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

Dr. Laura Byrd

Chair, Executive Board

Michael Herrera

Michael Herrera

Immediate Past Chair, Executive Board

Gene Kanikovsky

Gene Kanikovsky

Treasurer

Karen Hogans

Karen Hogans

Secretary

Emily Madak

Emily Madak

Executive Board-At Large

Laura Senzamici

Laura Senzamici

Executive Board-At Large

Gary Search

Gary Search

Director

Kenneth Gates

Kenneth Gates

Director

Connie Mahan

Connie Mahan

Director

Beth Thompson

Beth Thompson

Director

B.E. Thompson

B.E. Thompson

Director

Justin Horton

Justin Horton

Director

Moraima Menendez

Moraima Menendez

Director