TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis today appointed Bo Rivard as the chair of the Citizens Board of Governors effective immediately.

 

CFO Jimmy Patronis said, “I am proud to appoint Bo as Chair of the Citizens Board and I know he will continue to serve our state well in this new role as he has extensive experience with statewide boards and commissions. As a Panama City resident, his first-hand knowledge of Hurricane Michael's impact provides an important perspective on the effects and financial toll of natural disasters our state faces.”

 

Bo Rivard has served on the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors since April 29, 2019. He is a partner at Harrison, Rivard, Duncan, & Buzzett and previously served as chairman of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. As an attorney, Rivard has represented both public and private companies including those in the health care, transportation, and other regulated industries.