Governor Ron DeSantis finalized several key administrative decisions on Friday, announcing the reappointment of four commissioners to the Halifax Health Board and the selection of six members for the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council.
The announcements emphasize a reliance on established leadership across the state’s healthcare and community service sectors.
At Halifax Health, the Governor reappointed a group defined by deep ties to the Volusia County area. The board retains Audrey Butler, an ambassador for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University who holds a doctorate in chemical and materials engineering. Also returning is Harold Goodemote, a retired executive from Coleman Goodemote Construction Company and a board member for the NASCAR Foundation.
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Rounding out the healthcare board are Andrew Lupoli, the Assistant Treasurer at Brown & Brown Insurance, and Thomas McCall, the Chief Operating Officer for ICI Homes. McCall will continue his specific role as the Chair of the Audit, Finance, and Investment Committees for the board.
Simultaneously, the Governor addressed the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council. While five members were reappointed to their roles, one new official was added to the group. Michelle Branham, the current Secretary of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and former Vice President of Public Policy for the Alzheimer’s Association, joins the council.
The reappointed members of the advisory council represent a broad cross-section of Florida’s religious and social service infrastructure:
- Jason Cullum: Lead Pastor for Christ’s Church in Jacksonville.
- Erik Dellenback: CEO of Florida Family Voice and former Executive Director of the Tim Tebow Foundation.
- Chad Poppell: A Principal at KPMG US and former Secretary of the Florida Department of Children and Families.
- Michael Sheedy: Executive Director of the Florida Catholic Conference.
- Yosef Weinstock: Rabbi for the Young Israel of Hollywood and member of the Israel Bonds Rabbinic Advisory Council.
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These appointments ensure that both the regional oversight of Halifax Health and the statewide coordination of faith-based initiatives remain under the guidance of veteran members with established backgrounds in finance, theology, and public administration.
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