
C. Elizabeth McCarty
Board Chairperson
Friends of the Children–Tampa Bay's Board of Directors are composed of dedicated professional and community leaders who share our passion for our mission and commitment to our values.
Board Chairperson
Vice Chairperson/Secretary
VP, Corporate Compliance Investigations, Centene
Tampa Bay, FL
Immediate Past Chairperson
CEO, Besnard Insurance
Chief Program Officer, Friends of the Children National
Treasurer
Community Advocate
St. Petersburg, FL
President, VLJ Construction Services Vice President, T. Disney Trucking and Grading Inc.
SVP, Managing Director, Sports and Entertainment Banking
Cogent Bank
Doctor of Social Work
SVP, Director of Charitable Solutions, Raymond James Charitable Administration
Cargomatic
Tampa Bay, FL
Director of School Programs
Ryan Nece Foundation
Associate General Counsel
Neptune Wellness
Principal, Riesdorph Reporting Group, A Veritext Company
Vice President, Economic Inclusion & Leadership Development
Tampa Bay Chamber