Administrative Staff
Irene K. Rickus, MS, LMHC
President/CEO
Phone: (813) 864-1501
Douglas R. Bolin, MBA
Senior Director Administration
Phone: (813) 864-1431
Neika Berry
Vice President of Central FL Operations
Phone: (407) 307-5407
Taylor Cheeseman
Executive Vice-President Operations
Phone: (813) 864-1496
Larry Cooper, MSW, LCSW
Executive Vice-President Innovation
Phone: (813) 901-3423
Ariana Drew, LMHC
Vice President Out of Home Care
Phone: (813) 864-1421
Tami Gronseth, CPA, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
Phone: (813) 864-1510
Frank Massaro
Chief of Philanthropy
Phone: 813-864-1535
Sandy Ward
Senior Director of Human Resources
Phone: (813) 864-1520
From the moment we opened our doors, our core value has been to care for children when no one else could or would. This care sparks hope and promise for a better tomorrow—a tomorrow that’s better for children, families, and ultimately the entire community.
Every decision we make is made strictly in the best interest of children and families. We work hard to remain true to our mission to unlock the potential of at-risk children and families by providing compassionate and effective services that create opportunities for success.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Board of Directors
Chair: Mark Barrett
Chair Elect: Kalei McElroy Blair
Vice Chair: Sharon Docherty Danco
Secretary: Hope Dogali
Treasurer: Chris Rinker
Assistant Treasurer: Steve Nichols
Cheryl Adams
Greg Albers
The Honorable Rex M. Barbas
Patty Bohannan
Karol K. Bullard
David Eischeid
Leslie Fredericks
David Kennedy - Ex Officio
The Honorable Sandra L. Murman
Alison Newman
Merideth Newman
Cheri M. O'Neil
D.J. Rondeau
Dr. Maria Samerson
Karl M. Schmitz, III
Sean Strickler
Donna Turner
Kevin Walsh
The Honorable Samantha Ward
The Children's Home Foundation, Inc.
Chair: Karl M. Schmitz, III
Secretary: Cheryl Adams
Treasurer: David A. Kennedy
Sharon Docherty Danco
David Eischeid
Josh Kollman
Richard Stohler
The Children's Home Properties, Inc.
Chair: Chris Rinker
Secretary: Cheri M. O'Neil
Treasurer: Merideth Newman
Greg Albers