FCEE

 Business, Community & Education Leadership

Don DeFosset, Chairman
Florida Council on Economic Education

Don DeFosset was elected FCEE’s Chairman on June 1, 2006. Upon becoming Chairman, he said, “I am delighted to undertake this responsibility, as there is no more important responsibility in our economy than providing economic literacy education for our youth. Together, we will advance economic enterprise education throughout the Florida school system.”

DeFosset brings extensive leadership experience to his new role. He retired from Walter Industries in November 2005, after leading a successful turnaround, which increased shareholder value by $2.5 billion. He has also served as Chief Operating Officer of Dura Automotive systems, Inc., a $2.6 billion automotive components manufacturer; corporate Executive Vice President and Truck Group President of Navistar International Corp; President of Allied Signal Inc.’s $1 billion Safety Restraint Systems division; and Executive Vice President, Operations, Mack Trucks, Inc.

Very active in community affairs, Chairman DeFosset is on the Board of the Florida State Chamber of Commerce; the Board of Trustees of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay; the Board of Trustees of the University of Tampa; the Board of Trustees for the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center; the Florida Council of 100 and Chairman, 2005 American Heart Association Heart Ball.

 Clinton J. Mueller, Executive Director

Clinton Joseph Mueller joins the Florida Council with tremendous experience in development, public relations, event planning, and fundraising in the non-profit community.  A native Floridian, Clinton received his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Eckerd College in Saint Petersburg, Florida.  Mr. Mueller comes to the Florida Council on Economic Education from Habitat for Humanity, where he was tremendously successful in raising funds and coordinating volunteers for efforts in Florida, as well as efforts in the New Orleans bayou basin, following Hurricane Katrina.  He participated in Hillsborough County’s Affordable Housing Task Force.  Mr. Mueller’s dedication to the betterment of our state community was recognized last year by The Tampa Bay Business Journal as they recognized him as one of the Top 30 Executives Under 30 in October of 2006.

Mr. Mueller continues to volunteer for local charities.  He believes fundamentally in empowering our state’s youth, women, minorities, and those in poverty.  Professionally, he believes in accountability for non-profits, and believes in meeting face-to-face with corporate and governmental partners to establish long-term relationships.  Mr. Mueller brings tremendous energy, a genuine passion for our cause, and an outlook that organizations are excited to be a part of.  Feel free to contact me.