The Statewide Judicial Nominating Commission met February
11, 2013 in Orlando.
Four Judges sought nomination for reappointment. Judges Beck
(SAR), Hill (GNS), Remsnyder (MEL) and Roesch (PMC) were unanimously nominated
for reappointment to their respective positions.
A fine group of applicants sought nomination to the position
of Judge of Compensation Claims in
Daytona. The Commission has had the chance to interview several of these individuals
before as recent vacancies occurred in Jacksonville, Melbourne, and Lakeland.
I am consistently struck by the tremendous level of
experience that comes to the table when we have an OJCC vacancy. The volume of applicants is variable, but the
quality is consistent. I am encouraged when individuals with this level of
experience, in comp and in life, are willing to step forward and undertake what
I think is one of the most professionally rewarding careers in law.
After a long day of interviews, the Commission voted to
nominate Wilbur Anderson of Daytona Beach, Robert Dietz and Steven Pyle, both
of Orlando. To have prevailed in this interview process, against such stellar
completion is worthy of compliment. However, all of the applicants are to be complimented
for their willingness to serve and commitment to our system.
The next step in this process will be interviews at the
Governor’s Office. If you have a perspective to share regarding these nominees,
I encourage you to write to Governor Scott. If you do not engage in the
process, it is hard to expect to be heard later if you are disappointed in the
outcome.