Board of Directors

Leadership for Manatee County Habitat for Humanity is provided by its Board of Directors — individuals from diverse backgrounds, offering varied experience and expertise. Board members are selected for their demonstrated involvement with Habitat and their commitment to the organization’s mission and vision.

Executive Committee

Michelle Grimsley Shindano

Board Chair
Occupation: Deputy Director of Government Relations

Kerry Ward

Board Treasurer

Occupation: Area Executive, SouthState Bank

Stacie Mason

Board Secretary
Occupation: Director of Human Resources, City of Sarasota

Directors

Cathy Palmer

Occupation: Realtor, Michael Saunders & Company

Karima Habity

Occupation: Workforce Development Director, CareerSource Suncoast

Jacky Velez

Occupation: Sr. Claims Analyst, Bank of America

Sarah Clough

Occupation: Owner and Certified Roofing Contractor, Ace Handling LLC

James Adkins

Occupation: President/CEO, Adkins Building and Construction

Chad Manausa

Occupation: Attorney, Law Firm of Grimes Galvano

Lauren Fuller

Occupation: Financial Center Manager, Liberty Bank

Ken Clark

Occupation: President and CEO, Clark Financial

Brian Prete

Occupation: Accounting Bookkeeper, Premier Business Advisors

Patrick Smith

Occupation: Partner, Carr Riggs & Ingram

Wendy Gorevan

Occupation: Financial Analyst, Credit Union 1