Administrative Staff

Irene K. Rickus, MS, LMHC
President/CEO
Phone: (813) 864-1501

Douglas R. Bolin, MBA
Senior Director Administration
Phone: (813) 864-1431

Taylor Cheeseman J.D.
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: Kalei McElroy Blair

Vice Chair: Mark Barrett

Secretary: Leslie Fredericks

Treasurer: Steve Nichols

Assistant Treasurer: Chris Rinker

Cheryl Adams

Greg Albers

The Honorable Rex M. Barbas (retired)

Patty Bohannan

Karol K. Bullard

Sharon Docherty Danco

Hope Dogali

David Eischeid

Hillary Griffin

Stacy Johnson

David Kennedy - Ex Officio

Sandra L. Murman

Alison Newman

Merideth Newman

Cheri M. O'Neil

Dr. Maria Samerson

Karl M. Schmitz, III

Sean Strickler

Donna Turner

Kevin Walsh

The Honorable Samantha Ward

The Children's Home Foundation, Inc.

Chair: Josh Kollman

Secretary: Cheryl Adams

Treasurer: Karl M. Schmitz, III

Sharon Docherty Danco

David Eischeid

Richard Stohler

The Children's Home Properties, Inc.

Chair: Cheri M. O'Neil

Secretary: Chris Rinker

Treasurer: Merideth Newman