Indian River
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Indian River
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Mark L. Steele
Board Role: Board President
Term End Year: 2028
Years on Board: 2
Professional Background: N/A
Nominating District: 3
Kimberly L. Taylor
Board Role: Board Vice President
Term End Year: 2028
Years on Board: 3
Professional Background: N/A
Nominating District: 5
Anita West-Werner
Board Role: Member
Term End Year: 2028
Years on Board: 2
Professional Background: N/A
Nominating District: 4
Derek E. Cathell
Board Role: Member
Term End Year: 2028
Years on Board: 8
Professional Background: N/A
Nominating District: 5
Gerald T. Peden
Board Role: Member
Term End Year: 2029
Years on Board: 11
Professional Background: N/A
Nominating District: 2
Ivan D. Neal
Board Role: Member
Term End Year: 2027
Years on Board: 3
Professional Background: N/A
Nominating District: 2
Leolga T. Wright
Board Role: Member
Term End Year: 2027
Years on Board: 14
Professional Background: N/A
Nominating District: 3
Lisa Hudson Briggs
Board Role: Member
Term End Year: 2029
Years on Board: 2
Professional Background: N/A
Nominating District: 1
Michelle F. Parsons
Board Role: Member
Term End Year: 2029
Years on Board: 1
Professional Background: Medical Doctor
Nominating District: 4
Vacant Seat
Board Role: Member
Nominating District: 1
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