Meet the Team

The Board

Chair

Jennifer Compton

Jennifer Compton is Attorney and Managing Partner for the Sarasota office of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, a national business law firm with more than 240 attorneys, with focus in employment law, counseling, and litigation. She is a lifelong Sarasota resident and serves on the board and executive committee of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, acting as their legal counsel. She’s also chair of Girls Inc. of Sarasota County.

Treasurer

Robert Lane

Robert “Rob” J. Lane is a CPA and Managing Shareholder of Kerkering Barberio. His practice areas include Audit, Advisory, and Assurance, Enterprise Risk Management, Nonprofit Organization Services and Succession Planning. He is responsible for audits and reviews of entities such as nonprofit organizations, general contractors, and manufacturers.

Secretary

Mark Pritchett

Mark is known throughout Florida as a respected leader in business, philanthropy, and public policy.  For over thirty years, Mark has worked with governors, CEOs and philanthropists to advance Florida into a future that provides opportunities for everyone.  Most recently, he retired as President/ CEO at Gulf Coast Community Foundation where he led his team to record philanthropic giving and granting while successfully executing initiatives that will transform the greater Sarasota region for generations.  As an early proponent of The Bay, Mark is excited to serve on the board and continue his support for this beautiful park for all.

Ex-Officio

Kyle Battie

Kyle Scott Battie grew up in District 1 and graduated from Sarasota High School. He has a long family history in the community. His mother, Mrs. A Jean Battie taught in the Sarasota County School System for thirty (30) years and His father Henry “Hank” Battie, was, at the time, one of the few African American entrepreneurs to establish a business downtown Sarasota at the old Quay. Growing up around his father’s shop and later working in hospitality, Kyle Battie learned firsthand the challenges facing local business owners and working families in the city of Sarasota. Kyle Battie moved back to Sarasota eight years ago and now he hosts a local television show on ABC 7, while striving to make a difference in District 1.

Board Member

Ian Black

Ian Black, CCIM, has been a prominent fixture in the Sarasota-Manatee real estate market since the early 1980s. He founded Ian Black Real Estate, a commercial real estate services firm based in Sarasota, in 2003. Local real estate developers respect Ian’s creativity and integrity in the real estate business, as well as his commitment to the betterment of the community. Those qualities have earned Ian some of the most prestigious brokerage assignments in the area. He is also very active in the community and serves on the board of directors for the Sarasota African-American Cultural Coalition and the Sarasota Chamber.

Ex-Officio

Steve Botelho

Steve Botelho, ICMA-CM, serves as Deputy County Administrator and Chief Financial Management Officer for Sarasota County Government. Botelho joined Sarasota County Government in 2005 as a debt analyst and later became the Budget Director. In 2012 he became the county’s Chief Financial Management Officer, a position he continued to hold when he was appointed Assistant County Administrator in March 2014.Botelho is a Credentialed Manager (ICMA) and a full member in good standing with that association. Under his management, Sarasota County continued to be recognized with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award which is the award is the highest professional recognition in governmental budgeting and is presented by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).Botelho, a 1999 graduate of the University of South Florida, began his financial career as an advisor with the global financial services firm Morgan Stanley. During his tenure with the firm, Botelho earned various financial accreditations and licenses. Botelho has called Sarasota home since 1993.

Board Member

Tony Gamelin

Gamelin is a seasoned finance and accounting executive with a broad base of experience and the ability to balance goals, strategies, and operating budgets with best-in-class execution.

For over 25 years, Gamelin has performed CFO-level services with non-profit and private companies across a wide range of industries including retail, construction and professional services. Tony also served as CFO at Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

Tony currently serves as a board member and finance committee chair of the Safe Children Coalition. He volunteers his time as a Bridge A Life co-founder and team leader for a long-term ministry and humanitarian project in Uganda.

Board Member

Teri Hansen

Teri has more than 30 years of experience in philanthropic leadership.  For over a decade, she served as President and CEO of Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation in Sarasota.  Previously, she was President and CEO of Gulf Coast Community Foundation for more than 13 years, and she held executive leadership positions at The Cleveland Foundation and two community foundations in Indiana.  Teri also volunteers her leadership extensively throughout the Sarasota region.

John Hart

Mr. Hart is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sarasota Private Trust Company and Vice Chairman of New York Private Bank & Trust Company, the private banking division of Emigrant Bank. He brings more than 45 years of experience in banking, investments and private wealth management. Mr. Hart serves on the boards of Emigrant Bank and the Flanzer Philanthropic Trust, and formerly served on the board of Opportunity International, a global microfinance organization. He holds an MBA in Finance from Saint Joseph’s University and a B.A. in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University.

