Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Board of Architecture and Interior Design

TALLAHASSEE, FL - On October 30, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Ivette A. Arango, Charles Clary, Beverly Frank, and Peter Jones to the Board of Architecture and Interior Design.

Ivette A. Arango
Arango, of Coral Gables, is the Owner and Principal Interior Designer of Ivette Arango Interiors. She is the recipient of the 2019 Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Renovation and Restoration Project Award. Arango earned her bachelor’s degree in design and her master’s degree in architecture from the University of Florida.

Charles Clary
Clary, of Baker, is the former Owner and President of DAG Architects. He was previously elected as a Florida State Senator and served in the United States Navy. He is the recipient of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects President’s Award and is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. Clary earned his bachelor’s degrees in architecture and arts in environmental design from Auburn University.

Beverly Frank
Frank, of St. Petersburg, is the Principal and Architect at BFRANK Studios, LLC. Active in her community, she currently serves on the Florida Council on Arts and Culture and previously served as the President of the American Institute of Architects of Florida. Frank earned her bachelor’s degree in art education and her master’s degree in architecture from the University of South Florida.

Peter Jones
Jones, of Port St. Lucie, is the former Director of Architecture & Design at Atlantic Fields Club. He was previously appointed to the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board. Jones earned his bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in architecture from Rice University.

These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.