In August of 2019, Governor DeSantis launched his Faith and Community Initiative with three objectives:
Following the Initiative’s creation Erik Dellenback was appointed as the Governor’s Liaison for Faith and Community. Mr. Dellenback is tasked with leading and implementing the Governor’s vision for the Initiative and its three pillars.
Erik Dellenback leads the Governor’s Faith and Community Based Initiative after serving as a consultant to some of the most well-known non-profits and the philanthropy arena prior to his appointment.
Prior to that, Erik served as the President and Executive Director of the Tim Tebow Foundation (TTF) for seven years, from its inception to 2017. During his time at TTF, Erik began many domestic and international ministry programs, including Night to Shine, a prom for individuals with special needs. Night to Shine became a worldwide movement and currently takes place in all 50 states and 24 countries while representing over 32 different denominations of the church.
Prior to his time at TTF, Erik spent more than 11 years working with the Gator Bowl Association as the Director of the ACC Football Championship and the Vice President/Chief Marketing Officer.
Read the press release of Erik’s appointment.