The Office of the Governor of the State of Florida

06/09/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/10/2025 09:08

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the University of Florida Board of Trustees

June
9
2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Morteza "Mori" Hosseini and Fred Ridley to the University of Florida Board of Trustees.

Morteza "Mori" Hosseini

Hosseini is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ICI Homes. Active in his community, he currently serves as Chairman of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Board of Trustees, the Allstar Building Materials Board, and the Southern Title Family of Companies Board and previously served as the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the State University System and the Halifax Health Board of Commissioners. Hosseini earned his bachelor's degree, his master's degree, and an honorary doctorate from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Fred Ridley
Ridley is a Partner at Foley & Lardner, LLP. Active in his community, he currently serves as the Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament and previously served as the National Chair of Foley's Real Estate Practice. Ridley earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and his juris doctor from Stetson University.

These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

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