"We are Proud to Serve, Inspired to Lead, & Grateful for the Power to do Both."
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."
2025-2026 Executive Committee
BOARD CHAIR
Eric Vanderham
Grow Financial
TREASURER
Nikki Bell
Krueger City, Win the Day Foundation
SECRETARY
Samantha Carpenter
Publix #1871 Hernando West
BOARD CHAIR-ELECT
Frank Cassara
Centennial Bank
2025-2026 Board of Directors
Ben Cooper
Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative
Charlotte Diaz
Hernando County Schools Social Worker / Euphoric Ink Studios
Matt Foreman
Carter Foreman Attorneys at Law, PLLC
Ashley Hofecker
Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce, CEO
Colleen Ludington
Hernando County Library System
Judy Mergal
Publix #1871 Hernando West
Brittany Montmarquet
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Sheila Sanders
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital, CNO
Sandra Wall
Regions Bank
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.