Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Rogan Donelly to the University of South Florida Board of Trustees

By Samantha Allen

Published: December 22, 2021 | 11:29 PM GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Rogan Donelly to the University of South Florida Board of Trustees

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Rogan Donelly to the University of South Florida Board of Trustees.

Rogan Donelly

Donelly, of Sarasota, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Tervis Tumbler Company. He serves on the Board of Trustees of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium and the Gulfside Bank Board of Directors. Donelly also volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters and was the 2020 recipient of the University of South Florida’s Outstanding Alumni Award. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin College and master of business administration from the University of South Florida.

This appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

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.