Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the E911 Board

By Samantha Allen

Published: December 20, 2021 | 11:13 PM GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the E911 Board

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Daniel Carroll, Jarrod Shupe, Chuck Spalding, Laurene Anderson and Christine Cooper to the E911 Board.

Daniel Carroll

Carroll, of Crestview, is the 911 Coordinator for the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. He is a founding member of the 911 Coordinators Association and is a member of the National Emergency Numbers Association and the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials.

Jarrod Shupe

Shupe, of Beverly Beach, is the Chief Information Officer and the 911 Coordinator for Flagler County. He is a member of the Florida 911 Coordinators Association, National Emergency Numbers Association and the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials.

Chuck Spalding

Spalding, of Palm Beach Gardens, is the 911 Director for Palm Beach County. He is a certified project management professional and a member of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials. Spalding earned his bachelor’s degree in business from National-Louis University and master’s degree in information systems from George Washington University.

Laurene Anderson

Anderson, of North Port, is the 911 Coordinator for Charlotte County. Previously, she served as Communications Supervisor and Training Coordinator for the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. Anderson earned her bachelor’s degree in public safety management from Edison State College and master’s degree in curriculum and instruction education technology from Florida Gulf Coast University.

Christine Cooper

Cooper, of Santa Rosa Beach, is the 911 Coordinator for the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. She is Vice President of the Florida National Emergency Management Number Association and a certified emergency medical dispatcher and certified emergency fire dispatcher.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.