ABLE United
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Our Mission

To encourage and assist the saving of private funds to help persons with disabilities cover costs that support their health, independence and quality of life.

ABLE United

In July 2015, the State of Florida created Florida ABLE, Inc. (d/b/a ABLE United) a registered not-for-profit and direct support organization of the Florida Prepaid College Board to administer the ABLE United Program.

The Florida Prepaid College Board, established in 1987, oversees more than $10 billion in investments for the Stanley G. Tate Florida Prepaid College Program and the Florida 529 Savings Program under Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information about the Florida Prepaid College Board, please visit: myfloridaprepaid.com

Board Members

The ABLE United Board of Directors includes the Chair of the Florida Prepaid College Board, up to three appointees from the Florida Prepaid College Board, and one member appointed by the Governor, the Speaker of the House, and the President of the Senate.

Chairman John D. Rood

Chairman John D. Rood

Ambassador John D. Rood was appointed to the Florida Prepaid College Board by Governor Rick Scott in 2016 and is the current Chairman of the Board. As Chairman of the Florida Prepaid College Board, Mr. Rood serves as Chairman of the ABLE United Board.

Mr. Rood is the founder and chairman of The Vestcor Companies. He served as United States Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas from 2004 until 2007. Mr. Rood previously served as a member of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Board of Governors of the State University System. He is on the Board of Trustees of Flagler College and previously served as a board member for Episcopal High School and Teach for America. Mr. Rood received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Montana.

Vice Chair Ander Crenshaw

Vice Chair Ander Crenshaw

Former Congressman Ander Crenshaw was elected to the U.S. Congress in 2000 and represented Florida in the U.S. House of Representatives for sixteen years. His signature legislation was the passage of the ABLE Act. Prior to serving in Congress, Mr. Crenshaw spent nearly 20 years as an investment banker. He also served as an elected official in the Florida State Legislature, ultimately serving as President of the Florida Senate. Mr. Crenshaw was appointed to Florida ABLE, Inc. Board in 2017 by the Florida Prepaid College Board. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Georgia and his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Florida.

Dr. Magaly Abrahante

Dr. Magaly Abrahante

Dr. Magaly C. Abrahante oversees an ABLE Account for one of her children. After 39 years as an educator, Dr. Abrahante retired from the position of Assistant Superintendent in Miami-Dade County Public Schools in June 2022. Dr. Abrahante currently serves as an education services professional and foster parent. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Biology Education from the University of Miami, a Master’s degree in Mathematics Education from Florida International University, and a Doctor of Education degree from Nova Southeastern University.

Travis D. Finchum

Travis D. Finchum

Travis D. Finchum has been practicing law since 1996 and has been a Board-Certified Elder Law attorney since 2002. He is the President and founder of the law firm Special Needs Lawyers, P.A. Mr. Finchum specializes in Medicaid qualification for aged and disabled individuals as well as Special Needs Trust drafting and administration. He is a past Chair of the Special Needs Trust Committee of the Florida Bar’s Elder Law Section and previously served on and Chaired the Elder Law Board Certification Committee of the Florida Bar. Mr. Finchum serves on the Board of Directors for the Arc Tampa Bay, the Advisory Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Pinellas County Chapter and on the Guardian Trust Foundation, Inc. Mr. Finchum is a double-graduate from the University of Florida.

Ray Rodrigues

Ray Rodrigues

Ray Rodrigues was appointed to the Florida ABLE, Inc. Board of Directors in 2015. Mr. Rodrigues is the Chancellor of the State University System of Florida and a former member of the Florida Senate for District 27. Rodrigues previously served four terms in the Florida House of Representatives, representing southern and coastal Lee County from 2012 to 2020. He was also the Budget Manager for the College of Arts and Sciences at Florida Gulf Coast University, and worked for a corporate component of General Electric where he managed their U.S. Import Compliance program. Mr. Rodrigues has served as an appointee on the Lee County Housing Authority, held elected office on the Stoney Brook Community Development District, and served as the Vice-Chair of the Lee County Republican Executive Committee. Mr. Rodrigues earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Berry College in Rome, Georgia.

Jenn Sikora

Jenn Sikora

Jenn Sikora is a parent advocate. Mrs. Sikora served on Congressman Bill McCollum’s legislative staff for over five years. After the birth of her son, Sean, she became involved with the Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia. During that time, she served as a Board member and co-chaired the Advocacy & Government Affairs committee – it was this group that began working on ABLE legislation. In 2007, her family moved to Orlando to be closer to family. Jenn became an active volunteer in the Down syndrome community, a Girl Scout leader, and serves as the chair for the AdventHealth Hospital for Children’s Patient & Family Experience Council. Mrs. Sikora currently handles the accounting at Magnolia Press printing company and as time allows works as a Brand Ambassador for ABLE United. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from George Mason University.

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