News Release: Governor Crist appoints five to the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, Region 9

This news release was issued by the Office of Florida Governor Charlie Crist on October 26, 2010:

Governor Crist appoints five to the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, Region 9

TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following reappointments and appointments:

Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, Region 9

(Senate confirmation required)

• Pat Carroll, 57, of Naples, Collier County School Board member, reappointed for a term beginning October 26, 2010, and ending October 1, 2011.

• Mel Karau, 77, of Fort Denaud, retired, reappointed for a term beginning October 26, 2010, and ending June 23, 2012.

• Felipe Colón, 29, of Sarasota, financial advisor, Wells Fargo Advisors, succeeding David Farley, appointed for a term beginning October 26, 2010, and ending October 1, 2012.

• Michael Grant, 61, of Port Charlotte, president, Grant Medical Transportation, succeeding Alan LeBeau Sr., appointed for a term beginning October 26, 2010, and ending October 1, 2012.

• Shannon Hall, 69, of Moore Haven, retired, succeeding Edward Elkowitz, appointed for a term beginning October 26, 2010, and ending October 1, 2012.