The Honorable Nina Rodenroth
Mayor, City of Keystone Heights
Professional:
1971-1993: Anatomic Pathology Laboratories
- Practiced as Licensed Histotechnologist/Anatomic Pathology Labs 3-States and 5-Cities
- Employed in Reference, Hospital, Academic & Government Laboratories performing Human &
Animal Tissue Diagnostics
1993-2023: Commercial Healthcare Industry
1993-1996 BioTek Solutions, Santa Barbara, CA
1996-2023 Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL
- Account Executive, Capital Sales Specialist, Physician Office Specialist, National Sales Learning & Development, Infection Disease Specialist.
- Clinical Sales for diagnostics in Hospitals, Public Health, Government, Reference and Physician Laboratories.
Personal:
We have lived in Florida for 40-years, relocated to Keystone Heights from Jacksonville in September 2017. My husband Dave and I have been married for 52-years, enjoy two children along with their spouses, four grandchildren and our English Bulldog Champ.
2018 – 2023: City of Keystone Heights
- Elected to serve as a Board Member for the Keystone Heights Heritage Commission (KHHC) 2018-2021.
- Appointed as Chair for KHHC 2021-2023.
- During 2022, our KHHC orchestrated community projects that included Mother’s Day Walking Tour, Keystone Heights Historic Home Workshop, and Holiday Wreath Workshop-providing 40-wreaths for the downtown businesses.
- We increased our Associate Membership by 50% and identified Phase I of the Keystone Heights historic home’s inventory with homeowners for future community interests.
January 2023
Retired from healthcare after 52 years in the industry.
April 2023
Elected Mayor for Keystone Heights. First term of three-years.
Accomplishments:
- United our city leadership with collaboration and focus on the goals for our community.
- Elevated our presence within the state by fostering those relationships that will further support our current and future growth needs for Keystone Heights.
- Aligned with our local businesses, and organizations to identify their needs and vision for our community.
- Led in identifying budget for 20% staff increase and 40% community events.
- Identified resources and drove collaborations for completing our Strategic Plan
Summary:
I’m committed to protecting the historic heritage of our community as we continue to grow, working cooperatively with my fellow city councilmembers, and most importantly, ensuring that our city remains fiscally responsible.
Current Memberships and Appointments:
- Charter Member of Florida Society for Histotechnologist
- Charter Member of Georgia Society for Histotechnologist
- Member of Porsche Club of America
- Clay County Chamber of Commerce
- Florida League of Mayors Board of Directors, District 4
- Florida League of Cities Education & Training Advisory Committee
- Institute Elected Municipal Officials (IEMO) Part One June 2025
Past Memberships and Appointments:
- Florida Department of Health Licensure
- American Society for Clinical Pathologists
- Florida Society for Histotechnologist/President
- National Society for Histotechnologist/Region Director
- Georgia Society for Histotechnologist/Treasurer
- American Society for Clinical Pathologist/Exam Grader