Dreams Come True, Northeast Florida’s locally based dream-granting organization for children battling life-threatening medical conditions, has announced the appointment of Paul Davison, assurance practice leader with BDO USA, P.C., as president of the organization’s board of directors.
“We are honored to have Mr. Paul Davison stepping into the role of president and helping us continue our long-standing mission and traditions as we celebrate 40 years of fulfilling dreams for local children,” said Dreams Come True Executive Director Anna Valent. “Since 2018, Mr. Davison has served our organization in various capacities and continues to provide direct support to our team and the families we serve.”
Davison joined the Dreams Come True Board of Directors in 2018. He served two terms as secretary and just completed his second term as vice president. He has also been involved in Dreams Come True’s Moore Scholarship program, helping to award college scholarships to dream children and their siblings. In addition to serving Dreams Come True, Davison’s engagement in the Northeast Florida community has included involvement with the Jacksonville Downtown Vision (2018-current) and Changing Homelessness in Jacksonville (2017-2020).
“I am honored to have the opportunity to lead Dreams Come True as it continues to celebrate its rich history in our community and fulfills a record number of dreams for children and families who call the First Coast home,” said Davison. “As Dreams Come True continues to grow in its mission and the number of families served, we have a dedicated team led by our executive director, Anna Valent, and I am excited to join them in ensuring that we reach all children and families in our community needing our support.”
Davison has more than 37 years of experience in public accounting and 21 years as a partner with international accounting firms. His experience includes leading audits for public companies and large private companies, while having extensive interactions and communications with boards and audit committees, along with leading the Northeast Florida practice.
Joining Davison on the 2024-25 Dreams Come True Board of Directors will be: Miller Electric Chief Commercial Officer Donnie Smith as secretary and Stephen Tremel Jr. as treasurer.
All officers were inducted on July 1, 2024, and will serve in their respective positions until June 30, 2025.
Since 1984, Dreams Come True has been using the power of a dream to bring hope and joy to local children in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia battling life-threatening medical conditions. To date, more than 4,800 children have seen their dreams turned into reality.
To learn more, go to DreamsComeTrue.org.
