Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of two new board members — Matt Ravenscroft and David Woods — to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, which oversees land use at Walt Disney World.

New Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Members

Matt Ravenscroft is the Executive Vice President and Director of Sunrise Bank in Orlando. He previously served as a Senior Vice President of Old Florida Bank, United Heritage Bank, and Citrus Bank. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida.

David Woods is an attorney at Woods & Woods, P.A. His practice areas include real estate, wills, trusts, and estates. He earned his bachelor’s degree in communication and media studies from Florida State University and his juris doctor from St. Thomas University.

The appointments still have to be confirmed by the Florida Senate.

The board of supervisors currently includes Alexis Yarbrough (chair), John Gilbert, Scott Workman, Brian Aungst, Jr., and Bridget Ziegler.

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is the governing body that now oversees the land of Walt Disney World Resort. In early 2023,  the Reedy Creek Improvement District was renamed the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District and Governor Ron DeSantis appointed a new board, which makes decisions such as the appointment of the fire chief.

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