Rick Scott appoints Jeffrey Bragg as the Secretary of Elder Affairs

Jeffrey Bragg has been tapped to head up Florida’s Department of Elder Affairs. Bragg will replace Sam Verghese, the current Secretary of the Department of Elder Affairs, according to Gov. Rick Scott’s Office. Verghese, the Governor’s Office announced Wednesday, is stepping down to pursue options in the private sector. Verghese’s last day is Sept. 23. That’s the same day Bragg will take over the helm of the agency. “He has over 40 years of experience in the public and private…