Governor's Council on Physical Fitness
Members Bios and Photos
Member List
The following individuals have been appointed to the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness by Governor Charlie Crist. Council members were appointed to a term beginning May 6, 2009 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
- Dave Andreychuk, Community Representative, Tampa Bay Lightning; former NHL Pro Hockey Player.
- Derrick Brooks, of Tampa and Pensacola, professional football player; founder, Derrick Brooks Charities. Mr. Brooks will serve as council chair.
- Jennifer Capriati, of Wesley Chapel, Olympic gold medalist and professional tennis player.
- Charles "Monty" Castevens, of Clermont, president and chief executive officer, Special Olympics Florida Inc.
- Carlos Castresana, of Fort Lauderdale, partner with Edify LLC.
- Dr. Frank Diamond Jr., of Safety Harbor, professor of pediatrics and attending pediatric endocrinologist at All Children's Hospital.
- Karen Dowd, of Parkland, executive director, Florida Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Sport (FAHPERDS).
- Dr. Jayne Greenberg, of Weston, executive director of physical education and health literacy for Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
- Nancy Hogshead-Makar, of Jacksonville, Olympic gold medalist and associate professor of law, Florida Coastal School of Law.
- Shannon Miller, of Jacksonville, Olympic gold medalist and founder of the Shannon Miller Foundation. Ms. Miller will serve as council co chair.
- William "Bill" Montford, of Tallahassee, chief executive officer, Florida Association of District School Superintendents.
- Don Rapp, of Tallahassee, balance class instructor, retired Florida State University professor and author.
- Dorothy "Dot" Richardson, of Clermont, Olympic gold medalist, medical director and orthopedic surgeon, National Training Center at Southlake Hospital.
- Mary Rumberger, of Winter Park, director of community relations for Magruder Eye Institute and board chairperson of Metro YMCA.
- Julie Ryczek, of Treasure Island, elementary school teacher, Pinellas County Schools.
- Judith "Judy" Schaecter, of Miami Beach, physician and associate professor, University of Miami.
- Sheila Sheridan, of Naples, director, Department of Nutrition Services, Collier County Public Schools.
- Kelly Slater, of Cocoa Beach, Nine Time World Championship Surfer.
- Tim Tebow, of Gainesville, student and Heisman Trophy quarterback at the University of Florida. Mr. Tebow will serve as council co chair.
- Jonathan Vredenburg, of Jacksonville, registered dietician and coordinator of recreation and community services for the City of Jacksonville.
- Amy Young, of West Palm Beach, governmental consultant, Smith and Ballard Inc.
- Ana Viamonte Ros, of Tallahassee, Florida Department of Health, State Surgeon General
Honorary Members
- Joshua "Josh" Butler, of Tallahassee, Executive Chef, The Florida Governor's Mansion.
- Warrick Dunn, of Tampa, NFL running back, philanthropist.
- Robert Keiser, of Parkland, university student.
- Mike Lowell, of Miami, professional baseball player, Boston Red Sox.
- Kezarrick "Kez" McCorvey, of Tallahassee, head football coach, Maclay School.
- Shaquille O'Neal, of Orlando and Miami, professional basketball player, Phoenix Suns.
- Dara Torres, five-time Olympic swimmer, author and motivational speaker.