Board of Directors Directory

2014

A Message from the Chairman of the Board

Florida Presbyterian Homes is organized as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our board recognizes that effective governance is foundational to the future success of FPH.

While every nonprofit organization is unique, there are certain fun-damental governance responsibilities and principles that apply to all. Common legal requirements include the Duty of Care, using reasonable care and good judgment in decision making; the Duty of Loyalty, being faithful to the organization and avoiding conflicts of interest; and the Duty of Obedience, complying with governing documents.

Beyond the legal requirements, nonprofit boards have three primary responsibilities that are outlined below:

1. Establish Strategic Direction• Determine Mission, Vision, Values• Ensure effective planning

2. Ensure Necessary Resources• Ensure Adequate Financial Resources• Select the Chief Executive• Build a Competent Board• Enhance the Organization’s Public Standing

3. Provide Oversight• Monitor and Strengthen Programs and Services• Protect Assets and Provide Financial Oversight• Ensure Legal and Ethical Integrity• Support and Evaluate the Chief Executive

The FPH board is committed to excellence in governance.— Harry Pettit, Board Chair

Harry Pettit Chairman of the Board 863/858-0741harrypettit@mac.comRetired, President and Owner of Suntek Products, Inc.Previously, 22 years with US Steel in management positions of Accounting, Systems and Procedures, Real Estate and PurchasingMember of First Presbyterian Church, Lakeland

John “Jay” Gray Jr.Vice Chair863/294-4131jay.gray@claconnect.comCPA, Principal with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLPMember of First Presbyterian Church, Winter Haven

Elena NicholasSecretary863/686-7187 elena@fpclakeland.org Dir. of Finance & Administration, First Presbyterian ChurchPreviously, Owner of Sun ‘n Fire, Inc.; Commercial Banker for Continental Bank/Bank of America (Chicago); Pharma-ceutical Sales Representative for Pfizer, Inc. (Chicago)Education: BBA – University of Madison, (Madison, WI); MBA – University of ChicagoMember of First Presbyterian Church, Lakeland

Skip FreyTreasurer 407/697-6223skipfrey@cfl.rr.comInvestment banker to the senior living industry Principal, Windermere Strategic Partners, LLC Senior Living Specialist, 79 Capital, Inc. Previously, Head of Senior Living, Raymond James and 17 years as a senior executive with Herbert J. Sims & Co., Inc.

Robert Bourquein863/937-5907bbourquein@hotmail.comResident, President of FPH Residents AssociationEducation: University of Cincinnati, M.I.T. Sloan SchoolMember of First United Methodist Church, Lakeland

William Cloyd352/521-4090wcloyd@fnbpasco.comSenior VP, Chief Lending OfficerFirst National Bank of PascoThirty years experience in the financial services industry in Central Florida with strong background in sales portfolio management, credit administration and special assets

Judy Denlinger863/299-2288jmdesigner3@hotmail.comCo-owner/Interior Designer, Ambiance Interior DesignMember of First Presbyterian Church, Winter Haven

Rev. Marilyn H. Cummings, MDiv., MRE, BCC 863/686-7187 marjimcum@gmail.comVisitation Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Lakeland Former Chaplain and Coordinator of Pastoral Care, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, Tampa Board Certified ChaplainVolunteer Guardian ad Litem

Jeff Fee863/682-6136cfee@tampabay.rr.comRetired, Polk County Public Schools AdministrationMember of College Heights United Methodist Church, Lakeland

Frank Hawk863/859-6498fhawk@tampabay.rr.comRetiredMercedes-Benz Credit Corporation, Group leader of Aircraft FinanceMember of North Lakeland Presbyterian Church, Lakeland

F. Carter (Bud) Karins727/895-9119ck@keg-engineering.com CEO, Karins Engineering GroupProfessional Engineer, Specialty in Design and RestorationMember of First Presbyterian Church, St. Petersburg

Rosemarie Lamm863/738-2941rslamm1@tampabay.rr.comDirector, Rath Senior Connextions & Education CenterExecutive Board, Coalition on Aging Transitions & TechnologyPreviously, Professor of Social Science at USF, Professor of Nursing at HCC, Professor of Nursing & Sociology at FSC

Scott Langston863/688-5659 gail.langstonlaw@verizon.netAttorneyMember of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Lakeland

Ellen Settle863/606-5495esettle3@tampabay.rr.comElected Resident Representative to the FPH BoardRetired Elementary/Junior High School English TeacherFormer Secretary of Volunteer Auxiliary at Heart of Florida HospitalEducation: State University of New York at OswegoMember & Greeter at First Presbyterian Church, Lakeland

Michael Spake863/284-1767michael.spake@lrmc.comVice President of Administrative Services,Lakeland Regional Health SystemsAttorneyMember of All Saints Episcopal Church

Brianne Stanback, Ph.D.813/974-7093bstanback@usf.eduInstructor & Internship Program Director, School of Aging Studies, University of South FloridaEducation: Ph.D. Aging Studies, USF; Masters in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, Minor in Gerontology, University of Florida; B.A. in English and History, Clemson University

Robert Tate, Ph.D.863/680-4347rtate@flsouthern.eduVice President for Advancement,Former Professor of English, Florida Southern College Served nine years on the Board of Directors of Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE)Member of First United Methodist Church, Lakeland

Elleanor Threlkel863/294-4004ewtcalling@aol.comCommunity ActivistFormer City Commissioner/Mayor, City of Winter HavenMember of First Presbyterian Church, Winter Haven

Florida Presbyterian Homes, Inc. BOARD ACTIONS 2014-2018 Strategic Goals Approved October 2011 Reviewed October 2013 Revisions Approved February 11, 2014VISION: Florida Presbyterian Homes will be a national leader in personalized senior living.MISSION: Florida Presbyterian Homes provides compassionate, personalized continuing care and service of the highest quality, consistent with our Christian heritage. VALUES:Choice: Florida Presbyterian Homes provides freedom of choice with the highest stan-dards of personalized attention. Compassion: Florida Presbyterian Homes is a nurturing, loving community where com-passion is abundant. Community: Florida Presbyterian Homes builds positive, effective and sustained relation-ships that support active, vibrant and spiritual communities. Opportunity: At Florida Presbyterian Homes opportunity means enjoying life your way – learning, growing and living among friends. Security: Florida Presbyterian Homes provides lifelong, continuing care that fosters peace of mind and a sense of security. Integrity: Florida Presbyterian Homes is committed to the highest standards of integrity, transparency and accountability.GOALS:1. Provide nationally recognized, high value and high quality personalized continuing

care.2. Develop and implement a financially sound campus plan that enhances safety and in-

creases living options and fosters opportunities for social and community interaction.3. Enhance or expand delivery of services (e.g., healthcare delivery and quality, research,

technology and connectivity) including supportive strategic partnerships.4. Maintain and improve a comprehensive communication and marketing plan.5. Develop and implement a comprehensive staffing plan to recruit, develop and retain

highest quality motivated staff with capacity to deliver the Florida Presbyterian Homes’ vision and mission.

6. Develop, refine and implement a long-term, sustainable financial plan.7. Embrace technological advances where they can enhance the resident experience/

quality of life.

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