Board of Directors
Chamber Board of Directors 2024-2025
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.
Teri Hansen
Immediate Past Chair
Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation
Joe C. Hembree
Chair of the Board
Hembree & Associates, Inc.
Jennifer O. Rominiecki
Chair-Elect
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Taylor Aultman
Willis Smith Construction, Inc
Jeff Benninghoff
WWSB ABC-7
Ian Black
Ian Black Real Estate
Matt Brockway
Icard Merrill
Laura Cole
Lakewood Ranch Communities
Dr. Michael Crosby
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Dan DeLeo
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
Philip DiMaria
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
David Evans
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Kevin Gillen
SYNOVUS
Tommy Gregory
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Jennifer Grondahl
Baltimore Orioles
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
Erin McLeod
Senior Friendship Center
Dennis Murphy
Gulfside Bank
Janet Pogar
Florida Blue
David Polimeni
RITE Technology
Michael Quillen
Gecko's Hospitality Group
Darrin Rohr
HH Staffing Services
Sinead Runyon
Express Employment Professionals
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
Carl Watkins
Mariner Wealth Advisors
Stephenie Whitfield
Bank of America
Mya Giles
Tommy's Express Holdings