April Member Spotlight

"I am the Chairman of the Board for Florida Philanthropic Network. My introduction to FPN came through my work with the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. It was a great access point to connect with others working in the philanthropic sector throughout the state of Florida. And, since that initial introduction, I have volunteered on the Statewide Summit Committee, served in the role as the Chair for the Education Affinity Group, to now serving on the Board."

"There are several special things about the Florida Philanthropic Network community. However, if I would have to give one, it is my belief that the FPN community is truly one that believes is creating a better quality of life for the residents that we serve in our respective communities."

"We hear from our community partners often the need for “Capacity Building.” So, in response to the request to support strengthen their organizations’ infrastructures, several local philanthropic organizations came together, in collaborative form, to answer their wish. We created an access point for 250 community partners to address weaknesses through capacity building, with the focus of turning them into strengths. We are about half way through this first year of the collaboration and have seen some positive results and look forward to seeing the results from a full year of support."

"The biggest challenge that I have face and still bothers me today, is not being able to address all the pressing needs that negatively impact the communities that I serve. Unfortunately, I am still trying to overcome this challenge."

"My life is fueled by being a loving and caring husband, a terrific father, being a good person and just waking up every morning know that I have another day to learn something new and do something positive that will make someone’s life better. My work is fueled by the opportunity to make our world a better place to live. I often share with family, friend and colleagues, that I enter work with a smile every day. And when I turn off the light of my office and walk out the door to head home, I leave with a smile as well knowing that I have done something positive to make another person’s life better. I mean, what better way to end your workday."