Advisory Council

The Advisory Council is founded on the premise of providing executive-level advice, counsel, and direction to ensure the continued success of executing Community Legal Service’s mission of providing Legal Access for All. This elite group of community leaders is devoting their wisdom, professional expertise, and time.

CLS Advisory Council Members

Benjamin Barros, Dean & Professor of Law, Stetson University College of Law

Dick Batchelor, Former State Representative, DBMG Inc.

Chris Carmody, Government Relations, Attorney, Gray Robinson

John Crossman, President, Crossmarc Services

Cecil Howard, Associate Provost & Interim Dean, FAMU College of Law

Tiffany Hughes, COO, UCF College of Business

Kent Johnson, SVP of Finance Operations, AdventHealth

Mel Martinez, Former Senator, Former Secretary Housing and Urban Development

Bill McCollum, Former Florida Attorney General, Congressman, Denton US

Tico Perez, Attorney, National Executive Board Member, Scouting America

Brandon Siler, Founder and President of Legacy Pro Sports

Joshua Truitt, CEO, Complete Parachute Solutions