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Governor Crist Appoints Michael Keller of the Tampa Area to the Florida Commission on Human Relations
Press Release
April 26, 2010
Contact:
Leah Barber-Heinz
FCHR Public Information Director
850-528-1597
GOVERNOR CRIST APPOINTS MICHAEL KELLER TO FLORIDA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS
Keller will serve on the Commission to work toward fair treatment, equal access and mutual respect for the people of Florida
Tallahassee – Governor Charlie Crist has appointed Michael Keller as a Commissioner of the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR). Upon Senate approval, Commissioner Keller will serve a term expiring September 30, 2010.
“We are so pleased to welcome Michael Keller to the Commission,” said Derick Daniel, Executive Director of the Commission. “His expertise will be a great addition to the Commission and we are looking forward working with him in serving the people of Florida.”
Michael Keller is a U.S Army veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and has written and published a memoir of his experience entitled: “Torture Central: E-mails from Abu Ghraib.” His special interests are in human trafficking and detainee operations. He currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer for the International Direct Selling Technology Corporation in Tampa, FL., where he also serves on the Board of Directors.
The Commission consists of 12 commissioners of various racial, religious, ethnic, social, economic, political and professional groups within the state, all appointed to four-year terms by the Governor subject to Senate approval.
The Florida Commission on Human Relations, established in 1969, is the state agency charged with enforcing the Florida Civil Rights Act and Fair Housing Act. Fair treatment, equal access and mutual respect are the benchmarks of the Commission’s commitment. Through education, outreach and partnerships, the Commission works to prevent discrimination through teaching best practices and fostering mutual understanding in communities statewide.
For more information, please visit http://fchr.state.fl.us
