[Palmer Trinity School press release] Palmer Trinity School is pleased to announce the appointment of Juan Gomez as the new Director of Development.

“Juan brings energy, enthusiasm, and most importantly experience, which will complement our vision, as well as advance our development programs and School objectives,” stated Head of School, Patrick Roberts.

As Director of Development, Juan will provide strategic insight, direction, and fundraising guidance to advance the mission of the School and build an even stronger culture of philanthropy at Palmer Trinity. Juan has more than 23 years of educational leadership and administrative experience in the private school sector.

Most recently, he served as Development Director at Columbus High School, and spent several years in various roles including educator and administrator. While at Columbus, Juan played an integral part in the capital campaigns for the Mas Technology Building and The All Sports Fitness Complex and Bernhardt Student Wellness Center, as well as increasing alumni participation.

Juan earned both a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering, and a master’s in engineering from the University of Florida.