For Immediate Release: Monday, February 10, 2025
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CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Frank White to the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the appointment of Frank White of Pensacola to the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors. The Florida Legislature created Citizens in August 2002 as a not-for-profit, tax-exempt government entity to provide property insurance to eligible Florida property owners unable to find insurance coverage in the private market.

CFO Jimmy Patronis said, "I'm proud to appoint Frank White to serve on the Citizens Board of Governors. As a small business owner, attorney, and former state representative, I have no doubt that Frank's expertise and insight will be an asset to Citizens policyholders statewide. Thank you to outgoing board member Scott Thomas for his years of service and hard work on behalf of Floridians."

Frank White, Pensacola
Frank White is a business owner, attorney, and former state legislator. He is the founder and CEO of Tag Tech, a business providing title processing services and software to auto dealers, fleet owners, and auto auctions nationwide. He also serves as General Counsel for Sandy Sansing Automotive, a family-owned group of 13 auto dealerships in Florida, Alabama, and Indiana. Before 2010, he practiced law in the Dallas office of Akin Gump, a leading national law firm. Frank’s legal practice included all aspects of business transactions and securities law with an emphasis on private investment funds. He maintains an active law license in Florida and membership in the National Association of Dealer Counsel.

From 2016-2018, Frank was a member of the Florida House of Representatives. As a House member, he was a leader on health care, business, and appropriations policy. He also helped pass the legislation that created Triumph Gulf Coast, a $1.5 billion economic development and recovery fund for coastal Northwest Florida. Recognized for his business and community leadership, Governor Rick Scott appointed Frank to the Board of the Florida Development Finance Corporation, the state’s conduit bond issuer, where he served as Chair, and to the Board of Trustees of Pensacola State College.

Born and raised in Amarillo, TX, Frank earned undergraduate degrees with honors in history and business, as well as his J.D. and M.B.A. from Southern Methodist University.