2021 Executive Board of Directors
Tabitha Wells
Chairman of the Board
Wells Business Solutions
Tabitha Wells grew up, attended college and started her professional career right here in Citrus County.
Tabitha holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with specialization in Accounting and completed a fifth year, making her eligible to become a Certified Public Accountant. She is also a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor.
Her experience in the accounting field includes public and private accounting, along with tax and audit services. Tabitha has also performed full-service accounting functions for government entities, non-profit organizations, and individuals. She has served on numerous boards and volunteered for several charities.
Lindsay Platz
Incoming Chair
Insight Credit Union
Lindsay is a graduate of Florida Southern College in Lakeland with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. After graduation, she moved to Inverness to begin her professional career.
Lindsay has worked in the banking industry for 10 years. She is currently the branch manager for Insight Credit Union in Inverness. As Branch Manager, her responsibilities include business development, public relations, operations, and employee relations.
She is married to Citrus County local and businessman, Robert Platz. Together they own Local Boy Lawn & Pest Control. In her free time, Lindsay enjoys spending time with family and traveling.
Incoming Chair
Insight Credit Union
Lindsay is a graduate of Florida Southern College in Lakeland with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. After graduation, she moved to Inverness to begin her professional career.
Lindsay has worked in the banking industry for 10 years. She is currently the branch manager for Insight Credit Union in Inverness. As Branch Manager, her responsibilities include business development, public relations, operations, and employee relations.
She is married to Citrus County local and businessman, Robert Platz. Together they own Local Boy Lawn & Pest Control. In her free time, Lindsay enjoys spending time with family and traveling.
Harold Walker
Immediate Past Chair
George Washington Carver Center
Harold was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. After graduating Eastern Hills High School, he joined the U.S. Navy. He was selected for the nuclear power program and became a reactor operator serving on the USS Greenling (SSN614). After his discharge in 1980 from the service, Harold started his career with Florida Power working at the Crystal River Nuclear Plant working as an instrumentation technician. He progressed to become the Manager of the Instrument and Control Shop and as the Human Performance Program Manager. He retired from Duke Energy in 2014. Upon his retirement, Harold worked with many dedicated citizens and generous area businesses to help complete the George Washington Carver Community Center in Crystal River. The center has become a great asset to Crystal River.
Harold has been married for 27 years to Evelyn, who is the love of his life and the life of his love. They have one son Jonathan and daughter-in-love Julie. Jonathan and Julie are the proud parents of Harold and Evelyn’s beautiful granddaughter, Ava. Harold is an active member of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church and the Citrus Chamber of Commerce. He has worked for Pinecrest Building Corp since 2016.
Rob Wardlow
Treasurer
Wardlow & Cash, PA
Rob is a Florida native and lifetime resident, who was born in Hernando County and is currently a resident of Citrus County. He graduated from the University of South Florida in 1991 and has been a Certified Public Account since 1994. Joining Wardlow & Cash, P.A. in 1993, Rob became a partner in 1996. He has over 25 years in governmental accounting and auditing experience. Rob is an active member in the community and has been affiliated with the Citrus County Chamber, Early Learning Coalition and others. Rob enjoys spending time with wife, children and grandchildren along with being on the water and is an avid fisherman.
Kelley Paul
Secretary
Wollinka Wikle Title Insurance
Kelley is a Florida native who was born in Crystal River and is a current resident of Citrus County. She graduated from Crystal River High School and furthered her education at the College of Central Florida. She has her AS degree in Computer & Information Technology and is a Licensed Title Insurance Agent and Certified Land Closer. Kelley has two children, Christian and Jesse, which keep her busy at YMCA basketball, CRLL baseball, and NC football games. She has worked at Wollinka Wikle Title Insurance since 2011 and is an active member of Gulf to Lake Church, Citrus County Chamber, and the Builders Alliance.
Secretary
Wollinka Wikle Title Insurance
Kelley is a Florida native who was born in Crystal River and is a current resident of Citrus County. She graduated from Crystal River High School and furthered her education at the College of Central Florida. She has her AS degree in Computer & Information Technology and is a Licensed Title Insurance Agent and Certified Land Closer. Kelley has two children, Christian and Jesse, which keep her busy at YMCA basketball, CRLL baseball, and NC football games. She has worked at Wollinka Wikle Title Insurance since 2011 and is an active member of Gulf to Lake Church, Citrus County Chamber, and the Builders Alliance.
2021 Board of Directors
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Tiarra Alexander
The Pace Center for Girls George Bendtsen Insurance by George Leslie Bollin City of Crystal River Mike Buchanan Excel Printing Ginger Carroll Citrus Memorial Health Systems Cregg Dalton Citrus County Property Appraiser Martin Drango Duke Energy Barb Fletcher LKQ Dr. Jim Harvey College of Central Florida (ret.) Grace Hengesbach Beech Street Consulting Veronica Kampschroer (on behalf of YP's - Young Professionals) BOCC Gwen Klaiber (on behalf of BWA- Business Woman's Alliance) Citrus County Property Appraiser Dr. Vernon Lawter College of Central Florida Gary Mock Covenant Children's Home Gerry Mulligan Citrus County Chronicle John Murphy Citrus County Chronicle Dennis Pfeiffer (on behalf of Ambassadors) Kimball-Midwest David Reed YMCA Tom Ryan Central Ridge Insurers April Saxer Bayfront Health Seven Rivers Craig Stevens Citrus County Fire Rescue Don Taylor EDACC John Weil (on behalf of Leadership Citrus) Lecanto High School Lifetime Directors Pete Burrell Citrus County Chronicle (Ret.) Kevin Cunningham RE/MAX Realty One Charles Davis Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home Dick Dolbow Citrus County Schools Joe Fallon Retired Mike Fitzpatrick Century Link (Ret.) Carl Flanagan Associate Member Rocky Hensley Brannen Bank Jim Neal James N. Neal Jr., PA Karen Pulcini Jack Reynolds Brannen Bank Janice Warren Tax Collector Chet White Stanley Steemer Janet Yant Nature Coast Charters |
