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Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Taking Care of Business

2024 Executive Committee


John Helms

President 2024

Bartow Executive Airport


Jenny Walker

Incoming President 2025

Citizens Bank & Trust


Michell Githens

Past President

Michell Githens State Farm Insurance


Carla Meeks

VP – Economic & Community Development

Meeks Real Estate, LLC


Shannon Medley

VP – Leadership & Professional Development

Florida Polytechnic University


Amy Sumerlin

VP – Membership

Bartow Ford Company


Sean Parker

Ex Officio Member

Boswell & Dunlap LLP


Johnnie Levin

Treasurer

Front Page Brewing Co.

2024 Board Members


Jenny Baker

Watson Clinic LLP


Rick Bernard

CPS Investment Advisors


Denise Bohde

360 Perspective


Jennifer Hall

SEMCO Construction


Wendy Hall

SouthState Bank


Stefan Katzaras

A-C-T Environmental & Infrastructure


Karen Kerr

BayCare Bartow Regional Medical Center


Alex Lucio

Assure Infusions, Inc.


Rusty Music

Church Service Center


Morgan Odum

Mosaic


Chief Andy Ray

Bartow Police Department


Tony Smith

Thunder Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram


Amy Sumerlin

Bartow Ford Co.


Marie Wilmot

Florida Industrial & Phosphate Research Institute


Teresa Wilson

Wild at Heart Gifts Apparel & Decor


Christopher Yannes

Polk State College