Rick Piccolo appointed to USF Board of Trustees

Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Fredrick “Rick” Piccolo to the University of South Florida Board of Trustees.

Piccolo is President and CEO of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and is a U.S. Army veteran. His appointment is subject to Florida Senate confirmation.

Piccolo has more than 45 years of experience in the aviation industry. He has been CEO of the Sarasota-Bradenton airport since 1995. In 2005, the Florida Department of Transportation named Piccolo its Aviation Professional of the Year. Piccolo earned his Bachelor’s degree from State University of New York at Buffalo.

The board consists of 13 members, including six Governor appointees.

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