FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2006
Contact: Erin Isaac
850-410-0174
TALLAHASSEE — Governor-Elect Charlie Crist today announced additional members of his gubernatorial transition team. A complete list of transition team leadership can be found online at www.CristTransition.com.
Crist Gubernatorial Transition Team members announced today include:
Robert Hackleman, Transition Coordinator for Legal Affairs: Mr. Hackleman is a shareholder in the law firm of Gunster Yoakley, where he serves on the governing committee and chairs the litigation department. He is a graduate of the University of the Pacific and Vanderbilt Law School.
Jerry McDaniel, Transition Budget Advisor: Mr. McDaniel has a record of public service spanning nearly 30 years. He has served under three Attorney’s General, and worked with both the Executive Office of the Governor and the House of Representatives. Mr. McDaniel is a graduate of Florida State University.
Antonio Villamil, Transition Economic Advisor: Mr. Villamil has over 25 years of experience as a business economist and policymaker. He served as U.S Undersecretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs and is currently Chief Executive Officer of the Washington Economics Group. He is the Chairman of the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors of Florida and is a member of the President’s Advisory Committee on Trade Policy and Negotiations. Mr. Villamil is a graduate of Louisiana State University and received a PhD., H.C. in Economics from Florida International University.
Chanta Combs, Transition Policy Director: Ms. Combs most recently served as Policy Director in the Charlie Crist for Governor Campaign. She served as assistant general counsel and deputy policy director for Governor Jeb Bush. Ms. Combs received her J.D. from Florida State University in 1998.