Stephanie Kopelousos has been appointed by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District as the new administrator.
The board unanimously approved a motion to make Kopelousos the district administrator with immediate effect and under the same terms and conditions as former administrator Glen Gilzean. The job comes with a $400k salary.
Stephanie Kopelousos, with a background in public policy and transportation, played a pivotal role in Governor Ron DeSantis' administration as the Director of Legislative Affairs. Her responsibilities involved fostering relationships with state legislators and conveying the governor's policy positions. She also served as FDOT Secretary, and Kopelousos transitioned to DeSantis's failed presidential campaign team in 2024.
Craig Mateer, appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just yesterday, was also present at today's CFTOD board meeting.
Earlier this month, DeSantis appointed the existing CFTOD administrator Glen Gilzean as Supervisor of Elections in Orange County, filling the vacancy left by former supervisor Bill Cowles' retirement in January. Gilzean will head the Elections Office as the state prepares for the 2024 presidential election.
The DeSantis-controlled Central Florida Tourism Oversight District replaced Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District in June 2023.
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