Chair Roderick Odom was appointed to the Florida State College at Jacksonville District Board of Trustees by Governor DeSantis in October 2019 and reappointed in April 2026. He was elected chair of the District Board of Trustees in August 2025, and as a committee member for the Board’s Finance & Audit Committee in August 2021. Mr. Odom previously served as vice chair for Nassau County from February 2023 to August 2025. Mr. Odom was formerly president and CEO (Retired) at AT&T Southeast. Previously, he served in various roles at Bellsouth, including Director of New Venture Planning, Executive Vice Present of Network Operations and President of Network Services.

Mr. Odom is a member of the University of Florida Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean’s Leadership Council and the U.S. Constitution Scholarship Foundation. He is also a Trustee Emeritus of Oglethorpe University in Atlanta. He earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Florida.

Vice Chair Andrew Shaw, M.D. was appointed to the Florida State College at Jacksonville District Board of Trustees by Governor DeSantis in July 2021and reappointed in April 2026. He was elected vice chair of the District Board of Trustees for Duval County in August 2024 and previously served as the District Board of Trustees’ liaison to the Foundation Board from August 2023 to August 2024. Dr. Shaw is a Medical Doctor and Neurosurgeon with Lyerly Neurosurgery at Baptist Health. Previously, he practiced at Ocala Health Neurosurgery and Ohio State University Medical Center.

Dr. Shaw is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, American Board of Neurological Surgery, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the North American Neuromodulation Society. He earned his bachelor’s degree in biology and biomedical physics from California State University Northridge, and he completed his Doctor of Medicine, fellowship, and residency at the Ohio State University College of Medicine.

Trustee Virginia Berg was appointed to the Florida State College at Jacksonville District Board of Trustees by Governor DeSantis in April 2026. She is the Director of Major Gifts for the Jacksonville University College of Law. Previously, she served as the Director of Government Relations for Florida State College at Jacksonville and the Director of Appointments for the Executive Office of the Governor.

Ms. Berg is the chair of the Jacksonville Public Library Board of Trustees and the American Enterprise Institute. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Auburn University and her master’s degree in business administration from the University of West Florida.

Trustee April Carney was appointed to the Florida State College at Jacksonville District Board of Trustees by Governor DeSantis in April 2026. She is the President and Interior Designer for Re-Dew Design Build.

Active in her community, Ms. Carney is currently elected as a Duval County School Board Member, representing District 2 and serving as the Vice Chair of the Board. She attended Florida State College at Jacksonville and West Virginia University.

Trustee Steven Hughes was appointed to the Florida State College at Jacksonville District Board of Trustees by Governor DeSantis in May 2026. He is the Director of Operations for CMC Steel Florida. Previously, he served as the Texas Works Manager of CMC Steel, the Houston Area Manager for CMC Construction Services, and the Director of Operations for CMC Steel Arkansas.

Mr. Hughes earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University and his master’s degree in business administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Trustee Daniel Martell was appointed to the Florida State College at Jacksonville District Board of Trustees by Governor DeSantis in April 2026. He is the Vice President of Central Region & Engagement Campaigns for NextEra Energy Resources.

Mr. Martell currently serves on the Florida Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors. He earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Florida and his juris doctor from Nova Southeastern University.

Trustee Thomas McGehee, Jr. was originally appointed to the Florida State College at Jacksonville District Board of Trustees by Governor Bush in 1999, and reappointed by Governor Crist in July 2007, by Governor Scott in August 2011 and May 2017, and by Governor DeSantis in July 2019 and April 2026. He was elected as a committee member for the Board’s Finance & Audit Committee in August 2023, and previously served as the District Board of Trustees’ liaison to the Foundation Board from June 2022 to August 2023, as chair of the District Board of Trustees from August 2019 to August 2021, as vice chair for Duval County from August 2016 to August 2019, and as a committee member for the Board's Finance & Audit Committee from August 2015 to August 2017. Additionally, Mr. McGehee served as the Board's liaison to the Foundation Board from August 2014 to August 2015, as chair of the Board from 2008 to 2010, and as vice chair for Duval County from 2007 to 2008. He was formerly executive vice president (Retired) at Mac Papers, Inc., a family-owned paper distribution company. The company was founded in 1965, with Mr. McGehee having worked there from 1981 through 2020.

Mr. McGehee is a member of the Board of Directors of the Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation (past chair). Previously, he served as chair of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, president of the Navy League of Jacksonville and as a member of the Printing Association of Florida Board of Directors. Mr. McGehee earned his bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Florida.

Trustee Alan Wachs was appointed to the Florida State College at Jacksonville District Board of Trustees by Governor DeSantis in April 2026. He is a Partner at Smith Gambrell and Russell.

Mr. Wachs currently serves as a Commissioner for the Fifth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission and has been named as the Lawyer of the Year for Insurance Litigation in Jacksonville since 2022. He earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of North Florida and his juris doctor from Florida State University.

Trustee Wayne Young was originally appointed to the Florida State College at Jacksonville District Board of Trustees by Governor Scott in February 2018, and reappointed by Governor DeSantis in July 2019, July 2021 and April 2026. He was elected as a committee member for the Board’s Finance & Audit Committee in August 2024. Previously, he served as chair of the District Board of Trustees from August 2023 to August 2025, as vice chair for Duval County from August 2019 to August 2023, and as a committee member for the Board’s Finance & Audit Committee from August 2018 to August 2023. Additionally, he served on the Board of the Florida State College at Jacksonville Foundation.

Mr. Young is a Jacksonville native and graduate of the United States Naval Academy, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in management technology. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in ministerial leadership and two master’s degrees, a Master of Science in Telecommunications Systems Management and a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies.

Mr. Young is an executive leader retiree from JEA Utilities and the U.S. Navy. In the utility industry, Mr. Young attained the senior positions of Strategy and Business Excellent Consultant and Vice President. He held leadership roles in government affairs, economic development, revenue and billing policy and finance, customer relations, environmental services, and infrastructure development. During his military career, he commanded two naval warships and completed a tour of duty at the Pentagon. Mr. Young also served as the Commander of a Navy School Command and Regional Director of Admissions at the Naval Academy, where he was directly responsible for education and training, and student development and recruitment. Mr. Young has extensive experience working closely with federal, state, and local governments and agencies, private and public sector businesses, and faith-based and community organizations.

Mr. Young is very active in the Florida community. He is a member of a Leadership Florida, Leadership Jacksonville, and Military Officers Association among many other leadership organizations serving to improve the quality of life in Florida. Previously he served on the Boards of the American Red Cross (Northeast FL Region), Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, Jacksonville Symphony, Salvation Army and Year Up.