We're committed to advancing Florida's workplace and economy.

MEET OUR BOARD!

The Board of Directors is made up of volunteer members (a majority of whom are

 from the private business sector) committed to building a strong economy

 through workforce development and welfare reform.



Joelle Neri, Board Chair

The Angelus, Inc.

CEO 

Service Term: 07/01/2021 - 06/30/2029

Paul Micklow, Vice Chair

Amerikey Locksmith

Owner 

Service Term: 05/23/2023 - 05/22/2031


Mark Earl, Treasurer/ Secretary

Wal-Mart

Digital Operations Lead 

Service Term: 07/01/2021 - 06/30/2029


Turner Arbour

Pasco Economic Development Council

Senior Economic Development Manager

Service Term: 07/01/2021 - 06/30/2029

Cindy Bray

Hope Services, Inc.

Founder & CEO

Service Term: 04/03/2025 - 06/30/2029 

Dana Cutlip

Cutlip Financial Insurance Services

Owner, Insurance Agent

Service Term: 07/01/2021 - 06/30/2029 



Cami Leech Florio

Main Spring Pilates and Wellness, Inc.

President

Service Term: 10/07/2024 - 06/30/2030 

Robert Fuerst

IAFF Local 4420

VP

Service Term: 10/07/2024 - 05/23/2030



Beth Galic

Bay Area Manufacturers Association

Executive Director

Service Term: 09/05/2023 - 06/30/2031

Charles Gibbons

Keiser University

Campus President

Service Term: 07/01/2021-06/30/2029



Lindsey Hack

Spherion Staffing & Recruiting

Sr. Business Development & Local Partner

Service Term: 05/09/2023 - 05/08/2031

Timothy Hellmers

Department of Veteran's Affair -

James A Haley VA

Health System Specialist

Service Term: 08/26/2025 - 06/30/2031



John Howell

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Area Director

Service Term: 07/01/2021 - 06/30/2029


Hope Kennedy

North Tampa Bay Chamber

President/CEO

Service Term: 07/01/2021 - 06/30/2029



Nils Lenz

B&N Lenz Enterprises

Owner/ Enrolled Agent

Service Term: 07/01/2021 - 06/30/2029

Lee Middleton

Plumbers, Pipefitters, & HVAC

Technicians LU 123

Training Director

Service Term: 06/07/2022 - 06/06/2030


Tom Mudano

AmSkills, Inc.

EVP Strategic Partnerships & Development

Service Term: 08/08/2023 - 06/30/2031

Prashanth Pilly, Ph.D.

Pasco-Hernando State College

Vice President Academic Affairs/

Chief Academic Officer

Service Term: 03/20/2026 - 04/11/2030


Stefanie Pontlitz

Pontlitz Asset Advisors

Chief Operating Officer

Service Term: 08/26/2025 - 04/11/2030

Lori Romano

Pasco County Schools

Chief Operations Officer

Service Term: 02/07/2023 - 02/06/2031

Gary Steele

Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Manager of Member Relations

Service Term: 03/11/2024 - 06/30/2030

Additional Members

Aaron DeBerry

Rhodes Academy

CEO

Service Term: 10/27/2025 - 06/30/2033

Non-Board Member


Together, we're shaping Florida's economic future!

Together, we're shaping Florida's economic future!