Jeff Atwater Seeks New Role as FAU President

Florida CFO, Jeff Atwater may be the next President…. of Florida Atlantic University.

Jeff Atwater announced Saturday he applied for the position of president of Florida Atlantic University. Shortly after his announcement, Governor Rick Scott issued a statement saying he’d be a great fit for the school.

“Jeff Atwater has the experience and the skill to be an outstanding president at Florida Atlantic University,” Scott said. “While the school will no doubt consider multiple, qualified, prestigious candidates for the job, FAU would be well-served to have a leader like Jeff at the helm.”

According to the Palm Beach Post, Atwater sent an email to his staffers explaining he “was approached by Florida Atlantic University (FAU) regarding the search for their next president…After much thought and discussion with my family, I have decided to place my name into consideration for this position,” he wrote.