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title: Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Rooney and Appoints Smallridge to Health Care District
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published: '2026-11-05T13:50:53-05:00'
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source: Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
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# Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Rooney and Appoints Smallridge to Health Care District

On an unspecified date, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Patrick Rooney and the appointment of Kelly Smallridge to the Health Care District of Palm Beach County.

Rooney is a former member of the Florida House of Representatives and currently serves as President of the Palm Beach Kennel Club. Smallridge is the president and CEO of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County.

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### Press Release: Office of Governor Ron DeSantis

*Reproduced in full from the [Office of Governor Ron DeSantis](https://www.flgov.com/eog/news/press/2026/governor-ron-desantis-reappoints-patrick-rooney-and-kelly-smallridge-health-care).*

#### Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Patrick Rooney and Kelly Smallridge to the Health Care District of Palm Beach County Authority

**TALLAHASSEE, Fla.:**  Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Patrick Rooney and the appointment of Kelly Smallridge to the Health Care District of Palm Beach County.

**Patrick Rooney**

Rooney is a former member of the Florida House of Representatives. He is President of the Palm Beach Kennel Club. Previously, Rooney served on the South Florida Water Management District. He is Chairman of the Potentia Academy, Director of Rooney’s Golf Foundation Non-Profit. Rooney is a member of the Children’s Healthcare Charity, Inc. and the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches. Rooney earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from Clemson University, his master’s degree in business administration from Lehigh University, and his juris doctor from Villanova University.

**Kelly Smallridge**

Smallridge is the president and CEO of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County. She received the Governor’s Ambassador Medal from Florida Governor Rick Scott in 2013, for creating jobs in Palm Beach County. She sits on numerous boards including the International Economic Development Council, the South Florida Fair, the Homeless Coalition, and The Education Foundation. Smallridge earned her Bachelor of Science in public relations from the University of Florida.

Source: [Office of Governor Ron DeSantis](https://www.flgov.com/eog/news/press/2026/governor-ron-desantis-reappoints-patrick-rooney-and-kelly-smallridge-health-care)