TALLAHASSEE, FL - On January 3, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Richard Cole and Rahul Patel to the University of Florida Board of Trustees. These appointments are effective January 7, 2025.

Richard Cole
Cole is a Managing Partner of Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. Active in his community, he currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Florida Bar’s Grievance Committee and previously served as President of the Miami-Dade County Bar Association. Cole earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and his juris doctor from the University of Florida.  

Rahul Patel
Patel is a Partner and Lawyer at King and Spalding. Active in his community, he currently serves as a member of the Crawford & Company Board of Directors and previously served as a member of The Westminster Schools Board of Trustees. Patel earned his bachelor's degree in economics and his juris doctor from the University of Florida.

These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.