FCC Hires Keck as executive director
FCC Hires Keck as executive director
The Florida Citrus Commission in Lakeland, FL, hired Ken Keck on May 17 to serve as executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus.
Mr. Keck replaces Dan Gunter, who resigned last month to take an executive position with a private agribusiness company.
"The search committee looked at a number of qualified applicants for this position both internal and external," FCC Chairman Andy Taylor said. "Ken Keck rose to the top of the list. In addition to having a broad knowledge of citrus, Ken possesses sharp intelligence and integrity beyond reproach. This is a terrific hire, and I'm positive Ken will continue to ensure that the FDOC and its programs benefit the Florida citrus grower."
For the past three years, Mr. Keck, a third generation citrus grower, has served as the FDOC's general counsel and director of government relations. During that time, he helped successfully guide the department through the box tax litigation. Additionally, Mr. Keck assisted in securing federal funding that augmented the FDOC's budget in the wake of the hurricanes.
"This is a tremendous opportunity, and I hope to continue to build on the momentum created by Dan Gunter and the great FDOC staff," Mr. Keck said.
Prior to arriving at the FDOC, Mr. Keck served as director of legislative and regulatory affairs at Florida Citrus Mutual, the state's largest citrus grower organization. He also worked as legislative director for Congressman Sanford Bishop (D-GA) and in government relations with Robinson Lake Sawyer Miller in Washington, DC.
Mr. Keck has a bachelor's degree from Stetson University and his law degree from Widener University School of Law. He is a member of the Florida and District of Columbia bars. Mr. Keck's family has grown citrus in Florida's Highlands County for three generations.
Mr. Keck replaces Dan Gunter, who resigned last month to take an executive position with a private agribusiness company.
"The search committee looked at a number of qualified applicants for this position both internal and external," FCC Chairman Andy Taylor said. "Ken Keck rose to the top of the list. In addition to having a broad knowledge of citrus, Ken possesses sharp intelligence and integrity beyond reproach. This is a terrific hire, and I'm positive Ken will continue to ensure that the FDOC and its programs benefit the Florida citrus grower."
For the past three years, Mr. Keck, a third generation citrus grower, has served as the FDOC's general counsel and director of government relations. During that time, he helped successfully guide the department through the box tax litigation. Additionally, Mr. Keck assisted in securing federal funding that augmented the FDOC's budget in the wake of the hurricanes.
"This is a tremendous opportunity, and I hope to continue to build on the momentum created by Dan Gunter and the great FDOC staff," Mr. Keck said.
Prior to arriving at the FDOC, Mr. Keck served as director of legislative and regulatory affairs at Florida Citrus Mutual, the state's largest citrus grower organization. He also worked as legislative director for Congressman Sanford Bishop (D-GA) and in government relations with Robinson Lake Sawyer Miller in Washington, DC.
Mr. Keck has a bachelor's degree from Stetson University and his law degree from Widener University School of Law. He is a member of the Florida and District of Columbia bars. Mr. Keck's family has grown citrus in Florida's Highlands County for three generations.
