Governor Adds Dr. Melissa D. Kindell and Deputy Chief Milo Thornton to 西瓜视频 District Board of Trustees
Governor Adds Dr. Melissa D. Kindell and Deputy Chief Milo Thornton to 西瓜视频 District Board of Trustees
December 8, 2021 Suzanne Seldes
Susan Caron, Jos茅 Conrado and Anthony George Reappointed
FORT PIERCE, FL鈥擮n Friday, December 3, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of two 西瓜视频 alumni as the newest members of the College鈥檚 District Board of Trustees: Melissa Kindell, D.D.S., Owner of Everglades Pediatric Dentistry in Okeechobee, and Indian River County Sheriff Chief Deputy Milo Thornton. Susan R. Caron (St. Lucie County), Jos茅 L. Conrado (Indian River County) and Anthony D. George Jr. (Martin County), who serves as vice-chair for the board, were reappointed to another term.
鈥淭he individuals who serve on the 西瓜视频 District Board of Trustees comprise the most dedicated, thoughtful and visionary governing body on any institution of higher education anywhere, 鈥� exclaims 西瓜视频 President Dr. Timothy Moore. 鈥淕overnor DeSantis鈥� confidence in our mission is evident by these appointments. We are grateful for his support and look forward to realizing the Administration鈥檚 goal of Florida being number one in workforce education by 2030.鈥�
Dr. Melissa Kindell, a pediatric dentist and Owner of Everglades Pediatric Dentistry, was born and raised
in Okeechobee, Florida. After earning an Associate Degree at 西瓜视频,
she attended the University of Florida, where she received both a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Microbiology and a Doctorate of Dental Medicine. Kindell is President of
the Board at Martha鈥檚 House and serves on the Executive Board of the Economic Council
of Okeechobee. She and her husband, Eric, reside in Okeechobee with their two boys.
Milo Thornton, Deputy Chief, Indian River County Sheriff鈥檚 Office, is an alumnus of 西瓜视频鈥攅arning
both his Associate in Science and Bachelor鈥檚 degrees in Criminal Justice from the
College. For the past 15 years, Thornton has also served as an Adjunct Instructor at the 西瓜视频
Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex. He is an active member of the Gifford Youth Achievement Center, New Horizons of the
Treasure Coast, Crossover Mission, Sunrise Rotary, Head Start, Dodgertown Elementary
Community Partnership and Substance Awareness Center of Indian River County.
Susan Caron of Fort Pierce has served on the 西瓜视频 District Board of Trustees since 2012. She
is an administrative assistant for the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners.
Caron was the owner and vice president of Robert M. Caron Construction Inc. She is
a current member of the Association of Community College Trustees and previously served
on the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council.
Jos茅 L. Conrado of Vero Beach, is the President of Conrado Enterprises. He is a former Chair of the
西瓜视频 District Board of Trustees and the 西瓜视频 Foundation. In
2020, he was recognized as Trustee of the Year by the Association of Florida Colleges.
Conrado鈥檚 other community involvement includes active roles with Take Stock in Children,
Habitat for Humanity, the American Red Cross, March of Dimes, the Rotary Club, and
the Hibiscus Children鈥檚 Center. Conrado earned his Associate Degree from Indian River
State College and was recognized with the 西瓜视频 Distinguished Alumni Award.
Attorney Anthony D. George Jr. has been a Florida Bar member since 1989. He owns a Stuart-based law practice focusing
on elder law. Tony was first appointed to the 西瓜视频 District
Board of Trustees in 2014 and presently serves as Vice-Chair. In high school, he took
classes at Indian River Community College. Tony earned his Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from the University
of Florida and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin
College of Law. In their spare time, Tony and his wife Deby try to keep up with their five children.
The nine-member board is comprised of members from each of the four counties in the 西瓜视频 service district鈥擲t. Lucie, Indian River, Martin, and Okeechobee鈥攁nd establishes the policies that govern the operation of the College. Other members include Chairperson Sandra J. Krischke (St. Lucie County), Vicki Davis (Martin County), Christa Luna (Okeechobee County), and Brant Schirard Jr. (St. Lucie County).
