Florida Senate committee recommends multiple executive appointments

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections recommended a number of executive appointments Monday.

Appointees to public office require confirmation from the full Senate. Chairman Danny Burgess, R-Zephyrhills, led the meeting.

Director of the Florida State Guard Mark A. Thieme was recommended by the committee. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thieme’s appointment in October 2023.

Thieme, a Colonel from the United States Marine Corps, said he retired in May of last year after 35 years of service.