UWF BEI Board of Directors

Ray Jones is a native of Rockingham, North Carolina. Following graduation from the University of North Carolina, he received a commission in the U.S. Navy through NROTC and completed Supply Corps School.

Susan O’Connor graduated from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and began her career as a Certified Public Accountant. For the last 29 years, she has been a business owner as a franchisee with McDonald’s as the president of O’Connor Management Group.

Dr. Chula King is a professor in the Department of Accounting and Finance and a frequent researcher of issues involving technology.

Judge Lacey A. Collier was born in Demopolis, Alabama, in June 1935 – the son of Dr. and Mrs. James P. Collier, M.D. After graduating from Saint Bernard High School in Cullman, Alabama, he studied aeronautical engineering at the University of Alabama.

Dr. Edward Ranelli is a professor and Dean Emeritus of the University of West Florida College of Business.

The Honorable Jerry Maygarden holds degrees from Pensacola State College and the University of West Florida. He is a retired business leader with a long and distinguished career in public service and a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War.

Trustee Britton is a Senior Manufacturing Executive. He has over 25 years of industry experience in aviation, medical, oil and gas, and hi-tech commercial production manufacturing. During his successful career, he has held a variety of executive positions including Engineering Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager, and VP of Operations.

Zenani Johnson is a senior majoring in psychology here at the University of West Florida. Zenani is currently President of the UWF Student Government Association.

Dr. Martha D. Saunders began as the sixth president of the University of West Florida on January 1, 2017.