Foundation for Orange County Public Schools, Inc. elects 2010-2011 Officers and New Board Members
ORLANDO, Fla. (June 21, 2010) - The Foundation for Orange County Public Schools, Inc. elected its 2010-2011 officers and 2 new members to its board of directors. This election was announced at the Foundation's 2010 Annual Meeting Celebration held at the Orlando Science Center. Officers' terms run July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
Alan Fidelo, CFO, FX Design Group, is serving as the Foundation's 2010-2011 Board Chair. Other officers for the coming year are:
• Chair-Elect: Eric Dodson, Jr., VP Educational Facilities, McCree, Inc.
• Vice Chair / Treasurer: Wayne L. Herring, Senior VP, SunTrust Bank
• Immediate Past Chair: Tim Myers, Region President, Seaside National Bank & Trust
The officers join the following members-at-large, who, together, make up the Foundation's executive committee:
• Tobi L. Allen, Community Relations Mgr., Lockheed Martin
• Melanie B. Fernandez, Partner, Assurance Services, Cross, Fernandez & Riley, LLP
• Kati Gilroy, Assist. Director of Admin. Services, Orlando Magic
• Cathy M. Hertz, VP of Human Resources, Bonnier Corporation
• Susan E. Kelley, VP of Institutional Advancement, Valencia Community College
• James W. McIlrath, Attorney, GrayRobinson, P.A. • Kevin M. Noonan, Director, Conservation & Renewables, OUC - The Reliable One
• Eddie Sanabria, Jr., VP, Risk Management, CFE Federal Credit Union
• Jim Waters, Retired, Universal Orlando Resort
The two new members joining the Foundation's Board of Directors are:
• Jennifer Michaels-Gensundheit, 2011 OCPS Teacher of the Year, Bonneville Elementary School
• Rob Roache, Area VP - Sales Southern Region, CenturyLink
The current members nominated for an additional three-year term are:
• Tobi L. Allen, Community Relations Manager, Lockheed Martin
• Steven F. Brown, President, DeVry University
Contact:
Heath Wells
Interim Executive Director
Foundation for Orange County Public Schools
Phone: 407.317.3261 l Fax: 407.317.3457
heath.wells@ocps.net l www.foundationforocps.org
About the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools
Established in 1987, the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that provides resources and programs to the school district. Through innovative programs and projects such as Read2Succeed, Middle School Kids Initiative, Teach-In and teacher grants, the Foundation provides more than $1.5 million annually to area schools to help create a brighter future and ensure a quality education for every student. The organization serves the 10th largest public school system in the nation, supporting more than 174,000 students, approximately 13,000 teachers and 180 schools in the county. The Foundation is also leading a long-term grassroots initiative called Count Me In!, which is a community-driven initiative designed to reconnect our community with our schools and enhance quality education. For more information, visit www.foundationforocps.org or call 407.317.3261.