Florida - Thursday December 8, 2022: Governor DeSantis has made the following 14 appointments to various state boards and commissions:
Three appointed to the Board of Osteopathic Medicine
Christopher Creegan - Creegan is the Owner and Broker of Creegan Group. He was recognized in 2022 by RealTrends as one of the top Realtors based on number of homes sold, ranking #31 out of all Realtors in the United States. Creegan earned his associate degree from Seminole State College.
Dr. Monica Mortensen - Dr. Mortensen is a Pediatric Endocrinologist with Nemours Children’s Health. She is a Courtesy Assistant Professor for the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville. Dr. Mortensen earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Loyola University, her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Midwestern University, and completed her fellowship in pediatric endocrinology from the University of Chicago.
Dr. Gregory Williams - Dr. Williams is a Physician with Tallahassee Primary Care Associates. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and is a Clinical Assistant Professor for the Florida State University College of Medicine. Dr. Williams earned his bachelor’s degree from Palm Beach Atlantic College and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Southeastern University.
These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Seven appointed to the Gulf Coast State College District Board of Trustees
Tricia Berry - Berry, of Panama City, is the Co-Owner of Panhandle Pediatric Dentistry. She is a current member of the Government Affairs Committee of the Bay County Chamber of Commerce. Berry earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from the University of Florida.
Bill Cramer - Cramer, of Panama City Beach, is the Owner of Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC. He is a current board member of the Florida College System Foundation and Chapter President of the local Air Force Association. Cramer earned his bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of North Carolina and his juris doctor from Harvard University.
Abel De La Rosa, Ph.D. - De La Rosa, of Port St. Joe, is the Chairman of the Board of Antios Therapeutics and Senior Scientific and Strategic Advisor to the company. He co-invented ATI-2173, a molecule used in the treatment of Hepatitis B. De La Rosa earned his bachelor's degree in microbiology from the University of California and his Doctor of Philosophy in microbiology from Miami University.
Caroline Windham - Windham, of Panama City, is the Owner and Office Manager of David D. Windham, DMD. She is the current President of the Bay County Genealogical Society and a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Windham attended the University of Florida.
Frank Hall - Hall, of Lynn Haven, is the Northwest Florida President of BancorpSouth Bank. He currently serves on the Value Adjustment Board for Bay County. Hall earned his bachelor’s degree in business management from Florida State University.
Charles Powell - Powell, of Panama City, is a Business Lending Manager with Innovations Federal Credit Union. Powell was previously appointed to the Board of Landscape Architects and is the former Chair of the Bay County Chamber of Commerce and the Bay County Military Affairs Committee. Powell earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and real estate from Florida State University.
Joe Tannehill Jr. - Tannehill, of Panama City, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of MERRICK Industries. He previously served on the Board of Directors and is the former Treasurer of the Northwest Florida Manufacturers Council. Tannehill earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Vanderbilt University, his master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Kentucky, and his master’s degree in business administration from Dartmouth College.
These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
One appointed to the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission.
Geri Atkinson-Hazelton - Atkinson-Hazelton, of Tallahassee, is the former General Counsel for the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission. She is a current member of the Florida Bar and received an award for excellence in public service from the Government Lawyer Section of the Florida Bar in 2007. Atkinson-Hazelton earned her bachelor's degree and her juris doctor from Florida State University.
This appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Three appointed to the Health Care District of Palm Beach County
Tracy Caruso -
Caruso, of Delray Beach, is the President of Delray Beach Executive Suites. She serves as the Vice Chair of the Palm Beach County Housing and Finance Authority and previously served on the Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board. Caruso earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from New York University.
Patrick Rooney - Rooney, of West Palm Beach, is the President of the Palm Beach Kennel Club. He previously served as a State Representative of the Florida House of Representatives from 2010 to 2016. Rooney earned his bachelor’s degree in political science form Clemson University, his master’s degree in business administration from Lehigh University, and his juris doctor form Villanova University.
Carlos Vidueira - Vidueira, of West Palm Beach, is the Vice President of Huizenga Holdings, Inc. He currently serves as the President of the Superyacht Life Foundation. Vidueira earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Southern California and his master’s degree in business administration from the University of California.
These appointments are not subject to the approval of the Florida Senate.