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BOARD OF DIRECTORS


2022 GOVERNING BOARD

Harry Anand
Chad Campbell, Chairman
Allen Carlson
Patrick DelMedico 
CJ Fishman

Michael Juceam

Pete Petersen

Maribeth Phillips
Pete Skokos

Doug Walters

CEO Emeritus, Royce International
Sunwest Bank
University of Florida College of Engineering
Shepherd Insurance
CJF Consulting
Right At Home 
Dealers United
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee 
Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos

Walters & Associates

HARRY ANAND

·     B. S. Chemical Engineering (with Honors), Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
·      MBA (Finance), Hofstra University, New York. 

Professional Experience: 
CEO (Founder), Royce International, Sarasota, FL 34239. 1994 to July 2018. 

Founded Royce International and grew it to be a leading supplier of Epoxy resins, Curing agents and specialty chemicals for industrial coatings, adhesives, electronics, aerospace composites and civil engineering applications. 

Sold Royce International to Gabriel Performance Products, Audax Private Equity (Boston) in April 2018. Advised Gabriel Performance Products till July 2018. 

Director of Business Development, Royce Global, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, Since 1994 

Royce Global is a 90 years old multi-national company involved in manufacture and supply of industrial chemicals for textile, plastics, coatings and paper industries. 

Director of Business Development, E-Beam Services, Plainview, NY 1989 to 1994 

E-Beam is a company involved in sterilization of medical devices and treatment of industrial polymers. 

Public Service and Volunteering Experience: 

·      Mayor of Village of Laurel Hollow, New York, 2007 to 2013 (Three terms) 

·      Honored by New York Conference of Mayors for Leadership during Super Storm Sandy. 

·      Honored by Republican party with Teddy Roosevelt Leadership Award. 

·      Deputy Mayor, Village of Laurel Hollow, New York, 2005 to 2007 

·      Trustee, Village of Laurel Hollow, New York, Since 2002 to 2007 

·      Member of the Planning Board, Village of Laurel Hollow, NY 2001 to 2002 

·      Graduated from the Nassau County Civilian Police Academy, NY 2002. 

·      Active member of Nassau County Police Reserves for 12 years 

·      Director, Nassau County Law Enforcement Exploring, a division of the Theodore Roosevelt Learning for Life Council 2005 to 2013. 

·      Graduated from Sarasota Police Department Civilian Academy 2014. 

·      Advisory Board, Office of Sarasota County Sheriff 2015 to Present. 

·      Board of Directors, Gulf Coast CEO Forum, Sarasota, Florida 2015 to Present. 

·      Finance Committee, Sarasota Yacht Club, 2015 to Present. 

Family: 
Daughter, Nikita K. Anand, Graduated from Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania graduated in 2013. Investment banking, Hedge fund, currently with Apple as Senior Financial Analyst. 

Son, Angad S. Anand, Princeton University, Chemical Engineering and Finance graduated in 2015. Worked at Anheuser Busch as a Senior New Product Strategist for 3 years. Currently with AllBirds in San Francisco. 

Other interests: 
Boating, Tennis, Golf, History and international travel

CHAD CAMPBELL

Chad Campbell is the Florida President for Sunwest Bank.  With over 20 years of commercial and middle market banking experience, Chad and his team have continued to deepen relationships in their community and have acted as advisors to clients, matching services and products to help customers reach their financial objectives.  Chad is on several boards and committees in Florida including the Gulf Coast CEO Forum, the Van Wezel Foundation, and the Florida Bankers Association.  He earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of South Florida majoring in Marketing and Accounting. 

ALLEN CARLSON

Carlson joined the University of Florida’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering in May 2016. His role is to direct the launch of UF’s Sarasota engineering extension (an economic development and engineering education initiative in the Sarasota region). 

Carlson brings four decades of extensive senior management and leadership experience, serving global manufacturing fluid-power and motion-control companies. He spent 20 years with Sun Hydraulics, the last 16 years as President and CEO. During this time, Sun transitioned from a privately held company to a public company (NASDAQ-SNHY). As a public company, revenue grew from $50M to $225M and with a market cap from $50m to $1.2B. Prior to joining Sun Hydraulics, Carlson served in various engineering, product management and sales assignments for Vickers, Incorporated. 

Carlson is a past member of the Board of Directors for Sun Hydraulics and board member emeritus of Tervis Tumbler. He is a regent at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) and a current board member of MEC (NYSE) and KMCO (LLC). 

Additionally, Carlson, is a member of the national visiting committee for the NSF-funded Florida Advanced Technical Education (FL-ATE) and NSF’s Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work. He was also instrumental in launching the NSF and the industry-funded CCEFP fluid power research ERP. He is past chair for the Sarasota CEO Forum; the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA); the MAPI presidents council and is actively involved with Junior Achievement, serving on both the local and regional boards. 

