Together, with our team we cultivate communities where people are progressively seen, accepted, challenged, and supported.
2026 Board of Directors
As an expression of God’s love in Southwest Florida, we exist to ensure that no one experiencing hunger, homelessness or addiction is alone or without a pathway for their journey from crisis to contributor.
Rick Fumo
Chairman
Brad Ament
Douglas Londal
Secretary
Rich Grows
Treasurer
Members:
- Kirt Anderson
- Lorrie Bell
- Michael Duke
- Michelle Edwards Arnold
- Dennis Flint
- Ron Gustason
- Ashley Humphries
- Rachael S. Loukonen
- Zach Minott
- Neale Montgomery
- Beverly Neal
- Fr. Michael Orsi
- Tim Reiter
- John Svirsky
- William Wright
- Cindy Yoder-Brown
Leadership
Ben Bridges
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Debbie Simmons
Vice President of Finance
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Bill Curry
Vice President of Development
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Vice President of Social Enterprises
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Beth Ware
Vice President of Administration
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Programs
Kelsey Couture
Sr. Director of Shelters and Housing
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Lorna McLain
Sr. Director of Community Impact
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Jeff McDowell
Sr. Director of Recovery
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Development
Bill Curry
Vice President of Development
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Matt Seluk
Director of Major Gifts & Individual Giving
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Hillary Lemaster
Director of Institutional Giving & Grants
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Joe Loverde
Director of Marketing Strategy
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Bob Irzyk
Director of Media Relations
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Volunteer Opportunities
Karen Bibbo
Volunteer Experience Manager
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Shop & Dine
Daniel Moore
Director of Retail Operations
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Norman Armstrong
Director of Hospitality
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Administration
Peggy Mullins
Executive Assistant to the CEO
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Beth Ware
Vice President of Administration
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