Governor Appoints Quinn To St. Johns Commission

Governor Appoints Quinn To St. Johns Commission

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- Gov. Charlie Crist on Monday appointed retired Sgt. Major Ray Quinn of St. Augustine to the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners. He will serve during the military leave of absence of Commissioner Mark Miner, who leaves Jan. 2.

“Ray has dedicated his life to the service of his country and to the people of St. Johns County and Florida,” Crist said in a statement. “He has demonstrated strong leadership and dedication to the community, and I am confident he will serve the people well while Commissioner Miner serves our nation during his upcoming deployment.”

Miner will spend a second, one-year tour in Iraq.

Quinn, 63, currently serves as the chairman of the St. Johns County Veteran’s Council and on the board of directors of Vets4Vets in St. Johns County. He is a past president and member of the Kiwanis Club of Historic St. Augustine Board of Directors from 1987 to 2008.

Previously, he served with the Florida Department of Military Affairs, Florida National Guard, from 1995 to 2008, retiring as the director of executive services. He served in the Florida Army National Guard from 1965 to 1995, including full-time service beginning in 1973 and Active Guard and Reserve service in 1981.

Quinn received the Florida Distinguished Service Medal for service to the State of Florida in 2008. He is a graduate of the United States Army Infantry School; the basic, advanced and senior non-commissioned officer courses; and the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy.

“I am honored to continue my service to the people of St. Johns County,” said Quinn. “I look forward to addressing the important issues facing our community during Commissioner Miner’s deployment.”

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