Governor Rick Scott Appoints James Norton as Gulf County Superintendent of Schools

Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of James P. Norton of Port St. Joe as the Gulf County Superintendent of Schools.

Norton, 45, has been the senior vice president and senior trust officer at Vision Bank since 2007. Previously, he was the senior vice president and director of business development for the Coastal Community Bank from 2002 to 2007. He is past president of the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce and of the Port St. Joe Lions Club.

“As a third-generation Gulf County resident who attended Gulf County schools from elementary through high school, Jim possesses strong connections to his community and the public schools of his home county,” Governor Scott said.  “In addition, his valuable administrative experience in private business has provided him the leadership skills necessary to effectively operate Gulf County’s public schools.”

Norton received a bachelor’s degree, as well as a master’s degree in education, from Troy State University and a law degree from Faulkner University Jones School of Law.  He is appointed for a term beginning August 11, 2011, and ending November 19, 2012.

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