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

Sinead Carr
Express Employment Professionals

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.

Kevin Gillen
SYNOVUS

Tommy Gregory
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota

Jennifer Grondahl
Baltimore Orioles

Brian Hersh
Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County

Dr. Karen Holbrook
University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee

DeAnna King
King HR Services

John LaCivita
Willis Smith Construction, Inc.

Phillip Lanham
Gulf Coast Community Foundation

Erin McLeod
Senior Friendship Center

Aude-Eureka Mondé
Community Foundation of Sarasota County

Dennis Murphy
Gulfside Bank

Janet Pogar
Florida Blue

David Polimeni
RITE Technology

Michael Quillen
Gecko's Hospitality Group

Darrin Rohr
HH Staffing Services

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