Lawson, 54, of Jacksonville, is a vice president at Acosta
Sales and Marketing. He previously served as the director of national accounts
for Johnson and Johnson. Lawson received his bachelor’s degree from FAMU. He is
reappointed for a term beginning January 5, 2018, and ending January 6, 2021.
Lawson is the current chair of the FAMU BOT.
Carter, 65, of Tallahassee, is an attorney and business
consultant on energy, economic development, and education with Carter and
Associates. He is a United States Army veteran and previously served as a
member of the Board of Governors of the State University System. Carter is
reappointed for a term beginning January 6, 2018, and ending January 6, 2023.
The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.