Board of Directors
Chamber Board of Directors 2025-2026
Our Board of Directors represents a dynamic group of leaders dedicated to driving innovation, fostering community growth, and championing our mission. Their expertise, vision, and commitment play a pivotal role in guiding our organization toward continued success. Get to know the individuals shaping our path forward.
Joe C. Hembree
Immediate Past Chair
Hembree & Associates, Inc.
Jennifer O. Rominiecki
Chair of the Board
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Matt Brockway
Chair-Elect
Icard Merrill
Rob Anderson
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
Jeanne Armour
Regions Bank
Taylor Aultman
Willis Smith Construction, Inc
Jeff Benninghoff
WWSB ABC-7
Ian Black
Ian Black Real Estate
Terry Connor
Sarasota County School District
Dr. Michael Crosby
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Philip DiMaria
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Patrick Duggan
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
David Evans
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Mya Giles
Tommy's Express Holdings
Kevin Gillen
SYNOVUS
Tommy Gregory
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Jennifer Grondahl
Baltimore Orioles
Teri Hansen
Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation
Brian Hersh
Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County
DeAnna King
King HR Services
John LaCivita
Willis Smith Construction, Inc.
Phillip Lanham
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Alvin Luu
STAR (Students Taking Active Roles) Student
Erin McLeod
Senior Friendship Center
Dennis Murphy
Gulfside Bank
Janet Pogar
Florida Blue
David Polimeni
RITE Technology
Michael Quillen
Gecko's Hospitality Group
Sinead Runyon
Express Employment Professionals
Drayton Saunders
Michael Saunders & Company
Elizabeth Stamoulis
Williams Parker Attorneys at Law
John Stump
The Bank of Tampa
Dr. Larry Thompson
Ringling College of Art & Design
Jason Toale
Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Homes
Eric Troyer
Kerkering, Barberio & Co.
Chris Voelker
BESO & State Street Eating House + Cocktails
Emily Walsh
Observer Media Group
Stephenie Whitfield
Bank of America