Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced seven appointments and four reappointments to Family Care Councils across the state.
Area Four, Family Care Council
Alphonso “Al” Carter, 78, of Jacksonville, is a retired mathematics instructor. He succeeds Melina Willaford and is appointed for a term beginning November 18, 2013, and ending July 2, 2015.
Laura Edmunds, 35, of Jacksonville, is a job developer with Duval County Public Schools. She succeeds Gerald Aveson and is appointed for a term beginning November 18, 2013, and ending April 5, 2015.
Anita “Lynn” Ellis, 65, of White Springs, is an advocate for persons with disabilities. She fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning November 18, 2013, and ending November 17, 2016.
Mary Smith, 55, of Orange Park, is the owner of PCA Plus Inc. She is reappointed for a term beginning November 18, 2013, and ending August 6, 2016.
Melinda Morrison, 56, of Jacksonville, is a nurse care coordinator with Children’s Medical Services. She is reappointed for a term beginning November 18, 2013, and ending August 20, 2016.
Area Six, Family Care Council
John Bodack, 32, of Tampa, is a bagger at Publix. He is reappointed for a term beginning November 18, 2013, and ending September 10, 2016.
Area Twelve, Family Care Council
Fred Azua, 70, of Palm Coast, is a retired regional director for the US Department of Labor. He succeeds Sylvia Danese and is appointed for a term beginning November 18, 2013, and ending January 23, 2014.
Karl Martin, 36, of Deltona, is an advocate for persons with disabilities. He succeeds Mary Muldowney and is appointed for a term beginning November 18, 2013, and ending March 29, 2016.
Area Fourteen, Family Care Council
Laura Tacinelli, 51, of Lakeland, is senior accounting tax representative with Lockheed Martin. She succeeds Young Holley and is appointed for a term beginning November 18, 2013, and ending May 29, 2016.
Melissa Miller, 37, of Lakeland, is the chair of Polk County ESE Advisory Council. She is reappointed for a term beginning November 18, 2013, and ending October 11, 2016.
Area Fifteen, Family Care Council
Lisa McGlone, 50, of Stuart, is a personal care assistant at the Agency for Persons with Disabilites. She is reappointed for a term beginning November 18, 2013, and ending January 13, 2016.
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Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities 