"We are Proud to Serve, Inspired to Lead, & Grateful for the Power to do Both."
WHO WE ARE
CULTURE
BOARD GOVERNANCE
United Way of Hernando County is governed by an active and responsible governing body whose members serve (2) three-year terms, have no material conflict of interest, and serve without compensation.
United Way Worldwide Membership Requirement C states: "United Ways will have an active, responsible, and voluntary governing body, which ensures effective governance over the policies and financial resources of the organization."
2026-2027 Executive Committee
BOARD CHAIR
Frank Cassara
Centennial Bank
TREASURER
Nikki Bell
Krueger City, Win the Day Foundation
SECRETARY
Sandra Wall
Regions Bank
BOARD CHAIR-ELECT
Samantha Carpenter
Publix #630 Barclay
PAST BOARD CHAIR
Eric Vanderham
Grow Financial
2026-2027 Board of Directors
Sgt. Dustin Adkins
Hernando County Sheriff's Office, Community Policing Unit
Ben Cooper
Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, West Hernando Director
Charlotte Diaz
Hernando County Schools Social Worker / Euphoric Ink Studios Co-Owner
Matt Foreman
Carter Foreman Attorneys at Law, PLLC
Lindsey Hack
Spherion Staffing Services, Franchisee
Brandy Homan
Comfort Control Specialists, Marketing Director
Colleen Ludington
Hernando County Public Library System, Operations Coordinator
Judy Mergal
Publix #1198 Glenn Lakes
Brittany Montmarquet
Publix Super Markets, Inc., Associate Relations Specialist
Sheila Sanders
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital, CNO
Join the Board
Does serving on the United Way of Hernando County's Board of Directors spark your interest? Read more about the leadership and responsibilities of this role by clicking below. United Way's Board Development Committee recruits year-round, however the recruitment of potential membership takes place July through April each year with new terms and installations taking place annually in July.