OUR LEADERSHIP
Marc Grimaud
Board President
Cafe Gabbiano | Owner
Nikki Logan-Curran
Board Vice President
The Scout Guide Sarasota | Owner & Editor
Mike Harb
Board Treasurer
Synthasys LLC | Partner
Emma Kate Silvestri
Board Secretary
Venice Pier Group | Marketing Director
Michael Klauber
Founding Board President
Michael's On East | Co-Proprietor
Joe Farrell
Board Member
Pop's Sunset Grill | Owner
Gabriel Garcia
Board Member
Miguel's | Head Chef & Co-Owner
Dean Donnelly
Board Member
Mean Deans Local Kitchen | Chef & Owner
Becky Souflis
Board Member
Simply Gourmet by Metz, The Ringling Grillroom | Director of Catering & Events
Jason Klamson
Board Member
Tsunami Restaurant Group | Co-Owner & Business Manager
Dimitri Syros
Board Member
The Breakfast Company | Owner
Marne Gaston
Director of Operations
Heather Charles
Events Manager
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