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FSCJ has nine trustees that serve on the District Board of Trustees. Each member is appointed by the governor.

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Ms. Karen E. Bowling (Chair)

Chair Karen Bowling, a Duval County resident, was appointed to the Florida State College at Jacksonville District Board of Trustees by Governor Scott in August 2011. Ms. Bowling was elected chair of the District Board of Trustees in August 2017, and recently served as a committee member for the Board’s Finance & Audit Committee from August 2016 to July 2017. Additionally, she served as the District Board of Trustees’ liaison to the Foundation Board from August 2011 to July 2014, and as a member on the Board of the Florida State College at Jacksonville Foundation.

Ms. Bowling is director of the University of North Florida Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (UNF-CE). Prior to UNF-CE, she was president of Thrive Consulting, LLC; director of public affairs and a member of the Government & Public Policy Practice for Foley & Lardner, LLP; and deputy chief administrative officer for the City of Jacksonville, Florida. She cofounded and served as the CEO of Solantic walk-in urgent care. Ms. Bowling is a proud alumna of Florida State College at Jacksonville (then Florida Junior College) and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Florida. She began her career in Jacksonville as a broadcast journalist before transitioning to a career in health care marketing, and management. Ms. Bowling has served on the Board of Directors of the Jacksonville Electric Authority, Associated Industries of Florida, Jacksonville Humane Society, and First Coast Crime Stoppers.

Ms. Candace T. Holloway (Vice Chair, Nassau County)

Vice Chair Candace Holloway, a Nassau County resident, was appointed to the Florida State College at Jacksonville District Board of Trustees by Governor Scott in August 2011. Ms. Holloway was elected vice chair of the District Board of Trustees for Nassau County in August 2017, and previously served in that role from August 2015 to July 2016 and August 2012 to July 2014. She was also elected District Board of Trustees’ liaison to the Foundation Board in August 2017.

Ms. Holloway has been executive director for Ark of Nassau, Inc. and director of medical education for the American Lung Association of the Southeast, Inc., as well as the director of its medical section, the Southeast Thoracic Association. A long-time employee in the field of health education, Ms. Holloway is a recipient of the American Lung Association and Florida Thoracic Society Award for Excellence in Educational Programs. She actively serves on coalitions and committees representing the American Lung Association working with colleagues and volunteers at the state, regional and national levels. Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ms. Holloway studied computer science at North Florida Junior College. She is also active in church, civic and political activities.

Mr. Thomas R. McGehee, Jr. (Vice Chair, Duval County)

Vice Chair Thomas McGehee, Jr., a Duval County resident, 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 and by Governor Scott in August 2011 and most recently in May 2017. Mr. McGehee was elected vice chair of the District Board of Trustees for Duval County in August 2016, and recently served as a committee member for the Board's Finance & Audit Committee from August 2015 to July 2017. Additionally, he served as the Board's liaison to the Foundation Board from August 2014 to July 2015. In 2008-2010, he served as chair of the Board and as vice chair of the Board for Duval County from 2007 to 2008. Mr. McGehee is executive vice president of Mac Papers, Inc., a family-owned paper distribution company.

Mr. McGehee received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from the University of Florida. Previously, he served as chair of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee and president of the Navy League of Jacksonville.

Mr. Michael M. Bell

Trustee Michael Bell, a Nassau County resident, was appointed to the Florida State College at Jacksonville District Board of Trustees by Governor Scott in August 2017. Mr. Bell is vice president of public affairs at Rayonier, Inc. In this capacity, he is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and directing the government affairs, issues management, public relations and community affairs functions for Rayonier. Mr. Bell serves as corporate spokesperson, provides counsel to regional and corporate management and administers the company’s charitable giving program.

Over the last 15 years, Mr. Bell has been heavily involved in workforce and economic development in Northeast Florida. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Maryland.

Mr. Bell currently serves on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the Florida Forestry Association (Immediate Past President), the Boards of the Georgia Forestry Association (Past Chairman), Florida Land Council and the Operating Committee of the National Alliance of Forest Owners (Chairman).

