Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties Welcomes Three New Board Members

May 17, 2023 – Sarasota

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties announces the addition of three prominent community leaders to its Board of Directors.

The new appointees include Julie L. Herd, General Counsel – Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office; David Mills, Broker Associate and Success Coach EXP Realty – Icon Luxury Group / Lakewood Ranch, FL.; and Patricia C. Pope, CEO and Chief Creative Officer – Pope Consulting.

“We are honored to welcome these three dynamic community professionals to our board of directors. Their diverse experience and commitment to our mission will help further our efforts to make an even greater impact on local youth and families for years to come,” said Bill Sadlo, President/CEO at Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.

The new board members join Chair, Meghan O. Serrano, Esq., Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP; Chair-Elect Ken Freeman, Gartner Executive Programs; Treasurer, David Arch, Chairman and CEO of Blistex Inc; and Past Chair, Lee DeLieto, Michael Saunders & Company.

“We are excited to expand our board with three new members who will bring diverse expertise and insight to our work,” said Board Chair, Meghan O. Serrano, Esq. “As we enter this new phase of growth and bold initiatives, it is especially important that our board leadership reflects the communities and families we serve and these newest board members are no exception.”Currently, BGCSDC’s board is leading three bold initiatives, including capital projects and enhanced programming and safety efforts in Arcadia, Newtown and North Port. For more information, visit bgcsdc.org.