Rick Scott Chooses Cindy O'Connell to Lead Lottery

Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 2, 2011 - 2:31pm

On Wednesday, Gov. Rick Scott named Cynthia Cindy OConnell to head up the Florida Lottery.

OConnell, whose experience includes stints in consulting, communications and with the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, also had a stint leading the Division of Research and Promotions for the lottery. She also served on the board of trustees of the University of Florida and is the chairwoman of the Florida House in Washington.

Cindy brings an impressive record of leadership and brand management to the Florida Lottery and will improve the agencys important mission of maximizing revenues for the enhancement of public education in Florida, said Scott.

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