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

Tony Sloan, CFRE, MPA
Vice President Mission Advancement
Phone: (813) 416-7202

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: Sharon Docherty Danco

Chair Elect: Leslie Fredericks

Vice Chair: Kalei McElroy Blair

Secretary: Leslie Fredericks

Treasurer: Kevin Walsh

Assistant Treasurer: Steve Nichols

Cheryl Adams

Greg Albers

The Honorable Rex M. Barbas (retired)

Mark Barrett

Patty Bohannan

Karol K. Bullard

Hope Dogali

David Eischeid

Hillary Griffin

David Kennedy - (retired)

Sibongile Milburn

Sandra L. Murman

Alison Newman

Merideth Newman

Cheri M. O'Neil

Chris Rinker

Dr. Maria Samerson

Karl M. Schmitz, III

Sean Strickler

Donna Turner

The Honorable Samantha Ward (retired)

The Children's Home Foundation, Inc.

Chair: Cheryl Adams

Vice Chair: Karl M. Schmitz, III

Secretary: Chris Rinker

Treasurer: David Eischeid

Josh Kollman

Richard Stohler

The Children's Home Properties, Inc.

Chair: Chris Rinker

Secretary: Merideth Newman

Treasurer: Alison Newman