91¾«Ń” Trustee Bo Conerly

Bo Conerly

AVON PARK, Fla. – May 27, 2026 – 91¾«Ń” (91¾«Ń”) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to the 91¾«Ń” District Board of Trustees, Robert ā€œBoā€ 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 a past member of the Hardee Chamber of Commerce. He earned his associate degree from 91¾«Ń” 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.

91¾«Ń” Trustee Justin Fussell

Justin Fussell

ā€œWe are proud to welcome Mr. Conerly and Mr. Fussell to the 91¾«Ń” District Board of Trustees,ā€ said Fred Hawkins, 91¾«Ń” president. ā€œTheir leadership, perspective, and dedication to service will play an important role as we build on our momentum and continue advancing the College’s mission.ā€

The governor has reappointed four trustees: Terry W. Atchley, Derren J. Bryan, Devon Donaldson, and Alison Hancock. Atchley, the chair of the 91¾«Ń” 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.