Florida Governor DeSantis Overhauls State Boards with New Appointments
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has initiated a significant reshuffle of leadership across various state educational and financial boards. On May 1, 2026, he announced a series of appointments and reappointments affecting institutions from the Panhandle to the Florida Keys. This move includes the return of several experienced individuals to key positions. At Tallahassee State College, Sara Bayliss, Eugene Lamb Jr., and Karen Moore have been reappointed to the District Board of Trustees. In South Florida, Roberto Alonso and Marcell Felipe continue their roles on the Miami-Dade College Board. Broward College will see the return of Zachariah 'Reggie' Zachariah Jr. and Mario Zanotti-Cavazzoni. New appointments include Steven Hughes to the Florida State College at Jacksonville board and Susan Raffanello to the College of the Florida Keys board. Additionally, Gordon 'Flash' Sprague joins the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. The Florida Development Finance Corporation also sees new leadership with Dani...