Board of Directors and Management Team

Southeastern Guide Dogs appreciates the leadership and passion of a highly qualified and prestigious Board of Directors who dedicate themselves to governance, strategic planning, financial management, advocacy, and resource development. Our management team commits to excellence in every aspect of our mission.

Chairman John Whitcomb Tampa, FL
Chief Executive Officer Titus Herman
Vice Chairman Gary Johnson Tampa, FL
Vice President, Information Management & Capital Projects Joel Clark
Treasurer Tim Griffy Richardson, TX
Vice President, Canine Development & Mission Fulfillment Dr. Kevin Conrad
Vice President, Marketing & Communications Stacy Howe
Vice President, Philanthropy Andy Kramer
Member John Auer St. Petersburg, FL
Member David Barnhart Atlanta, GA
Vice President, Finance & Risk Management Gloria Manzenberger
Member Ray Bishop Atlanta, GA
Vice President, Human Resources & Volunteer Services Shannon Starline
Member Scott Collins Sarasota, FL
Member John Compton Sarasota, FL
Member Kenneth Folkman Tampa, FL
Member Lea LeVines Tampa, FL
Member Robert Meade Sarasota, FL
Lifetime Member Bobby Newman Tampa, FL
Member Roger Pettingell Sarasota, FL
Member Kathleen Riley Atlanta, GA
Member Kathy Saunders St. Petersburg, FL
Lifetime Member Harris Silverman, M.D. Bradenton, FL
Member Dulce Weisenborn Hialeah, FL
Member Eric Williams Tampa, FL

Former Board Members

  • Gene Beckstein
  • Mike Bennett
  • Dan Blalock
  • Suzanne Branch, AIA
  • Herbert Breslaw
  • William W. Casey
  • Rich Clune
  • Pat Cowan
  • Leon Ford
  • William Forrest
  • Carol Beauchamp-Forrester
  • William Gaar
  • Michael Gallucchi, Jr.
  • Stuart Grout
  • Debbie Grubb
  • Laura Harto
  • Jack Hempel
  • James Kanzler, D.V.M.
  • Arlene Klein
  • Ray McCabe
  • Chris McNamee
  • William Middlebrooks
  • Phyllis L. Miller
  • Robert D. Miller
  • William Moyle
  • Rufus Mumford
  • Ann-Margaret Perkins, Esq.
  • Charles Samen
  • Robert Sherman
  • Micheline Silverman
  • Don Smith
  • Katie Tyler
  • Quentin Walters
  • Cliff Whyte