2016 - 2017 Polk Vision Annual Report 2017 PV AR_spreads | Page 4

2016-2017 Board of Directors
PAT STEED Immediate Past Chair Executive Director , Central Florida Regional Planning Council
KATIE WORTHINGTON Operating Board Chair President & CEO , Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce
ALEX NIKDEL Treasurer President , Clark / Nikdel / Powell
MELONY BELL Director Chair , Polk County BoCC
KIM LONG Secretary Executive Director , Polk Vision , Inc .
JACKIE BYRD Director Superintendent , Polk County Public Schools
GREG LITTLETON
CHAIRMAN CEO & President ,
Citizens Bank & Trust
It has been my pleasure to serve as chair for Polk Vision . Since its inception , I have held Polk Vision in the highest of regards . I so appreciate its purpose and mission and its ability to take on the issues that are important to all of us . It ’ s been so rewarding to work with such a dedicated and hardworking staff along with a very strong group of volunteers . Thanks to everyone for all of your support this past year .
TONY DELGADO Director City Manager , City of Lakeland
MARSHA FAUX Director Property Appraiser , Polk County
KAY FIELDS Director Chair , Polk County School Board
JIM FREEMAN Director County Manager , Polk County BoCC
DOUG LOCKWOOD Director Attorney , Straughn & Turner , P . A .
TIM POSPICHAL Director Mayor , City of Auburndale
EILEEN HOLDEN , Ph . D . Director President , Polk State College
SEAN MALOTT Director CEO , Central Florida Development Council
ADRIAN JONES Director General Manager , LEGOLAND Florida Resort
JERRY MILLER Director Government and Community Relations Manager , Duke Energy
ELAINE THOMPSON , Ph . D .
CHAIR ELECT President & CEO ,
Lakeland Regional Health
Polk Vision is a vital resource of inspiration and promise for those in our community . Through the dedication and innovation of selfless individuals , organizations , and industry leaders across our area , we are advancing Polk County as a community of excellence where opportunities abound and residents can realize their dreams . It is a privilege to work with such a diverse and committed group of people who willingly engage every challenge to make sure that the members of our community have the support they need to succeed . By embracing the strategic initiatives , collaboration , mutual trust and accountability encouraged by Polk Vision , we will no doubt impact Polk County for generations to come . Together , we are making history for our community , but most importantly , we have the privilege to lift those who struggle , encourage those who doubt , and work to release the potential of our citizen friends and neighbors .
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