Board Member

Charles Hines

Charles has been practicing law in Sarasota County since 1990, and in addition to his legal background, he has owned a regional medical supply company in Southwest Florida, and has served on the Sarasota County Commission since 2012, (twice as its Chairman). Charles has also served on the West Coast Inland Navigation District, a four-county special taxing district, (twice as its Chairman). Since 2012, he has been an active member of the Florida Association of Counties, (a State-wide organization), serving in various leadership roles, on its Board of Directors and on multiple advisory committees.

Charles has demonstrated strong leadership skills and the ability to build consensus among his peers and colleagues in order to accomplish significant projects and policy changes benefitting the residents of Sarasota County and his clients. He has shown logical and creative thinking toward issues affecting his legal clients, his personal business interests, Sarasota County and the State of Florida. For 30 years he has served his community through volunteering his expertise with multiple non-profits and civic organizations. He has been recognized for his management abilities and strategic contributions, and several times has been tasked with bringing an organization out of significant financial difficulties to again prosper and contribute to improving the community.

Charles was elected to County Commission in 2012, and won his next term in 2016 without political opposition. He has helped lead and set policy for Sarasota County, which has approximately 2,300 employees, a budget of over One Billion dollars, and a population of more than 417,000 residents. In addition, he has served as a Board Member on the following regional organizations: Gulf Coast Consortium – BP Oil Spill/Restore Act, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, Southwest Regional Planning Council, Charlotte Harbor Estuary Program, and the Sarasota/Manatee County Metropolitan Planning Organization.

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Board Member

Marty Hylton III

Morris “Marty” Hylton III brings nearly 30 years of experience in documenting, conserving, and advocating for cultural heritage. Trained as both an architect and historic preservationist, he collaborates closely with communities to develop strategies for preserving and managing cultural resources. His work focuses on the unique challenges of 20th-century heritage—especially post–World War II sites—and on the resilience of historic places affected by natural disasters and climate change, particularly in coastal regions. From 2002 to 2007, Marty was Strategic Initiatives Manager at the World Monuments Fund. For 14 years, he directed Historic Preservation at the University of Florida. Most recently, he served as the National Park Service’s first Historic Architect for Climate Change, helping to establish the Climate, Science, and Disaster Response Program within its Cultural Resources Directorate.

Board Member

Jeff Jackson

Jeff Jackson is President and CEO of PGT Innovations, a leading manufacturer of premium windows and doors. Jeff is a Certified Public Accountant with prior management experience at The Hershey Company, Coca-Cola, and KPMG, among others. Jeff is a committed community advocate and serves as Board Chair for the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority. Jeff and the PGT Innovations team are helping end human trafficking in the state of Florida.

Ex-Officio

Jennifer Jorgensen

Jennifer Jorgensen is currently the City of Sarasota Governmental Relations Manager. She previously worked for the Walt Disney Company as Manager, Vendor Management and Business Affairs Manager. Jennifer has her Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska. She also worked as Legal Counsel and Lobbyist for the Nebraska School Board Association and held various leadership and fundraising positions in higher education and the non-profit sector.

Dr. Melvin Price

Dr. Melvin Price is President and CEO of MCR Health, bringing more than 40 years of experience in podiatric medicine and healthcare leadership. A board-certified foot and ankle surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Dr. Price has dedicated his career to advancing patient care and expanding access to health services throughout the communities MCR Health serves. He earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago and is also an accomplished musician who leads NuJazz, a contemporary jazz band in the area.

The Team

Founding CEO

A.G. Lafley

A.G. is the former CEO and Chairman of Procter & Gamble. In his first term as CEO, P&G sales more than doubled, profits and cash tripled, and the market capitalization more than doubled, making P&G one of the five most valuable companies in the U.S. and among the 10 most valuable companies in the world. In his second term, Lafley led the transformation of P&G by streamlining the Company’s businesses and brands, putting the leadership team in place to deliver more balanced and consistent growth. In Cincinnati, Lafley chaired Cincinnati Center City Development Corp (3CDC) from its inception in 2004 until 2010. Over the past 18 years, 3CDC has invested nearly $2 billion of mostly private dollars in the redevelopment and renewal of the downtown area.

