The 20th Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has set an applicant interview schedule to fill two circuit court judicial vacancies resulting from the retirement of Judge Ramiro Mañalich and the passing of Judge Scott Carlin.

The JNC will conduct interviews on Friday, July 24, beginning at 9 a.m. at Lee County Justice Center Annex Grand Jury Suite, Second Floor, 2000 Main Street, in Fort Myers. Applicant interviews are scheduled for 15 minute increments.

APPLICANT                                   TIME

JNC meets in Executive Session      8:30

Maria Dente                                  9:00

Christopher Whitney                  9:15

Pamela Barger                              9:30

Cassius Borel                                9:45

Harley Brook                                10:00

Jaqueline Bruehl                         10:15

Break                                             10:30

Ronald T. Tomasko                    10:45

James Chandler                          11:00

Michael Colombo                       11:15

Jean-Paul Galasso                     11:30

Break                                            11:45

Cole Tiernan                               12:00

Andrew Van Sickle                    12:15

JNC Meets in Executive Session      12:30

All proceedings of the commission are open to the public with the exception for executive sessions, breaks, and lunch. Members of the public wishing to attend the interviews have the option of attending in person or by Zoom. For members of the public that wish to access the meeting by Zoom, email Chair Steven E. Martin, [email protected], and Kelly Arroyo,  [email protected] for instructions.