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Bo Conerly
AVON PARK, Fla. – May 27, 2026 – South Florida State College (SFSC) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to the SFSC District Board of Trustees, Robert “Bo” Conerly and Justin Fussell. Board members are appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Conerly is a senior project manager for Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Active in his community, he is a member of the Association of State Floodplain managers and the Wauchula Main Street Board. He earned his associate degree from SFSC and his bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the University Florida.
Fussell is the area president with Crews Bank for DeSoto and Hardee counties. He is the past president of the DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Florida Cattleman’s Association and the Florida Farm Bureau Federation. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education and Communication from the University of Florida.
Justin Fussell
“We are proud to welcome Mr. Conerly and Mr. Fussell to the SFSC District Board of Trustees,” said Fred Hawkins, SFSC president. “Their leadership, perspective, and dedication to service will play an important role as we build on our momentum and continue advancing the College’s mission.”
The governor has reappointed four trustees: Terry W. Atchley, Derren J. Bryan, Devon Donaldson, and Alison Hancock. Atchley, the chair of the SFSC District Board of Trustees was appointed to the Board in 2020. He is county manager for Hardee County. Bryan was appointed to the Board in 2011 and is the chief operating officer of Avail Companies. Donaldson was appointed to the Board in 2024 and is the owner of Geodev Financial Group. Hancock was appointed to the Board in 2024 and is a commercial relationship manager for SouthState Bank.
