
Who We Are
2025 FRC Council Members
Tammy Davis, Chair | Represents business, industry and labor |
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Derek Arnold | Represents community rehabilitation providers |
Peggy Aune | Represents public education |
Bonnie Barlow | Represents business, industry and labor |
Diane Cholcher | Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor |
Dalene Laibl-Crowe | Represents individuals with disabilities |
Farides Garcia | Represents parent training |
Richard Ippolito | Represents current or former applicants/recipients of VR services |
Allison Klein | Represents the Disability Rights Client Assistance Program |
Chris Leto | Represents business, industry and labor |
Paul Micklow | Represents business, industry and labor |
Jose Morales | Represents individuals with disabilities |
Nicole Reed | Represents the Florida Independent Living Council |
Kelly Rogers | Vocational Rehabilitation Director |
Matt Motko | Represents community rehabilitation providers |
Christopher Romero | Represents current or former applicants/recipients of VR services |
Denis Roy | Represents individuals with disabilities |
Meredith Stanfield | Represents the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors |
Alisa Stock | Represents individuals with disabilities |
Members are appointed by the governor and the majority of members must be representatives of individuals with disabilities. Each member is unique. Some of the things they have in common are the:
- Commitment to public service
- Willingness to learn
- Commitment to build and sustain relationships
- Desire to take risks, try new things and to make mistakes
- Willingness to work
- Ability to follow through
- Desire to listen
- Ability to express a vision
- Willingness to collaborate with people with different points of view, and
- Ability to advocate for individuals you represent
Organizational Structure
Executive Committee
- Conducts Council business in collaboration with the full Council
- Reviews By-Laws every five years or as needed
- Promotes and maintains VR/Council relations
Evaluation /Planning Committee
- Reviews and advises on State Plan
- Develops feedback for customer satisfaction survey
- Reviews and advises on draft VR policy changes
- Develops feedback to the Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment
- Maintains FRC Accountability Checklist
Legislative/Public Awareness Committee
- Oversees and provides input on development of Annual Report
- Coordinates legislative education and advocacy efforts
- Organizes and promotes public outreach efforts including those with federally mandated partners