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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Children's Trust of Alachua County

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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member
1 day ago

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Robert Page and Lisa Denning Tate and the reappointment of Dr. Nancy Hardt and Charles “Lee” Pinkoson to the Children's Trust of Alachua County.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Robert Page and Lisa Denning Tate and the reappointment of Dr. Nancy Hardt and Charles “Lee” Pinkoson to the Children's Trust of Alachua County. Robert Page Page is the Senior Vice President of SouthState Bank. Active in his community, he is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents and a former member of the Independent Community Bankers of America Board of Directors. Page earned his bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Florida. Lisa Denning Tate, DNP Denning Tate is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for Malcolm Randall Veterans Hospital. Active in her community, she is a member of the American and Florida Associations of Nurse Anesthetists. Denning Tate earned her bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, her master’s degree in health sciences administration, and her master’s degree in business administration from the University of St. Francis, her master’s degree in nursing anesthesiology from Bradley University, and her doctorate in anesthesiology from Florida International University. Dr. Nancy Hardt Dr. Hardt is currently retired and previously served as a Professor at the University of Florida’s College of Medicine. Active in her community, she has served as a member of the Rotary Club of Gainesville Board of Directors. Dr. Hardt earned her bachelor’s degree from Sweet Briar College and her Doctor of Medicine degree from Loyola University. Charles “Lee” Pinkoson Pinkoson is currently retired. Active in his community, he previously served as an Alachua County Commissioner and as a member of the Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors. Pinkoson earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Florida.

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