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Writer:
Brenna
Smith
(863) 667-7010
Contact:
Whitney
Gaston
(863)
667-7010
LAKELAND,
FL (December 17, 2001) - Local
Realtor and esteemed businessman Gene Engle of Lakeland was recently named
to the University of South Florida Foundation Board of Trustees. The Foundation
serves as the primary fund raising entity on behalf of USF. It promotes
higher education in general, and specifically encourages the advancement
of teaching, research and public service through private support for the
university’s academic and student development endeavors. Board members
are business and community leaders who are vitally interested in the welfare
of higher education in the greater Tampa Bay region and in Florida.
Engle, who currently serves on the USF Lakeland Community Advisory Board,
is a lifelong Polk county resident and has been an integral part of the
growth in the county for several years. Since establishing his own real
estate development company in 1968, Engle has been actively involved in
the Lakeland community, serving as Chairman on the Chamber of Commerce,
the Lakeland Board of Realtors and on the Sports Marketing Committee of
Polk County board, to name a few.
One of the most current projects Engle has been involved with is serving
on the Board of Directors for the Sun and Fun show/convention. The largest
establishment of its kind in the South, Sun and Fun consists of air shows
and workshops held throughout the year. A week-long convention held in
April draws the largest crowds with its aircraft demonstrations and displays.
“I am very honored to be asked to serve on the Foundation Board,”
stated Engle regarding the appointment. “I feel very strongly that
the growth of the USF Lakeland campus will help us continue to be strong
in economic growth in our area.”
Of Engle’s appointment, Dr. L. Preston Mercer, CEO and Dean of the
Lakeland campus states, "We are very fortunate to have someone with
Gene's knowledge of central Florida, enthusiasm for higher education and
willingness to donate time to assist in USF-Lakeland's development. We
believe that he will be a tremendous asset to the University and our ability
to implement new programs as we partner with the community to increase
educational opportunities for central Florida."
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