The Office of the Governor of the State of Florida
10/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/30/2026 17:51
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Patrick Rooney and Kelly Smallridge to the Health Care District of Palm Beach County Authority
October
30
2026
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Patrick Rooney and the appointment of Kelly Smallridge to the Health Care District of Palm Beach County.
Patrick Rooney
Rooney is a former member of the Florida House of Representatives. He is President of the Palm Beach Kennel Club. Previously, Rooney served on the South Florida Water Management District. He is Chairman of the Potentia Academy, Director of Rooney's Golf Foundation Non-Profit. Rooney is a member of the Children's Healthcare Charity, Inc. and the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches. Rooney earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Clemson University, his master's degree in business administration from Lehigh University, and his juris doctor from Villanova University.
Kelly Smallridge
Smallridge is the president and CEO of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County. She received the Governor's Ambassador Medal from Florida Governor Rick Scott in 2013, for creating jobs in Palm Beach County. She sits on numerous boards including the International Economic Development Council, the South Florida Fair, the Homeless Coalition, and The Education Foundation. Smallridge earned her Bachelor of Science in public relations from the University of Florida.
The Office of the Governor of the State of Florida published this content on October 30, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on October 30, 2026 at 23:52 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]