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 Appoints Five to the North Broward Hospital District

June
9
2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jennifer Nicole and the reappointment of Nancy Gregoire, Jonathan Hage, Chris Pernicano, and Paul Tanner to the North Broward Hospital District.

Jennifer Nicole

Nicole is a Shareholder at Gunster Yoakley. Active in her community, she was previously appointed to the Broward County Housing Authority. Nicole earned her bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Miami and her juris doctor from the University of Virginia.

Nancy Gregoire

Gregoire is a Partner at Birnbaum, Lippman & Gregoire, PLLC. Active in her community, she is a Fellow for the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers and previously served as the President of the Broward County Bar Association. Gregoire earned her bachelor's degree in education from the University of Florida, her master's degree from Florida Atlantic University, and her juris doctor from the University of Miami.

Jonathan Hage

Hage is the Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer for Charter Schools USA. A veteran of the United States Army, he was the recipient of the 2013 Floridian of the Year Award from Florida Trend Magazine. Hage earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado and his master's degree from Georgetown University.

Chris Pernicano

Pernicano is the Chief Technology Officer for Synergist Technology, LLC. Previously, he served as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pernicano Enterprises, Inc. and the Vice President of Engineering and Information Technology for Netsmart. A recipient of the 2020 GATOR100 Award, Pernicano earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, his master's degree in environmental engineering, and his master's degree in business administration from the University of Florida.

Paul Tanner

Tanner is the Founder and Owner of Las Olas Capital Advisors. He has previously been appointed to the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees, the Florida Development Finance Corporation, and the Broward College District Board of Trustees. Tanner earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Florida Atlantic University.

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