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The Board of is made up of seven members; five of which are licensed Hearing Aid Specialists. Two members must be lay persons who are not now and who have never been Hearing Aid Specialists or members of any closely related profession.
Board of Hearing Aid Specialists
Licensed Hearing Aid Specialists
Ms. Leanne E. Polhill, Chair
Ormond Beach, FL
Term: 12/01/04 -10/31/08
Mr. Joseph J. Someillan, Vice-Chair
Miami, FL 33165 (hm)
Mr. Randy Ellsworth
Clermont, Fl
Term: 03/24/10 - 10/31/12
Mr. Douglas Moore
Delray Beach, FL
Term: 03/24/10 -10/31/12
John Fischer
Tallahassee, Florida 32309
Term: 8/23/07 - 10/31/11
Term: 11/19/02 - 10/31/11
Otolaryngologist
Dr. Robert Pickard, M.D.
Miami, FL
Term: 2/16/06 - 10/31/09
Consumer Member & Hearing Aid User
Maria Hernandez
Melbourne, FL
Term: 8/23/07 - 10/31/11
Ms. Patricia Palombi
Jacksonville, FL
Term: 11/6/03 - 10/31/09
Mr. Thomas Hollern
Tallahassee, FL
Term: 3/24/10 - 10/31/13
All correspondence and inquiries should be directed to the:
Board of Hearing Aid Specialists
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3258
Since this Board serves as a "quasi-judicial" entity on licensure issues, contact with the members may cause the members to be recused from administrative proceedings. Staff will direct inquiries, when appropriate to the full Board for review.
For more information about Gubernatorial Appointments, please visit the Governor's website
| MISSION: | To protect and promote the health of all residents and visitors in the state through organized state |
| and community efforts, including cooperative agreements with counties. | |
| VISION: | A healthier future for the people of Florida. |
| PURPOSE: | To protect the public through health care licensure, enforcement and information. |
| FOCUS: | To be the nation's leader in quality health care regulation. |
| VALUES: | Integrity, Commitment, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, & Empowerment. |
