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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council

Florida Governor’s Office

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Added to The State & Nation: October 2, 2026

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed David Clark and Earl Glisson to the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council. The release describes Clark as a business founder, former military officer and former state-government official, and Glisson as the apostle of Anchor Faith Church and president of Faith Christian University; it does not announce a new grant, program or council decision.

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Earl Glisson and David Clark to the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council.

David Clark

Clark is a three-time company founder and investor, a former military officer, and a servant leader. Today, he serves as CEO of Allegiant Group, a strategic business consulting and government advisory firm, and Divergent Solutions, a disaster preparedness and recovery company. Previously, he served in multiple senior leadership positions under the DeSantis administration, including with the Executive Office of the Governor. Clark attends Capital City Church in Tallahassee, where he serves on the Building Committee. Clark earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting and business management from Flagler College and master’s degree in business administration from Cornell University.

Earl Glisson

Glisson is the apostle of Anchor Faith Church in St. Augustine. Previously, he served in the Florida Army National Guard. Glisson is a member of the Washington Classical Christian School Board and the Kings Development Group Board of Directors. Glisson is the president of Faith Christian University.

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