JUST IN: Florida State Park appoint New CEO

**Florida State Parks Appoints New CEO**

The Florida State Parks Foundation has announced the appointment of Julia Gill Woodward as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Woodward brings extensive experience in environmental conservation and nonprofit leadership to the role. She succeeds the outgoing CEO, who served the foundation for over a decade. The foundation expressed confidence that Woodward’s leadership will further its mission to preserve and enhance Florida’s state parks. citeturn0search0

In related news, the Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park, a nonprofit organization supporting the county’s only state park, has selected a new executive director. Veronica Frehm, a local community leader, will assume the role, bringing her expertise in environmental education and community engagement to the organization. The Friends group is dedicated to supporting the park’s educational programs, conservation efforts, and visitor services. citeturn0search1

These leadership changes are expected to strengthen the organizations’ commitments to preserving Florida’s natural resources and enhancing the visitor experience at state parks.