Carlson is a graduate of the Milwaukee School of Engineering and the Advanced Management Program (AMP 157) at the Harvard Business School. 

PATRICK DEL MEDICO

Patrick Del Medico | Executive Partner, Owner and the Chief Operating Officer of Shepherd Insurance

During his 30+ years of documented success in sales, marketing, training, product development and performance management Patrick has spent time in executive leadership roles both nationally and internationally. His diverse expertise and strategic business planning has helped him to consistently improve business processes and create winning teams for large Fortune 500 Companies ranging from Proctor & Gamble, Stryker Corporation and Baxter Healthcare to start-up entities to family owned businesses.

Patrick oversees the daily operations of the organization and provides the leadership, management and vision necessary to effectively grow the organization and to ensure financial strength and operating efficiency.

Patrick earned his BA in Communications from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He is extremely active in the local community and dedicates a great deal of his time to both multiple charities and business organizations. His passion is helping children reach their full potential and he has focused much of his volunteer efforts toward supporting causes and organizations like Girls Inc., Girl Scouts, Boy and Girls Club and Cardinal Mooney High School.
He is currently on the Board of Directors for Girls Inc. of Sarasota County and the Gulf Coast CEO Forum. He also sits on the USF Risk Management & Insurance Industry Board and on the Advisory Board for Cardinal Mooney High School.

CJ FISHMAN

CJ Fishman | CJF Consulting

EDUCATION: 

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Ohio Northern University 

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 41
FOUNDED FISHMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. IN 1986 

C.J. Fishman entered the Commercial Food Service field at the age of thirteen, working in his family restaurant design and equipment company. Mr. Fishman graduated from Ohio Northern University in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. In 1980 he returned to Cleveland to work in his family's expanded Food Service Equipment Company. From 1980 to 1982 Mr. Fishman's area of concentration was focused in the design and layout department with additional time spent in all other areas of the business. In 1982 he left the family business and moved to Venice, Florida. He joined a small commercial refrigeration company in Sarasota and expanded it into a restaurant equipment company with major emphasis on design and layout of commercial kitchens. In 1986 he opened Fishman & Associates, Inc., an independent commercial food service equipment design, layout, sales and consulting organization which is located in Venice, Florida. Fishman & Associates, Inc. currently does work throughout the state of Florida, nationally and internationally. 

CURRENT PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: 

Gulf Coast Builders Exchange
NISSCO Restaurant Dealer Group
Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County 
Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation 
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance 
2020 Chairman of the Board, Gulf Coast CEO Forum

AWARDS:
- 2011 Goodwill Foundation Ambassador of the Year
- 2011 Sarasota County Outstanding Leadership Award
- 2007 Boundary Crosser Award, SCOPE (Sarasota County Openly Plans for Excellence)
- 2001 City of Venice Pillar of the Community Award for extraordinary service to the citizens of Venice 
- 1999 Charles ‘Doc’ Matson Award, Venice-Nokomis Rotary Club for Community Service & Leadership 
- 1996 Distinguished Leader Award, Sarasota County Leadership Alumni Association
- 1990 Small Business Person of the Year Award, Venice Area Chamber of Commerce

CIVIC AFFILIATIONS:
Community Foundation of Sarasota County – Board Member
Boys and Girls Club of Venice – Past Chairman
Founder Leadership Venice
Advisory Board Member of the USF School of Hotel & Restaurant Management 
Venice Area Chamber of Commerce – Past President 1995 

MICHAEL JUCEAM

Michael Juceam opened the Sarasota office of Right at Home, a national franchise providing in home care and assistance primarily to members of our senior community, in June 2004.  As the owner Michael takes personal responsibility for ensuring that Right at Home clients receive the best possible in home care services.  From the initial phone inquiry to the in home service assessment to the introduction of a caregiver into a client’s residence, Michael is always present,  making sure that each of our seniors is receiving the help they need to enjoy the highest quality of life while maintaining their independence.  Michael is an energetic participant in community activities aimed at improving the quality of life for members of our senior population and is currently serving as Secretary and member of the Board of Directors of the Friendship Centers and served for 13 years on the Board of Directors of the Sarasota County Aging Network (SCAN) including three terms  as the President of SCAN.  He served on the national Board of Directors of the Home Care Association of America and is serving on the state Board of the Florida Chapter of the Home Care Association of America.  He is also a past member of the Board of Directors for ITN Sarasota, a not-for-profit organization providing transportation services for seniors. He currently sits on the ITN Fund Development Committee. Michael also serves on the Board of Directors of both the First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee and the Gulf Coast CEO Forum. He is a past President and member of the Board of Directors of the Manatee Aging Network (MAN) as well as a past President of the Community Resource Council of Manatee County. Michael also served on the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation’s Senior Task Force and serves on committees supporting the activities of the Parkinsons Foundation, the Stroke Association of Florida, the American Heart Association and the Alzheimer’s Association.

