TALLAHASSEE, FL - On January 3, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Nick Primrose, Tammy “Chereese” Stewart, and Cyrus Zomorodian and the reappointment of Willard “Jud” Sapp Jr. to the St. Johns River State College District Board of Trustees.  

Nick Primrose
Primrose is the Chief of Regulatory Compliance of the Jacksonville Port Authority. He previously served as the General Counsel for the Florida Division of Emergency Management and a Deputy General Counsel for the Executive Office of the Governor. Active in his community, he currently serves on the SelectFlorida Board of Directors and previously served as the Chair of the Florida Elections Commission. Primrose earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Lake Forest College, his master’s degree in public management from DePaul University, and his juris doctor from Barry University.

Tammy “Chereese” Stewart
Stewart is the Assistant County Manager for the Clay County Board of County Commissioners. She was previously elected as a Clay County Commissioner and currently serves as a member of the Clay County Development Authority, the Clay County Cattlemen Association, the Clay County Farm Bureau, and the Florida Planning and Zoning Association. Stewart earned her bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and her master’s degree in educational leadership and administration from the University of North Florida. 

Cyrus Zomorodian
Zomorodian is an Assistant State Attorney in the Fourth Circuit State Attorney’s Office. He previously served as a member of the Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on Professionalism. Zomorodian earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from American University, his master’s degree in political science from the University of Alabama, and his juris doctor from Samford University.

Willard “Jud” Sapp Jr.
Sapp is the Owner of W.J. Sapp & Son, Inc. A veteran of the United States Navy, he previously served as a member of the St. Johns County Day School Board of Trustees. Sapp earned his bachelor’s degree in business from Florida State University. 

These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.