Director of Dining Services

With nearly 20 years of experience in food and beverage management and operations, Garry Franko will contribute to The Glenridge team as Director of Dining Services.

Throughout his career, Franko has worked in management, catering and food and beverage operations for resorts, clubs and hotels across the United States including his previous position at the Don Cesar Beach Resort & Spa in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Director of Environmental Services

Ron was born and raised in Indiana. Graduated school in 1982 and successfully attended a variety of technical schools covering subjects such as auto mechanics, electricity and air conditioning. He also worked in the restaurant industry for a time managing of family style restaurant before entering the housing industry in 1989. He has served in various managerial roles in the housing industry from Maintenance Manager to East Coast Regional Environmental Services Director.

Director of Member Services

Kathy (Kat) Mathews has been with the Glenridge since May 2004 first serving as Assistant to the COO and then Operations Assistant to the CEO along with Move-In Coordinator duties. She was promoted to Director in March 2006. For five years Kat owned and operated a successful furniture store and design center in Ft. Myers, she has great customer relations skills and 30 years of experience in business settings. Kat’s Florida license in Esthetics (skincare), degree in Sports Medicine, certification as a Fitness Instructor with the American College of Sports Medicine and business savvy makes her well qualified to oversee the management teams in Member Services, Glenridge’s Performing Arts Center (theater), Fitness Center, Concierge, Guest Rooms, Transportation and the Hair with Care beauty salon. She thoroughly enjoys her job at the Glenridge.

Originally from Michigan, Kat & her family moved to Ft. Myers, Florida in 1985. When both her children went to college she moved to Denver, CO for three years, Austin, TX for two years and Las Vegas, NV for one. Although she wouldn’t trade those years discovering America she returned to Florida in 1997 and is happy to call Sarasota her permanent home since 2001.

Kat has a daughter and son-in-law in Melbourne, FL who has blessed Kat with two grandchildren, Emily Faith and Eric Michael. Her son and daughter-in-law live in St. Pete, FL.

Director of Life Planning

Lisa enjoys a 28 year career in Sales & Marketing which includes 22 years of management experience. Her journey with The Glenridge began in December 2006 where as a Life Plan Consultant she discovered a passion for the CCRC Industry and established a track record of sales success that exceeded expectations. She was promoted to Director of Life Planning in October of 2007.

With many years in the Cable Television Industry as a Director of Sales & Marketing, Lisa was the recipient of 7 National Marketing Awards. She was intricately involved in the launch of several Cable Television Systems including the Boston, Massachusetts and Sacramento, California Cable TV systems.

Lisa moved to Sarasota over 12 years ago, while working as a Director of Marketing for an Independent Record Label that relocated from Camden, Maine to Sarasota, Florida. Lisa also launched, grew and sold a new business “Drama Kids of Sarasota” which is still in operation today. It’s a wonderful program with the goal of building confidence and self-esteem in children through Drama.

Prior to joining The Glenridge Lisa enjoyed several years as a Realtor specializing in the Palmer Ranch area. Lisa is originally from New England and she enjoys spending time with her husband and their two Bichon Frises.