Board of Directors
Humane Society of Sarasota County’s Board of Directors is a group of dedicated individuals who volunteer their time to help advance the mission of HSSC and advocate for the organization. The Board focuses on organizational governance and strategic planning and entrusts the operation of the organization to the staff of HSSC.
If you are interested in joining the Board of Directors or the Advisory Board, please contact Connie Boros at [email protected].
2025 Officers
PRESIDENT
JANET BOYDEN
Realtor, Premier Sotheby's International Realty
VICE PRESIDENT
RICHARD VACAR
Retired Aviation Professional
TREASURER
MICHAEL CERVONE
Retired Senior Leader, Army Staff
2025 Members
SALLY BAILEY
Accountant, Scene Magazine
LINDA EMERY
Owner, DOGPerfect
CHRISTOPHER J. FOWLER, ESQ., LL.M.
Partner, Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos, P.A.
MANDY FRANKLIN
CFO, AILM Investments
HARALD HVIDEBERG
Portfolio Manager, Sabal Trust
ALISON KANTER
Realtor
CHRIS ROUSH
Certified Public Accountant, Rea Business Advisors
WENDY LYONS SUNSHINE, LFDM
Author and Animal Welfare Educator
JANICE WORTHINGTON
Owner, Worthington Research Consulting
Advisory Board
JOHN W. CHAPMAN, JR.
Partner, The John Chapman Law Firm, P.A.
JOHN COMPTON
Vice President, Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos, P.A.
TERESA JONES
Partner, Syprett Meshad
JOHN RALEIGH
CFP, Raleigh & Associates
JENNIFER STEUBE
VP, Senior Portfolio Manager, Synovus Bank Wealth Management
F. SCOTT WESTHEIMER
Partner, Syprett Meshad