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Board of Trustees
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Denise D. Butler, a native of Coral Gables, Florida, and resident of Eastpoint since 1978, was elected as vice chair in July 2009. She is owner of the Butler Agency, a full-service insurance agency located in Eastpoint. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Florida State University. |
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Karen L. Durden, a native of Tallahassee, Florida, is an interior designer, and her professional experience includes management and training in the airline industry. She served as board vice chair from 2005 through June 2008, and is a past-president of the Gulf Coast Community College Foundation, Inc. and past-chair of Gulf Coast Medical Center’s Board of Directors. |
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Dan Estes, a native of Bassett, Virginia, is a businessman and owner of D.A. Estes & Associates, Inc., Vetted Services, Inc., and Bay County Investments of Panama City. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force, is vice chair of the Bay County Planning Commission, and is a mentor at New Horizon Learning Center. |
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Shirley J. Jenkins, a native of Port St. Joe, is the first African-American Tax Collector in Gulf County. She was educated in the Gulf County School system and attended Gulf Coast State College and Florida Memorial College in Miami. She is Co-Pastor at the New Life Christian Center Church in Port St. Joe and Tallahassee, Florida. |
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Katie Patronis is a company partner and real estate agent with Century 21 Ryan Realty. Ms. Patronis holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Florida State University. She currently serves as President of the FSU Panama City Development Board and is an active member of the Junior Service League. |
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Joe K. Tannehill, Jr., is President and CEO of MERRICK Industries, Inc., and owner of ENGEN, LLC. He holds a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from Vanderbilt University, a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky, and a M.B.A. from Dartmouth College. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Bay County Chamber of Commerce and the local SunTrust Board. |
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Derrick G. Bennett, a native of Panama City, has practiced law in Panama City for over twenty years and serves as General Counsel for the District Board of Trustees. Mr. Bennett holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Florida and a Juris Doctor from Stetson University. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce. |
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Linda R. Wood, a native of Port St. Joe,
Florida, is currently serving a third term on
the Gulf County School Board. She holds
a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and
Education from Florida State University. She
has teaching experience in both primary and
secondary schools as well as experience in
owning and operating a family business. |
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Dr. Jim Kerley, a Tennessee native, became the fifth president of Gulf Coast State College in June 2007. He holds a B.S. in social sciences/history/secondary education from Tennessee Tech University, a master’s degree in teaching history from The Citadel, and a Ph.D. in educational administration and supervision of higher education from Florida State University. |
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