Leadership & Staff
Board of Governors

The Board of Governors is a diverse group of leaders who bring a variety of expertise, talents and experiences to the governance of Senior Friendship Centers and Senior Friendship Centers Foundation, Inc.
The work of the Board is done through regular bimonthly meetings. Strategic issues regarding services and programs for the aging population of Southwest Florida, including philanthropy and organizational policy, are managed by the full Board.
The Board works in partnership with the chief executive officer and the staff to provide leadership, vision, and direction for the organization and to develop organizational strategy, building positive relationships with partner organizations, policymakers, media and others.
Executive Board
Michael Juceam, Esq.
Chair
Patricia Courtois
Past Chair
Kathy Silverberg
Vice Chairman – South
Pam Baron Mahoney
Vice Chairman – North
Wendy Fishman
Treasurer
Paul Caragiulo
Secretary
Erin McLeod
President & CEO
Members
Philip Deming
Francis Garcia-Fernandez (student member)
George Hofmann
Laura Magnusson
Kevin Maisch
Jim Meister
Jennifer Niedzinski
Harold Ronson (Emeritus)
Christine Schlesinger
Executive Team
David Blehar
Chief Financial Officer &
Chief Operating Officer
Declan Sheehy
Chief Development Officer
Amanda Hinz
VP of Contract Services