Chief Financial Officer

Steve Germaine

Steve is a well-rounded finance and accounting executive who has the ability to integrate organizational goals and strategies with operating budgets resulting in world-class execution. For the past 20 years he has served as Controller and then VP Finance/CFO of the largest division of Timex Corporation. His prior financial experience was with both large and midsize publicly and privately held companies in various manufacturing sectors. He also has served as the Treasurer for various non-profit organizations throughout his life which have supported children, college athletics, church and community.

Senior Human Resources Consultant

Ron Hamilton

Ron is a former HR executive at a Fortune 500 financial services company. He has also been a HR Consultant for over 20 years working with large international companies, as well as smaller non-profits like Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee and Jewish Family and Children Services. Ron is an Adjunct Professor at Webster University.

Director of Advancement

Trey Hammett

Trey leads fundraising efforts with foundation partners, major donors, the business community and friends whose support enables The Bay to be kept in tip-top shape and provide programming that is free and welcoming, open and accessible to all. After a long career in Atlanta, Trey, a Venice native, returned home now residing in Sarasota. He has a background in business and organizational development, particularly with large community organizations, such as the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, the NFL and the PGA Tour. As a recovering competitive golfer, he loves staying involved with the game and serves as Vice Chairman of The Tour Championship at historic East Lake Golf Club.

Chief Operating Officer

Diana Shaheen

Diana puts her two-plus-decade career at Procter & Gamble to work at The Bay as she and rest of The Bay team curate 800+ free events in the park every year, ensure the park is well-maintained and looks like new every day, create engaging marketing and communications that bring The Bay brand to life, and bring people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to the park again and again.

Activation & Programming Manager

Frances Bermudez

Frances aims to elevate park guests’ experience and exceed their expectations. Her career includes over 10 years of experience serving the public as part of Sarasota County government in the civic space of public libraries; Potomac Overlook Park in Arlington, Virginia, and The Conservatory Park in Manatee County. Having earned her master’s degree in Public Administration with an interest in Public-Private-Partnerships, Frances considers the extensive collaboration between The Bay and visionary citizens of Sarasota, the City, the County, and local non-profit partnerships to be a model for enhancing communities.

Rentals & Programming Manager

John Ochoa

John brings years of experience in Parks & Recreation and Special Events from his previous roles with the City of Sarasota. With a background in public service and strong customer service skills, he aims to create a unique and seamless experience for customers interested in hosting events at the park’s diverse and historic venues. John also orchestrates several Signature Events in the park that have become fan-favorite annual traditions.

Digital Communications Manager

Sydney Baulier

Sydney manages all digital communication channels including social media, email campaigns, and other platforms to ensure park guests stay informed, excited and up-to-date on what’s happening at The Bay. Originally from Texas, she graduated from The University of Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, moved to Sarasota for the beautiful beaches, and began working with The Bay through partner-marketing agency, ATLARGE. She loves spending time outdoors at the park, running or alongside her dog, Mac.

Project Manager

Ina Astreika

Ina brings extensive experience in managing the construction of healthcare and office buildings in the Bay Area, California, where meeting high demand and adhering to strict standards were paramount. After moving to Sarasota, FL, two years ago, she is excited to apply her expertise to the development of Phase 2 of The Bay Park, combining her passion for building and community development.

Park & Facilities Manager

Randy Weil

Randy brings more than 25 years of general maintenance experience and a wide range of skills and talents including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, woodworking and even home building. He’s also a licensed EMT. Randy enjoys experiencing first-hand how the park continues to grow and what it will become in the years ahead.

Facilities & Maintenance Technician

Jeff Cosby

Jeff brings 15 years of facilities and technical experience, along with 30 years of hands-on handyman expertise. Originally from Ohio, Jeff moved to Sarasota before high school and later served in the U.S. Marine Corps. As a longtime Sarasota resident, he believes The Bay is the vibrant green space Sarasota has long needed.

Landscape Technician

Yosvany Chavez Quintero

Yosvany is originally from Caibarién, a small fishing town in the province of Villa Clara, Cuba. There he was a dedicated Elementary and High School teacher of English. Now, in his spare time, Yosvany finds joy in being with his two sons doing anything and everything together. Yosvany loves The Bay and remarks “the park is beautiful… and I enjoy keeping it that way!”

Landscape Technician

Alec Wilhelm

Alec brings years of landscaping experience and comes from a family of landscaping experts. Alec is one of the last graduates of Sarasota County Technical Institute’s Horticulture and Landscaping program. Growing up, Alec fondly remembers helping out with the grounds around the original Chidsey Library as a part of his family’s business. As a Sarasota native, he feels a strong sense of pride in working at The Bay and looks forward to being a part of this signature park that is shaping the future of Sarasota.