Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Seven to the Chipola College District Board of Trustees

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Chris Campbell, Robert Reiff, Joseph Shuler, and Sherry Young and the reappointment of Thomas Lassman, Joel Paul Jr., and Danny Ryals to the Chipola College District Board of Trustees.

Chris Campbell

Campbell is a Realtor at 850 Hometown Realty. Active in his community, he currently serves as a member of the Chipola College Foundation Board and previously served as a Sales Manager at Miller & Miller Chevrolet. Campbell received his Emergency Medical Technician and Law Enforcement Certification from Chipola College.

Robert Reiff

Reiff is a Real Estate Appraiser for Brown-Reiff Associates, Inc. Active in his community, he is a member of the Jackson County Hospital District and previously served as President of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Reiff earned his associate degree from Chipola College and his bachelor's degree in finance and real estate from Florida State University.

Joseph Shuler

Shuler is the Secretary, Treasurer, and Risk Manager for Roberts and Roberts, Inc. and a Risk Manager at Culpepper Construction Company. He has been a resident of Liberty County for over 30 years. Shuler earned his bachelor's degree in finance and real estate from Florida State University.

Sherry Young

Young is an Autonomous Practice Nurse Practitioner at Doctors Memorial Hospital. Active in her community, she is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the Women's Ministry Team at New Smyrna. Young earned her associate degree from Chipola College, her bachelor's degree in nursing from Florida

State University, and her master's degree in nursing from the University of South Alabama.

Thomas Lassman

Lassman is the Chief Lending Officer and Regional President for PeoplesSouth Bank. He has served as a member of the Chipola College District Board of Trustees since 2013, serving multiple terms as Chair and Vice Chair. Lassman attended Chipola College and Troy University.

Joel Paul Jr.

Paul is the Executive Director for the Tri-County Community Council. Active in his community, he has served as a Walton County Commissioner and as a member of the Affordable Housing Board of Walton County. Paul earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in education from the University of West Florida.

Danny Ryals

Ryals is the Owner and Broker of Danny Ryals Real Estate and the Owner of R & R Warehouses. Active in his community, he is currently elected as a Calhoun County School Board member, representing District 1 and is a member of the Blountstown Rotary Club, the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce, and the Calhoun County Senior Citizens Organization. Ryals attended Chipola College.

These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.