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Andry Sweet has more than three decades of experience in child welfare and behavioral health, and specializes in system transformation for Florida’s children and families.
Kymberly Cook, MA, has more than two decades of experience in child welfare and human services. She is known for creating longstanding partnerships to put children first and to advance solutions in child and family counseling, dependency case management, and education.
As CFO, Barbara McDonald oversees the statewide business and financial management of the organization, as well as the financial management of the Children's Home Society of Florida Foundation. Barbara joined the CHS team with 25+ years of progressive Finance and Accounting experience.
An award-winning leader, Heather previously provided consulting services in global private practice and booked 20 years of progressive talent leadership with retail, healthcare and telecommunication firms in New Jersey, New York and Florida.
Anthony Sudler has successfully led national and statewide philanthropy programs for more than three decades. As Chief Philanthropy Officer for CHS, Sudler leads efforts to increase charitable contributions to help more families remain safe, strong and together.
Marcus has over 30 years of strategic leadership experience, including 20 years with the United States Army. Marcus served in Executive IT leadership positions in state and local government as well as a non-profit organization. He has also served in critical IT leadership roles with SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment and
Heather Brungardt, MSW, LCSW oversees the organization’s programs, including growth and expansion, team member recruitment and retention, and the integration of trauma-informed and evidence-based practices in CHS’ behavioral health services.
Tara Hormell joined CHS as executive director in 2008 and led efforts to bringing the innovative Community Partnership School™ model to Florida. Under her leadership, this model has expanded into three schools in Central Florida and more than a dozen schools statewide.
With a passion for psychology, child welfare, and quality improvement, Wade has served in various leadership roles within the field of child welfare for the last 20 years, with experience in residential group care, foster care licensing, dependency case management, and MAPP and Child Welfare Certification facilitation.
Heather Morgan, APR, has more than 20 years of experience managing communications for statewide, national and international companies. She joined CHS in 2006 and now oversees the organization’s communications and brand strategy and implementation.
With a passion for early childhood prevention services and trauma responsive care, Mary has served for over 25 years in both non-profit and government organizations, all with a focus on providing quality services to children and families.
Summer Pfeiffer has worked in the legislative process since 1997 and joined CHS as Vice President of Governmental Relations in 2007, a role in which she has successfully marshaled hundreds of volunteers and advocates on behalf of children's issues and lobbied budget and other child welfare public policy initiatives.
Jacob C. Jackson, Esq. serves as Senior Vice President & General Counsel for Children's Home Society of Florida. A member of the Florida Bar for more than two decades, Jackson has experience in various law areas including nonprofit, employment and labor, healthcare, civil litigation and more.
Passionate volunteer leaders on our governing Board of Directors guide Children's Home Society of Florida’s mission and strategic direction.
Wells Fargo Advisors, Senior Managing Director (retired)
Gunster, Government Affairs Consultant
Community Volunteer, (retired)
Government & Public Relations Executive, Retired
FSU/CPEIP, Educational Consultant
CNL Financial Group, Attorney
Research Park at Florida Atlantic University, President & CEO
CNL Financial Group, Accountant/Auditor
Jacksonville City Council, Council Vice President
Summit Realty, Chairman
Morgan Stanley, Family Wealth Director
HSS Florida, MD, MBA, CAQSM
Transnetyx, CIO
Thompson Creative Collective, Inc., Founder & CEO
Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Managing Director (Ex Officio)
Abbvie, Pharmacist / Medical Science Liaison
Hopping Green and Sams, Attorney (retired)
Herbie Wiles Insurance, President