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The Collins Center is governed by a distinguished Board of Trustees. Our Board includes university presidents, executives of major corporations and senior professionals from throughout the state. Four former Florida governors have played significant roles in leading the Collins Center.
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About Collins Center » » » » Trustees
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Jeff Bartel is Corporate Vice President of Compliance and Corporate Responsibility Officer for FPL Group, Inc. He previously served as vice president of regulatory affairs and, before that, as vice president of corporate and external affairs, both for FPL Group’s subsidiary Florida Power & Light. |
For more than 30 years, Peter Bermont has provided financial guidance to individuals, families, institutions and not-for-profit corporations. Peter is a nationally respected advisor and consultant who has served his community in many capacities and has been recognized and honored with many awards for his service.
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Barney T. Bishop III An outspoken advocate for the free enterprise system, Barney is the president and CEO of Associated Industries of Florida which is known as The Voice of Florida Business. Biography |
A virtual force of nature in South Florida life for years, Mikki Canton is beloved in legal, business and political circles as one of the Best Lawyers in America and among the Florida Legal Elite. Biography |
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Betty Castor has had a long and distinguished career as a public servant and educator, most notably as the President of the University of South Florida, Commissioner of Education and President and CEO of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. |
Rear Admiral LeRoy Collins, Jr., USNR (Ret.) is Executive Director of the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. He was appointed by Governor Charlie Crist and the Florida Cabinet on Jan. 18, 2007. Biography
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Collins is experienced in government, international business and start-up companies. He currently serves as the director of business development for Daniel Risk Mitigation, a Tampa-based company specializing in risk mitigation, training and security services. Biography |
Allison DeFoor is a partner in Castille and DeFoor: Go Green Strategies, a statewide environmental firm. His conservation work is but one aspect of his groundbreaking career. Often described as a "Renaissance" man, his career spans the political and business spectrum. Biography |
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Dr. Greer is a pioneer in creating health care programs for persons facing homelessness and poverty. He promotes action on the impact of policies and ethics on homelessness and poverty. |
Dr. William D. Law Jr. became St. Petersburg College’s sixth president on June 7, 2010 following eight years as president of Tallahassee Community College (TCC). At TCC, Law became well known as an advocate of, among other things, economic and workforce development, student success and community outreach.
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Clarence V. McKee is the President and CEO of McKee Communications, Inc., a graduate of Hobart College, The Howard University School of Law and was admitted to the New York, Pennsylvania and District of Columbia Bars. Biography |
Kathy Baughman McLeod is the head of the Public Policy Group at Bryant Miller Olive, a Florida law firm. As Director of Public Strategy, Ms. Baughman McLeod develops and manages the consultancy that helps clients build effective business strategies; establish political, corporate, and governmental partnerships. Biography |
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Mr. Petrey is President of the Collins Center for Public Policy, Inc., serving in that role since 1992. Mr. Petrey retired as Senior Counsel to Holland & Knight LLP, a large law firm with offices throughout the world. He continues to serve as counsel to the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. |
 E. Thom Rumberger Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Tallahassee Thom Rumberger is the Senior Partner and founding member of the law firm of Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, P.A. Thom has tried lawsuits in for such clients as General Motors Corporation, Ford Motor Company, Honda Motor Corporation, and Toyota Motors U.S.A. and he has served as County Prosecutor and as a Florida Special Assistant State Attorney. Biography |
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Trustees Emeritus (non-voting)
Jane Collins Aurell J. Clint Brown, Esq. |
Mr. Charles J. Zwick Honorable Bob Martinez *Hon. LeRoy Collins (deceased) |
