TALLAHASSEE, FL - On January 24, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Mark Astrom and Gilbert Gonzalez to the Electrical Contractors Licensing Board.  

Mark Astrom
Astrom is the Electrical Director for Hillpointe Construction, LLC., the President of Crane Fire Company, and the Vice President of Gator Fire Equipment Company. He was the recipient of the 2022 Fire Alarm Engineered Systems Dealer Rookie of the Year. Astrom earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from Gettysburg College and his master’s degree in photography from the School of Visual Arts.  

Gilbert Gonzalez, DBA
Gonzalez is the Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Mission Critical Solutions in Tampa. Active in his community, he also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of South Florida, the Chair of the University of South Florida Entrepreneurship Advisory Council, and is a member of the College of Business Executive Advisory Council. Gonzalez earned his bachelor’s degree in finance, his master’s degree, and his doctorate in business administration from the University of South Florida.
 
These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.