CHAPTER 217
Women to Watch
“Do not be afraid to make decisions. Do not be afraid to make mistakes.” ~ Carly Fiorina
The League Club appointed a distinguished group of women leaders for its 2026–27 season Board of Directors.
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Executive Committee members: Barbara Archer; Marie Buckley; Ann Burbidge; Susie DeCoursey; Susan Enlow; Stephanie Fleming; Dawn Giovannoli; Laura Hewitt; Fran Taylor; Christine Tierney; Ana Waleri; and Martha Williams.
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Board members: Shannon Arquilla; Patty Cullinan; Glee Firth; Diane Frisicaro; Donna Lindberg; Linda Lyons; Leslie Niemoeller; Caro Parsons; Jenn Schmidt; Sandy Snyder; Kim Theiss; Ellen Vanderburg; and Carole Whittemore.
Ellen Vanderberg (left) and Kellie Burns (right) were appointed to the Guadalupe Center Board of Trustees.
Christina “Christy” O’Brien was elected to Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.’s Executive Committee.
Vice President Lori Carpenter, President Linda Pearson, Treasurer Eunice Usher and Secretary Susie Mehas.
Lori Carpenter, Linda Pearson, Eunice Usher, and Susie Mehas were installed as new officers for Zonta Club of Naples’ 2026-28 term.
Pam Stoike, CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife) Volunteer Coordinator and Gift Shop Associate, received the “Unsung Hero of Tourism” Award from the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau.
Rachael Kennedy and Angie Cook
Rachael Kennedy and Angie Cook, longtime friends and business partners, recently became the new owners of Steve’s Place, a beloved Southwest Florida staple.
PROMOTIONS
Beth Anderson
Promoted to Director of Finance
Boys and Girls Club of Collier County
Emily Carnes
Promoted to Marketing Specialist
TLC Marketing & Creative Services
Kaitlyn Henry
Promoted to Director of Living Collections & Conservation
Wonder Gardens
Melisa Mast
Promoted to Director of Philanthropy
Grace Place for Children and Families
Martha Perez
Promoted to Vice President of Marketing & Events
Boys and Girls Club of Collier County
Emma Stevenson
Promoted to Public Relations Specialist
TLC Marketing & Creative Services
Rona Tablante
Promoted to Guest Experience Manager
Crowne Plaza Fort Myers Gulf Coast
Kim Tyron
Promoted to Director of Construction Administration
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank
Jessica White
Promoted to Director of Business Operations
Wonder Gardens
NEW HIRES
Amanda Barritt
Stockholder
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Malorie Bega
Customer Service Representative
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank
Tracy Brady
Client Care Director
Fiduciary Care LLC
Heather Ann Front
Office Manager and Assistant Trust Administrator
Fiduciary Care LLC
Isis LaRose
VP of Partnerships & Strategic Relations
Boys and Girls Club of Collier County
Jodie Mammay
Customer Service Representative
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank
Gevelyn McCaskill
Chief Financial Officer
Artis—Naples
Jennifer Nackley
Partner
Quarles & Brady LLP
Miriam Pereira
Director of Advancement
Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens
Allison Petscher
General Manager
Hunters Ridge Golf & Country Club
Emily C. Ptaszek
President and Chief Executive Officer
Baker Senior Center
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Ruth Rios
Chief Advancement Officer
The Immokalee Foundation
Mary Saunders
Estate and Trust Planning Attorney
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Sarah Vosburgh
Marketing Project Coordinator
Priority Marketing
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