MISSION STATEMENT:
We are committed to enhancing lifelong personal growth, autonomy, health, well-being and security in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.
| Steve Stottlemyer Chairman Steve Stottlemyer moved to Sarasota in 1950 and is a graduate of the University of Florida and Stetson University School of Law. He practiced law in Sarasota until 1974 when he relocated to Highlands, North Carolina.Returning in 1985, Steve and his wife Terry have been in the gasoline/convenient store business for the past 14 years and are now the owners and operators of Fruitville Texaco. He is an active member of the St. Thomas Moore parish in Sarasota. |
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| Marvin Gross Treasurer Marvin Gross established Marvin’s Gardens and Landscape Services, Inc., in Sarasota in 1961 and serves as its President. By gubernatorial appointment, Mr. Gross chaired the ad hoc committee to revise the Florida Grades and Standards for nursery stock.He was a member of the design assistance team for the City of Sarasota and served as a member of the planning and zoning board. He has consulted with several government departments and was Agricultural Chairman for the Sarasota Community Goals Council. In the past decade, Gross has served as a volunteer consultant to the Egyptian government and private businesses and is associated with the Jewish Temple Emmanuel. |
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| Virginia “Ginger” Judge Secretary Ginger Judge and her husband Dan moved to Sarasota in 1964 to establish a manufacturing operation at Sarasota-Bradenton Airport for Honeycomb Company of America, Inc.Since then Ginger has been actively involved in the corporation serving as office manager, purchasing agent, contracts administrator, Senior Vice President and since February 2005 as the President/CEO following the passing of Dan Gordon Judge, Jr. She also serves on the Board of Directors of The Easter Seal Society, after twice being Chairman/President of the local society as well as serving on the National Easter Seal Board of Directors. Judge also established and served as Founding President of the Happiness House Easter Seal Foundation in 1996 – 1998. In 1991 she was elected as a Charter Inductee of the Easter Seal Hall of Fame locally. She has been recognized by Easter Seals for over 27 years of dedication. |
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| Claudia George Claudia George received her Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from the University of Florida and her Master of Business Administration degree from the University of South Florida. She holds a CPA Certificate and is the owner of Claudia K. George & Company, Certified Public Accountants.Her involvement with professional and volunteer organizations includes serving as President of the Florida Institute of CPAs Gulf Coast Chapter, Treasurer of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Treasurer of the Children’s Guardian Fund, President of the Sarasota County Civic League, Elder of Pine Shores Presbyterian Church, and Trustee for Peace River Presbytery.In 1973, Claudia and her husband Gene moved to Sarasota where she has also enjoyed serving on several county advisory committees by appointment of the Sarasota County Commission. |
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| Herb Jones was born and raised in Kentucky, educated at The University of Kentucky and The University of Cincinnati, majoring in business. He was part owner, Chairman, and CEO of a major transportation, merchandising and grain company in St. Louis, Mo. He sold the company and came to Sarasota with his wife, Ruth in 1993. His son, daughter and grandkids live in Sarasota.After retiring in 1993, Mr. Jones has started two new businesses in southwest Florida with his son Mark. He has served on many national boards and currently serves as Vice-Chairman of Sarasota Military Academy. He has served many terms on The Board of Sarasota Keys Rotary Club and The Foundation as President. He is a past serving Elder at Church of The Palms and Treasurer of their Foundation. He is a member of The Tournament Players Club. |
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| Lee Hinkle served as Florida State University’s Vice President for University Relations until her retirement in 2011. She was responsible for the university’s communications, governmental relations, fundraising and alumni programs. Ms. Hinkle's career focused on advocacy for public policy issues affecting Florida’s citizens. Her expertise included government affairs, political strategy, public policy development, public relations and marketing. Her employment spanned four decades and included work for public, private and not-for profit organizations. She served as President and CEO of Florida FREE, a political research organization, as well as Vice President of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Director of Government Relations for Hospital Corporation of America. Born in Maine, Ms. Hinkle was raised in Hillsborough County, Florida and earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University. |
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