Gov. Rick Scott announced yesterday the appointment of Chip Simmons to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees.
Simmons, 49, of Cantonment, is the chief of police for the City of Pensacola. He currently serves as a member of the Florida Police Chief’s Association and the FBI National Academy Associates. Simmons received his bachelor’s and master’s degree from Troy State University. He succeeds Deidre Young and is appointed for a term beginning February 28, 2014, and ending May 31, 2014.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate