DeSantis appoints five people to the Florida Gateway College Board of Trustees

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (FLV) – Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of five people to the Florida Gateway College District board of trustees Friday.

The governor appointed Rep. Robert Brannan III, R-Macclenny, John Crawford, John Medina, Suzanne Norris and Dr. Miguel Tepedino.

The Florida Gateway College board of trustees is composed of nine members appointed by the governor per state board of education administrative rules for community colleges.

Board members continue to serve until reappointed or a new appointment is made.

Brannan is a self-employed owner of farming and ranching and has represented District 10 since 2018. He was previously a deputy sheriff and chief investigator at the Baker County Sheriff’s Office. Brannan earned his associate degree from Florida Gateway College and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida.

Crawford is a principal for Baker County Public Schools. He is a member of the Baker County Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Domestic Security Coordinating Group. Crawford earned his associate degree from Florida Gateway College and his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in education from the University of North Florida.

Medina is the president and chief executive officer of First Federal Bank. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army and has served as the treasurer for the Florida Chamber of Commerce and the Suwannee Valley 4C’s. Medina earned his associate degree from Florida Gateway College, his bachelor’s degree in international business from Florida State University, and his master’s degree in business administration from the University of Florida.

Norris is the executive vice president of Millennium Bank. She previously served as the President of the University of Florida Alumni Association and served on the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Norris earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida.

Tepedino is a medical doctor at North Florida Family Medicine and an adjunct associate clinical professor at the University of Florida. He previously served as the medical director of Florida Gateway College. Tepedino earned his bachelor’s degree in microbiology and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Florida.

The appointees await the approval of the Senate.