Mr. J. Palmer Clarkson

Trustee Palmer Clarkson, a Duval County resident, was appointed to the Florida State College at Jacksonville District Board of Trustees by Governor Scott in July 2018. Mr. Clarkson was elected as a committee member for the Board’s Finance & Audit Committee in August 2018. Mr. Clarkson has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Bridgestone HosePower, LLC (HosePower) since 1992. He was the Founder of Masthead Industries, Inc. in 1992 and sold his company to Bridgestone in June 2014. Mr. Clarkson previously served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Anchor Coupling Company from 1987 to 1992. He has over 31 years of hands-on experience as an entrepreneur, business builder and manager with extensive experience in accounting, finance and operations.

Mr. Clarkson has been a Director of CNX Resources, Inc. since May 2017 and Actuant, Inc. since February 2018. He serves as a member of the Board of Directors at Bridgestone HosePower, LLC and Hawkson Properties, Inc. He also sits on the boards of several organizations including the Jacksonville Port Authority. Mr. Clarkson earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.

Ms. Laura M. DiBella

Trustee Laura DiBella, a Nassau County resident, was appointed to the Florida State College at Jacksonville District Board of Trustees by Governor Scott in March 2018. Ms. DiBella is the executive director of the Nassau County Economic Development Board and the port director of the Fernandina Ocean Highway and Port Authority.

Ms. DiBella is a South Florida native and graduate of the University of Florida where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management and Business Administration and Management.

She serves on the boards of the Nassau Education Foundation, Fernandina Beach Main Street, Community First Credit Union Advisory Council, Communities in Schools, Florida State College at Jacksonville School of Business Advisory Committee, McArthur Family YMCA and volunteers as a student mentor for Take Stock in Children Nassau County.

Mr. D. Hunt Hawkins

Trustee Hunt Hawkins, a Duval County resident, was appointed to the Florida State College at Jacksonville District Board of Trustees by Governor Scott in May 2017. Mr. Hawkins was elected as a committee member for the Board’s Finance & Audit Committee in August 2017. Mr. Hawkins is chief executive officer of Stein Mart, Inc.

Mr. Hawkins previously served as a member of the program advisory council to DECA, Inc., a not-for-profit student organization dedicated to preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee and his master's degree from the University of West Florida.

Mr. Thomas J. Majdanics

Trustee Thomas Majdanics, a Duval County resident, was appointed to the Florida State College at Jacksonville District Board of Trustees by Governor Scott in May 2013. Mr. Majdanics was elected as a committee member for the Board’s Finance & Audit Committee in August 2015, and previously served as chair of the Board from August 2014 to July 2015. He is the Founding Executive Director of KIPP Jacksonville Schools. KIPP, the Knowledge is Power Program, is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life. KIPP Jacksonville opened the first KIPP schools in Florida - KIPP Impact Middle School in 2010 and KIPP VOICE Elementary in 2012. In 2014, Mr. Majdanics was named an “Ultimate CEO” by the Jacksonville Business Journal.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Majdanics was a director for MSC Group, a Jacksonville-based health care firm. He also worked in the strategy consulting and private equity industries in Chicago for firms such as Bain & Company, Citadel Investment Group and First Analysis Venture Capital. Mr. Majdanics has served on the boards of the Jacksonville Children's Commission and Hubbard House. He is a graduate of Orange Park High School and earned a B.S. in Commerce from the University of Virginia, an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and a Master of Public Policy from the University of Chicago.

Mr. O. Wayne Young

Trustee Wayne Young, a Duval County resident, was appointed to the Florida State College at Jacksonville District Board of Trustees by Governor Scott in February 2018. Mr. Young was elected as a committee member for the Board’s Finance & Audit Committee in August 2018. Additionally, he recently served as a member on the Board of the Florida State College at Jacksonville Foundation. Mr. Young is the director of response and environmental programs for JEA, where he has spent more than a decade of his career, after retiring from his more than 25 years of honorable service with the U.S. Navy.

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

During his career, Mr. Young commanded two naval warships and completed a tour of duty at the Pentagon. He 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, student development and recruitment. Mr. Young also has extensive experience working closely with federal agencies and branches, local governments, faith-based and community organizations and private sector businesses.

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Florida State College at Jacksonville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Florida State College at Jacksonville. The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution's significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard.

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