Board of Directors
The 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 Christopher J. Fowler, ESQ., LL.M., at [email protected].
2025 Officers
PRESIDENT
JANET BOYDEN
Realtor–Premier Sotheby's International Realty
VICE PRESIDENT
RICHARD VACAR
Retired Aviation Professional
Retired Aviation Professional
SECRETARY
CARYN WILBRAHAM
Retired
TREASURER
MICHAEL CERVONE
Retired
2025 Members
JENNIFER DOUGLAS
Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner
CHRISTOPHER J. FOWLER, ESQ., LL.M.
Partner–Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos
HARALD HVIDEBERG
Portfolio Manager–Sabal Trust
ALISON KANTER
Realtor–Coldwell Banker Realty
MARK KOWALSKI
Owner–Lincoln Surety Group
ELIZABETH RABBITT STEPHEN, CFP®, CTFA
Senior Vice President, Wealth Advisor /Truist Wealth
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