NewsTampa Bay TimesAugust 14, 2026Hillsborough
New College of Florida Board of Trustees elects Ronald Christaldi as chairperson
The New College of Florida Board of Trustees has appointed Tampa attorney Ronald Christaldi to serve as the board's chairperson. Christaldi, a partner at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, has served on the board since 2019.
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The leads the board responsible for setting the strategic direction, academic policies, and leadership appointments for New College of Florida.
Key Facts
- Ronald Christaldi was elected as the chairperson of the New College of Florida Board of Trustees.
- Christaldi is a partner at the Tampa-based law firm Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP.
- Christaldi has been a member of the New College Board of Trustees since 2019.
- Christaldi previously voted to terminate the employment of former college president Patricia Okker.
- Christaldi stated his priorities include academic excellence, student success, and responsible stewardship.
Who's Mentioned
personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida who appointed trustees to the board.”personRonald Christaldi“Newly elected chairperson of the New College of Florida Board of Trustees.”organizationTampa Museum of Art“Organization where Christaldi held a leadership role.”organizationNew College of Florida“Public liberal arts college in Florida.”organizationShumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP“Law firm where Ronald Christaldi is a partner.”organizationLeadership Florida“Organization where Christaldi held a leadership role.”personPatricia Okker“Former president of New College of Florida.”organizationTampa Bay Economic Development Council“Organization where Christaldi held a leadership role.”organizationTampa Bay Chamber“Organization where Christaldi held a leadership role.”