TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Belinda Keiser, Alex King, and Tim Thomas and the reappointment of Matthew Bocchino to the Space Florida Board of Directors.

Belinda Keiser

Keiser is the Vice Chancellor of Community Relations and Student Advancement at Keiser University. Active in her community, she has served as a member of the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet, the Florida Commission on the Status of Women, the Seventeenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, and the Florida Government Efficiency Task Force. Keiser earned her bachelor's degree from Florida State University and her master's degree in business administration from Nova Southeastern University.

Alex King

King is the Executive Director of the Panama City Port Authority. Previously, he served as the Deputy Director of Cargo Operations and Business Development and Operations Manager for the Panama City Port Authority. King earned his bachelor's degree in business administration and logistics from Auburn University.

Tim Thomas

Thomas is a Consultant for I3 Solutions. He is a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1987 to 2010 and retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Thomas earned his bachelor's degree in political science and government from Auburn University at Montgomery, his master's degree in public administration from Central Michigan University, and is a graduate from the Command and General Staff College.

Matthew Bocchino

Bocchino is the Director of the Cecil Airport and Spaceport under the Jacksonville Aviation Authority. He was listed as a "Top 40 Under 40" Recipient by Airport Business Magazine in 2020 and is a member of the Commercial Space Federation Board. Bocchino earned his bachelor's degree in history and his master's degree in business administration from Jacksonville University.

These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.