Board of Directors
The United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties, Inc., is registered non-profit organization providing financial, volunteer and professional resources to effectively and efficiently meet needs in Lake and Sumter Counties, most commonly in the areas of Income Support, Education, and Health. In many ways, the United Way exists because of our generous volunteers and their efforts. Each member of our Board of Directors is a volunteer and often a donor. Professionals, leaders, influencers, givers, and supporters are all accurate words to describe each of our Board Members and as you will see below, they come from multiple avenues, industries, and rich backgrounds.
If you have a heart for giving, a talent for finance, a volunteer spirit, or wish simply to leave a legacy that makes a difference, you may be our ideal new Board Member candidate. We are honored by your interest. We are also grateful to our new and long-serving Board Members who’s information you will see below. It is because of their efforts that we continue to be better and better.
To learn more about applying for Board Membership, contact our Board Chair or our Board Secretary, both members of our Executive Board of Directors.

Dr. Laura Byrd
Chair, Executive Board

Michael Herrera
Immediate Past Chair, Executive Board

Gene Kanikovsky
Treasurer

Karen Hogans
Secretary

Emily Madak
Executive Board-At Large

Laura Senzamici
Executive Board-At Large

Gary Search
Director

Kenneth Gates
Director

Connie Mahan
Director

Beth Thompson
Director

B.E. Thompson
Director

Justin Horton
Director

Moraima Menendez
Director