Organization

Overview
Chairman Melinda N. Coonrod Bio
Commissioner Richard D. Davison Bio
Commissioner David A. Wyant Bio
Reports / Publications
Current Annual Report
Monthly Accomplishments
PQC Meetings and Minutes
Current Annual Regulatory Plan
Year End Summary Statistics
Additional Resources

Organization

Commissioner Melinda N. Coonrod, Chairman
Commissioner Melinda N. Coonrod, Vice Chair

Commissioner Coonrod began her criminal justice career in 1992 when she was appointed to serve as an assistant state attorney for the Second Judicial Circuit. As a prosecutor, Commissioner Coonrod handled a diverse set of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanor traffic offenses to first degree felonies and crimes punishable by life in prison.

During her career with the State Attorney’s Office, Commissioner Coonrod gained extensive criminal law experience, and became well versed in the Florida criminal justice system. She prosecuted perpetrators of crimes, advocated sentencing of those found guilty, and worked closely with victims and various law enforcement agencies. As an assistant state attorney, Commissioner Coonrod was responsible for making charging decisions and determining the appropriate resolution of cases.

Commissioner Coonrod later served as an administrative hearing officer with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Licensing where she directed and supervised the other hearing officers in the division. During her role as hearing officer, Commissioner Coonrod presided over informal hearings involving the denial, suspension, and revocation of licensure under chapters 493 and 790, Florida Statutes. Her experience also includes representing children before the courts as a certified court appointed guardian ad-litem, providing training seminars to law enforcement agencies, and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses as an adjunct instructor at Florida State University College of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

Commissioner Coonrod has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1991. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University College of Business in 1987 and received her Juris Doctor degree from Nova University in 1991.

Commissioner Coonrod was initially appointed by the Governor and Cabinet on June 26, 2012, and was unanimously confirmed by the Florida Senate on April 29, 2013. Coonrod was reappointed by the Governor and Cabinet on June 13, 2018, to serve a second six-year term, and was confirmed by the Florida Senate on May 1, 2019. In December 2020, Commissioner Coonrod was reappointed as Commission Chair for a third term.

Melinda N. Coonrod, Chairman, (850) 487-1980 / FAX (850) 487-1220