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Joe Rizzo
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Joe Rizzo became the Executive Director of the Flagler County Education Foundation in 2017. During this time, he has more than doubled the income stream for the Foundation and created an Endowment Fund, which now stands at $2.4 million. The goal is to grow this fund to $10 million. Joe has concentrated on expanding the school district's program to create college/workforce ready students, is passionate about helping students with scholarships, and is committed to supporting teachers by issuing teacher grants.
Joe owned five restaurants from 1999- 2017 in Flagler County. He served on the Board of Directors for the Flagler County Education Foundation for six years (one year as President) before being hired as the Director. He also serves on the local Chamber of Commerce Board and participated in the Leadership Flagler Class 16. Joe graduated from Mars Hill University in 1998 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business. He has been married to Teresa for 20 years.
Joe owned five restaurants from 1999- 2017 in Flagler County. He served on the Board of Directors for the Flagler County Education Foundation for six years (one year as President) before being hired as the Director. He also serves on the local Chamber of Commerce Board and participated in the Leadership Flagler Class 16. Joe graduated from Mars Hill University in 1998 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business. He has been married to Teresa for 20 years.