was Deputy Chief of Staff at the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation and worked in legislative affairs at the Agency for Healthcare Administration and the Department of Financial Services. Stevens was a member of two national champion debate teams at the University of Missouri-Kansas City where he earned his bachelor’s degree in political science before earning his master’s degree in speech communication from Kansas State University. This appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Marilyn Pearson-Adams to the Pasco-Hernando State College District Board of Trustees.
Marilyn Pearson-Adams
Pearson-Adams, of Brooksville, is the President and Owner of Century 21 Alliance Realty of Spring Hill. She is the current Chair of the Pasco-Hernando State College District Board of Trustees, a Trustee of the First United Methodist Church of Spring Hill, Chair of the Florida Realtors’ Legislative Think Tank and a Past Chair of the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce. Pearson-Adams was inducted in to the National Association of Realtors Hall of Fame in 2020. This appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of David Ciccarello and William Banfield to the Florida Southwestern State College District Board of Trustees.
David Ciccarello
Ciccarello, of Fort Myers, is an attorney and owner of Private Client Title and Escrow. Previously, he was a partner at Wilburn Smith and an associate at Knott Ebelini Hart. Ciccarello has volunteered his time with the Lee Memorial Hospital Advisory Board and is a former Chair of the Florida Bar’s Grievance Committee. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business from Florida State University and his juris doctor from the Stetson University College of Law.
William Banfield
Banfield, of Estero, is the former President of Moran Wealth Management. He has served on the Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Catholic Charities of Lee, Hendry and Glades County Board of Directors and is a member of the Rotary Club of Bonita Springs and the Knights of Columbus. Banfield earned his bachelor’s degree in English from the College of the Holy Cross. These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Troy Tippett to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees.
Troy Tippett
Dr. Tippett, of Pensacola, is a Neurosurgeon, Medical Director and Owner of The Neurosurgical Group. He served in and received Honorable Discharges from the United States Air Force and United States Army Reserve. Tippett has been involved with the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Neurosurgical Education and Research Foundation, Florida Medical Association and the Florida Neurosurgical Society. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri and his doctor of medicine from the University of Tennessee. This appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Teresa Martinez and Mark Turner to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees.
Teresa Martinez
Martinez, of Lakeland, is the President and Founder of the Institute of Spanish Communication. Previously, she was a Spanish and ESOL Teacher with Polk County Schools. Martinez has been involved with the Hispanic Club of Lakeland, the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Florida, Leadership Polk, Heart of Florida Hospital, Polk Vision and the Lakeland Institute for Learning. She earned her associates degree from Polk State College and bachelor’s degree in Spanish education from the University of Central Florida.
Mark Turner
Turner, of Lakeland, is an Attorney and Partner with Straughn and Turner. He is a Past Chair of the Polk State College District Board of Trustees and has supported the Polk State College Foundation. Turner is also a former member of the City of Winter Haven Planning Commission. After studying at Polk State College, he earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and his juris doctor from the Stetson University College of Law. These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
