March 29, 2021
Governor Ron DeSantis announced late last week the appointment of Charlie Ward, Jr. to the Tallahassee Community College District Board of Trustees. Ward will replace Trustee Randy Pople.
Ward, of Tallahassee, is a former professional basketball player and the current head coach of Florida State University Schools boys' basketball team. A Thomasville, Ga. native, Ward attended FSU, where he was a standout basketball and football player. After leading the FSU football team to the 1993 National Championship and winning the Heisman Trophy, Ward was selected by the New York Knicks in the first round of the 1994 NBA Draft. He went on to play 11 years in the league.
“The appointment of Charlie Ward, Jr. by Gov. DeSantis will help amplify the visibility of the College and its unwavering commitment to providing accessible high-quality education, keeping tuition affordable and supporting economic development in our community,” TCC President Jim Murdaugh said.
“Strong and effective governance by Trustees is key to our ability to meet the needs of our community,” added Murdaugh. “Trustee Ward is recognized as a noble ambassador for the citizens of the district and beyond.”
Ward earned his bachelor’s degree from FSU. He and his wife, Tonja, reside in Tallahassee with their three children: Hope, Caleb and Joshua.
The District Board of Trustees is the policy-making body for Tallahassee Community College. Trustees are appointed by the Governor and are confirmed by the Florida Senate.