TALLAHASSEE – Governor Rick Scott this week announced the appointment of Britt Sikes, general manager of the Division of Enterprise Accounts for DEX Imaging, as Chairman of the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors. The 34-member board oversees workforce development policy and investment for the state of Florida.

Sikes, an entrepreneur and recognized leader in the imaging solutions industry, has lived in Fort Lauderdale for more than 20 years. He co-founded U.S. Imaging Solutions in 1998 and led the company until its acquisition in May 2013 by DEX Imaging. A member of the CareerSource Florida Board for the past four years, Sikes succeeds outgoing Chairman Dwayne Ingram, who has directed the board since 2011.

“Governor Scott has chosen an exceptional leader to build on our board’s momentum in securing Florida’s international reputation as a global leader for talent and the No. 1 state for jobs,” Ingram said. “Britt knows firsthand what business leaders look for in a workforce when locating or growing in Florida, and will be instrumental in helping direct the development of Florida’s future workforce.”   

Ingram will officially pass the gavel to Sikes at the Feb. 11 quarterly Board of Directors meeting.

“Britt’s experience in job creation as a business owner coupled with his strong track record of leadership within his industry and community have made him a real asset to the board as a member,” said CareerSource Florida President and CEO Chris Hart IV. “I look forward to working with him in this new role.”

Sikes has previously served in several leadership positions on the board, including as Vice Chair, member of the Executive Committee and Chair of the Performance Council. He serves or has served on numerous boards and organizations in his community, including the United Way of Broward County, Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, ChildNet, American Heart Association Walk, 211 First Call for Help and Jack & Jill Children’s Center.