Governor Scott Appoints Dr. Rajendra Gupta and Mike Rump to the Broward College District Board of Trustees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (October 7, 2015) – Florida Governor Rick Scott recently announced the appointments of Dr. Rajendra Gupta and Mike Rump to the Broward College District Board of Trustees.

“It is my honor to welcome Rajendra and Mike to the Board of Trustees,” said John Benz, chair of the Broward College District Board of Trustees. “We look forward to working closely with them to ensure student success and assist the College in its higher education mission.”

Dr. Gupta, 68, of Fort Lauderdale, is a physician at R.P. Gupta and Associates. He previously served as a member on the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees. Gupta received his bachelor’s degree from Rajrishi College and his medical doctorate degree from Sawai Man Singh Medical College. He succeeds Sean Guerin and is appointed for a term beginning September 25, 2015 and ending May 31, 2019.

Rump, 55, of Coral Springs, is the president of Continental Public Adjusters, Inc. He currently serves as president of the Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters Board of Directors. Rump received his bachelor’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. He succeeds Pamela Stephany and is appointed for a term beginning September 25, 2015 and ending May 31, 2019.

The Broward College District Board of Trustees is a five-member group of community leaders with diverse backgrounds who provide dedicated leadership to the College and its activities. As the governing board of the College, they are the stewards of Broward College’s commitment to excellence, while they guide the College and implement the goals enumerated in their mission. As a team, this group is fully engaged in providing a future that offers increased higher education opportunities for Broward County residents.

For more information, contact Angela Nicoletti at 954-201-7939 or anicolet@broward.edu.