Prior to opening his Right at Home office, Michael spent more than 20 years in senior management positions in the software and consulting services industries.   He spent eight years as Founder, President and CEO of JEMTECH Solutions, a professional services document technologies firm and previously served as Executive Vice President and member of the Board of Directors of On-Line Software International, Inc., a NYSE system software company.  Michael began his career practicing corporate and securities law in New York City. Michael is a graduate of Brown University in R.I., and received his law degree from Rutgers University Camden in N.J.

When not working Michael is fighting a valiant effort, to break 85 in golf.

PETE PETERSEN

Pete Petersen is the CEO and Managing Partner of Dealers United, a Facebook Marketing Partner and AdTech company located in Sarasota, Florida focused on the automotive vertical. 

Pete sold his first company at 23 and helped grow S1 Holdings/LexJet to over $100M in revenue in under 10 years. Petersen was responsible for aligning technology, operations, and growth for all S-One companies including Hewlett PackardKodak, and LexJet brands globally.

Pete has been featured by the Business Observer, AutoNews, and Inc. Magazine for his out-of-the box thinking and community involvement.

Petersen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee. He is also holds a Master Certificate in IS/IT Project Management from Villanova University.

Pete is the father to two energetic boys (Kai & Landon), a beautiful girl (Raine) and husband to Kristin Petersen. When Pete is not working, boating, or hanging with his family, he is pursues his lifelong commitment of education. You can find Pete listening to Podcasts, Audible books, or attending virtual classes.

MARIBETH PHILLIPS

Maribeth is the President & CEO of Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee, serving since 2012. Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee includes numerous health and human services programs in our County, such as Home Delivered Meals, The Food Bank of Manatee, Daybreak Adult Day Services, Friendship Dining Centers, and the Enrichment Center at Renaissance on 9th. Reporting to the Board of Directors, Maribeth oversees: program strategy and operations housed in five separate buildings in Manatee; several government and private funding sources, donor relations, marketing/PR, and manages over 50 staff members. 

In 2009, Maribeth was invited to join the Board of Directors of Meals on Wheels Plus, where she served as the Human Resources Chair, and briefly on the Executive Board as Secretary. She resigned from the Board in 2012 to apply for the CEO position. 

Prior to joining Meals on Wheels Plus, Maribeth’s career was centered on human resources leadership. She was the Vice President of Human Resources for a number of large companies both up North and here in Florida, including: Philips Medical Systems, Diageo North America, Gevity (now TriNet), and Phoenix Ink. Maribeth also secured a real estate license, and worked as a Sales Associate for Neal Communities after moving to Florida. 

Maribeth serves on the Board of Directors for the Gulf Coast CEO Forum as Secretary and Governance Chair; the Board of Directors for the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance as Executive Academy Chair; and was named the 2017 Goodwill Community Ambassador of the Year. 

Maribeth is originally from Connecticut, and has lived in Lakewood Ranch for 15 years, where she raised her son and her daughter.

PETE SKOKOS

Peter Z. Skokos is a Partner and a member of the Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos Real Estate Practice Group. He practices primarily in the area of real estate, banking and business transactions. He represents developers and landowners in connection with the acquisition, development, leasing and sale of commercial, industrial, condominium and residential properties. He also represents national, regional and local lenders in preparing loan documentation and closing commercial and residential loan transactions as well as assisting lenders with loan workouts including the preparation of settlement agreements, deed in lieu of foreclosures and forbearance agreements.

He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Florida State University in 1982 where he was a member of the Beta Alpha Psi Honorary Accounting Fraternity. He received his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Florida in 1986. Prior to attending Law school, Mr. Skokos worked with the accounting firm of KPMG Peat Marwick and obtained his Certified Public Accounting Certificate in 1984. Mr. Skokos has an AV Rating* by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest Peer Review Rating attainable.

Doug Walters

Doug is the Managing Shareholder of Walters & Associates, CPAs, a tax, audit, and accounting firm founded in 1999 with offices in Bradenton, Sarasota, and St. Petersburg.   Doug has over 27 years of experience as a Florida licensed Certified Public Accountant.  This experience includes working as a manager in one of the “Big Four” accounting firms and serving as Director of Internal Audit and Corporate Compliance for a multi-hospital system. 




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