WHO WE ARE
DIVERSITY
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."
2022-2023 Executive Committee
BOARD CHAIR
Frank Cassara
Centennial Bank
TREASURER
Jim Aten
Raymond James
SECRETARY
Ashley Hofecker
Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce
PAST BOARD CHAIR
Eric Vanderham
Grow Financial
2022-2023 Board of Directors
Dell Barnes
Hernando Schools Parent Academy
Nikki Bell
Krueger City, Win the Day Foundation
Margie Burnham
Pasco-Hernando State College
Dr. Donna Burdzinski
Community Advocate
Prev. Pasco Hernando State College
Samantha Carpenter
Publix #1282 Shoppes at Avalon
Valerie Ciaccio
Chapters Health HPH Hospice
Sarah Duncan
Doma
Matt Foreman
Carter Foreman Attorneys at Law, PLLC
Misty Freeman
Bravera Health (previously Bayfront Health)
Jeremy Gallman
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital
David Gonzalez
Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative
Judge Kristie Healis
State of Florida Fifth Judicial Circuit Court
Judy Mergal
Publix #487 Fairway Oaks Plaza
Denise M. Moloney
Hernando County Sheriff's Office
John Stratton
Hernando County School Board
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.