One of the reasons the University of Central Florida has grown remarkably in stature and reputation is its close partnerships with elected officials at the local, state and national levels. A pair of leadership moves announced today will ensure UCF\u2019s upward trajectory continues.<\/p>\n
UCF has appointed Janet Owen as vice president for government relations. Owen comes to UCF from the University of North Florida, where she serves as vice president for governmental affairs and associate general counsel. She starts at UCF on June 22.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have always admired what UCF is about. The way UCF has grown into the partnership university has been an example for all of us in the State University System,\u201d Owen said. \u201cThe idea that I could be a part of a new president\u2019s team and help him accomplish his goals and visions for UCF\u2019s next chapter is really exciting.\u201d<\/p>\n
Owen, a native of Jacksonville, earned a bachelor\u2019s degree from the University of Florida and a law degree from Stetson University College of Law. She worked in a Jacksonville law firm before moving to UNF as associate general counsel in 1994, and has served as UNF\u2019s lobbyist since 1998.<\/p>\n
Owen will build on the strong foundation laid by Daniel Holsenbeck, who as senior vice president for university relations and director of governmental relations\u00a0has helped guide UCF\u2019s growth for a generation. Holsenbeck has been appointed senior counsel to the president, effective July 1.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a win-win for UCF,\u201d said president-elect Dale Whittaker, who takes office on July 1. \u201cFrom day one, I will be able to rely on Dan\u2019s knowledge and counsel and Janet\u2019s leadership in accomplishing our goals. This is exciting.\u201d<\/p>\n
Since joining UCF in 1985, Holsenbeck has reported to every UCF president except its first. He has fostered deep relationships with elected officials who have helped propel the university\u2019s rise in quality, size and status, securing support for increased state funding, the College of Medicine, UCF Downtown and more.<\/p>\n
\u201cDan has been an invaluable resource for UCF since before I arrived. His fingerprints are on every major university initiative of the past 30 years,\u201d President John Hitt said. \u201cI have been fortunate to have had his wise counsel, and I\u2019m thrilled that with Dan at his side, president-elect Whittaker will continue to benefit from Dan\u2019s experience, connections and insights.\u201d<\/p>\n
Before coming to UCF, Holsenbeck worked as associate vice president for development and alumni affairs at the University of South Florida, the director of university relations at Auburn University, and vice chancellor for development at Auburn University at Montgomery.<\/p>\n
\u201cAny chance I have to work with Dale Whittaker is a tremendous opportunity,\u201d Holsenbeck said. \u201cI have watched him closely, worked with him, learned so much from him, and will do whatever I can to make his presidency successful.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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