Florida Gov. DeSantis Taps Legal Veteran, Higher Ed Reformer For UWF Board

DeSantis maintains support for Senate-refused trustee at UWF • Florida Phoenix

Adam Kissel, Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointee to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. (Photos via UWF website)Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking a second try to get Adam Kissel on the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. Kissel appeared before two Senate committees seeking confirmation to the position earlier this year and received a “recommend refuse to confirm” each time. The full Senate never took up his appointment, requiring the …

Florida Gov. DeSantis Taps Legal Veteran, Higher Ed Reformer For UWF Board

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis today announced two appointments to the University of West Florida (UWF) Board of Trustees, bringing a mix of legal experience and higher education policy expertise to the institution’s governing body. Edward Fleming, a prominent Pensacola attorney, is a new appointee, while Adam Kissel has been reappointed to the board. Edward Fleming, […] Florida Gov. DeSantis Taps Legal Veteran, Higher Ed Reformer For UWF Board