At the core of NCF’s success and lasting impact stands an extraordinary group of leaders-our Trustees, past and present. This includes our Board of Directors, Trustees, Emeritus Trustees and Honorary Trustees, all of whom have played a vital role in shaping who we are and what we’ve achieved. These remarkable individuals have generously given their time, treasure and talent to support NCF’s mission. Their compassion, unwavering dedication and visionary guidance have fueled transformative change for Collier County’s most vulnerable children. Without their commitment and stewardship, the profound legacy we celebrate today simply would not exist. We honor and thank each Trustee for helping to build a brighter future for every child we serve.
The Heart and Backbone of NCF
Board of Directors
Robert Heidt, Jr.
Chairman of the Board
Bill Beynon
Vice Chair
Max Guinn
Treasurer
Dale Medford
Immediate Past Chair
Sue Bieker
Grant Committee Chair
Kelley Bailey
Board Member
Jamie Brown
Board Member
Jeff Gargiulo
Past Festival Chair
Rick Germain
Board Member
Ashley Gerry
Festival Chair
Dave Gibbons
Emeritus Trustee Representative
Herb Henkel
Board Member
Sherie Marek
Board Member
Patrick Zenner
Board Member
Trustees
Kelley & Jim Bailey
Nena & Bill Beynon
Sue & Mike Bieker
Jamie & John Brown
Debbi & William Cary
Kimberly Moss & Robert Fisher
Jody & Paul Fleming
Valerie Boyd & Jeff Gargiulo
Libby & Rick Germain
Ashley & Adam Gerry
Jacki & Max Guinn
Julia & Robert Heidt, Jr.
Lin & Herb Henkel
Barbie & Paul Hills
Jerri & David Hoffmann
Christine Homan
Carol & Tom Joseph
Elise & Chris Klein
Nancy Koenig
Ted Koenig
Tammy Coselli Kutsch & Michael Kutsch
Allison & Jonathan Lubert
Sherie Marek
Dana & Joe Matina
Anne Welsh McNulty
Karen & Dale Medford
Kathy & Andy Moock
Marlissa & Neil Pennington
Carol & Harry Rose
Cindy & Sam Scalise
Marilyn Scripps
Susan Stielow
Julia Van Domelen
Catherine & John Van Hulle
Carol & John Walter
Joy & Chuck Waterman
Shirley & Peter Welsh
Beth & Jeff Wessel
Kristine & Chris Williams
Sissy & Bill Wilson
Betsy Ryan & Patrick Zenner
Emeritus Trustees
Jean Ackerman 2003-2013
Usha & Monte Ahuja, 2010-2020
Pat Aluisi, 2000-2015
Penny & Lee Anderson, 2002-2012
Cheryl & Larry Andrews, 2002-2012
Ann Bain, 2003-2014
Barbara & Ron Balser, 2007-2018
Jeannelle & Brian Brady, 2011-2021
Becky & Lewie Card, 2014-2025
Joan & Bob Clifford, 2007-2018
Mary Susan & J.D. Clinton, 2000-2012
Denise & Brian Cobb, 2000-2013
Arlene & Michael † D’Alessandro, 2000-2011
Laura & Jim Dixon, 2010-2023
Terry & Robert Edwards, 2010-2022
Shirlene Elkins, 2000-2012
Grace Evenstad, 2002-2014
Sandy & Jim Figge, 2000-2009
Martha & Jim † Fligg 2007-2018
Connie & Tom Galloway, 2000-2011
Susan & Gary Garrabrant, 2013-2024
Pat† & Dave Gibbons, 2010-2020
Mosey † & Don Gunther, 2002-2012
Sharon & Chuck Hallberg, 2012-2023
Barbara & John Jordan, 2007-2017
Katrina & Rick Kash, 2014-2024
Linda & Tom Koehn, 2013-2024
Carol & Tom Lund, 2000-2012
Simone & Scott Lutgert, 2000-2012
Jim Malone †, 2000-2012
Linda Richards Malone, 2000-2012
Nancy & Joe Masterson, 2014-2024
Susie & David† McCurry, 2009-2022
Fran & Jim † McGlothlin, 2003-2015
Kathy & Dan Mezzalingua, 2015-2025
Sandi & Tom Moran, 2010-2020
Judith Liegeois & John Scot Mueller, 2004-2014
Joyce & Bill O’Meara, 2000-2004
The Honorable Francis & Mrs. Kathleen Rooney, 2004-2014
Ned Sachs, 2000-2009
Karen & Bob Scott, 2007-2017
Cynthia & Bruce Sherman, 2003-2015
Retta & Elliott Singer, 2000-2012
Angela & Don Smith, 2011-2021
Donna Solimene, 2002-2015
Adria & Jerry Starkey, 2006-2016
Elizabeth & Clarke Swanson, Jr., 2000-2008
Therésa & Tom Wajnert, 2000-2009
Dottie & Bryant † Yunker, 2000-2007
Honorary Trustees
Humphrey Butler
Ann Colgin
Michael DeGroote, Sr. †
Bob Dickinson
Ron Kuhn †
Teri Franklin Kuhn
Joan & Bill Martin
Bruce Nichols
Rosann & Bill† Nunnelly
Stephanie & Fred Pezeshkan
Judy & Jerry Sheindlin
Ed Staros
Shelly & Ralph Stayer
John Vega
Deceased †