TALLAHASSEE – The Friends of Florida State Parks, Inc. today announced its new officers and board members for the 2009-10 fiscal year. FFSP is the statewide citizen support organization for the Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service.
“The Friends of Florida State Parks is a non-profit support group dedicated to enhancing and promoting Florida’s state parks,” said Florida Park Service Director Mike Bullock. “I would like to welcome the new additions to the Board, who I am confident will play a vital role in preserving Florida’s natural and cultural resources.”
The unanimously elected FFSP members include:
• President – Elaine McLaughlin, Bokeelia, Florida, University of Florida, Department of Tourism, Recreation and Sports Management
• President-Elect – Virgie Thompson, Freeport, Florida, Retired
• Secretary – Tammy Gustafson, Orlando, Florida, Universal Orlando Resort
• Treasurer – Don Jung, Winter Park, Florida, Retired CPA
• Board Member – Harvey Campbell, Lake City, Florida, Columbia County Tourist Development Council
• Board Member – Jon Friedrichs, Jupiter, Florida, JLA Geosciences, Inc.
• Board Member – Sally Hess, Dunedin, Florida, Retired
• Board Member – Liza McFadden, Tallahassee, Florida, Volunteer USA Foundation
“The mission of the Friends of Florida State Parks, Inc. is to preserve nature based recreation opportunities for future generations,” said President Elaine McLaughlin. “We are all truly proud to be serving as board members for such a commendable organization.”
For more information and a complete list of board members, or to join the FFSP, see www.friendsoffloridastateparks.com.
