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The Health Care District is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners. The Commissioners serve on a voluntary basis. Three Commissioners are appointed by the Governor of Florida, three by the Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners and one is a representative of the State Department of Health. Commission terms are for four years. Commissioners may hold their appointments for a maximum of eight consecutive years.

Jonathan R. Satter
Jonathan R. Satter, RPA, MBA 
Chair
Appointed by Gov. Bush
Appointed July 2005

Patrick J. DiSalvo
Patrick J. DiSalvo, CPA
Vice-Chair
Appointed by Gov. Crist
Appointed October 2007

Benjamin Frank, JD
Benjamin Frank, JD
Secretary
Appointed by Gov. Crist
Appointed February 2009

Alina M. Alonso, MD
Alina M. Alonso, MD
Palm Beach County Health Department Director

Carol Roberts
Carol A. Roberts
Appointed by County Commission
Appointed October 2008

Effie C. Grear, EdD
Effie C. Grear, EdD
Appointed by County Commission
Appointed Dec. 2002
Reappointed Dec. 2003
Reappointed Oct. 2007

Florida State Representative Joseph Abruzzo
Florida Rep. Joseph Abruzzo
Appointed by County Commission
Appointed June 2010

Dwight D. Chenette, CEO
Dwight D. Chenette, MBA, MPH
Chief Executive Officer

Last updated: 7/8/2010 4:14:46 PM