TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of George Wheeler and the reappointment of Harry Smith and Larry Thompson to the Suwannee River Water Management District.
George Wheeler, from Madison, is the owner of Wheeler Tree Farm. He is active in his community as the President of the Cherry Lake Water Utility Board of Directors, Director of the Madison County Florida Farm Bureau, and a member of both the Florida Forestry Association and the American Tree Farmer Association. Wheeler earned his associate degree from North Florida College.
Harry Smith, from Lake City, works at Mayo Ag Services. Previously, he served as Vice President of Feed Operations for Central States Enterprises. Smith holds an associate degree from Santa Fe College and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Florida.
Larry Thompson, from Bell, is the President of Straw America, LLC and Vice President of Nature’s Source. He is also involved in his community as a member of the CareerSource Florida Crown Board of Directors and Central Florida Electric Cooperative. Thompson has previously served on the Suwannee County Housing Authority.
These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
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