2022 Executive Board of Directors
Lindsay Platz
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.
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.
Tabitha Wells
Immediate Past Chair
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.
Tom Ryan
Incoming Chair
Central Ridge Insurers
Tom Ryan grew up in New York State and graduated from the University of Hartford with a degree in Business Management. He has been in the insurance industry since 2015 and is currently the personal lines manager at Central Ridge Insurers. His current duties include overseeing all aspects of the property and casualty markets for the organization.
Living twenty years in Citrus County Tom has been active on various boards and civic groups including the Knights of Columbus and Inverness Elks. He is a present member of the Beverly Hills Civic Association, and Chairman of the Beverly Hills Area Council (BHAC), an advisory council of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce. In the past he has also served with the Chamber Ambassadors.
When Tom is not working or serving the Citrus County community, he enjoys playing golf, kayaking, boating, and cycling.
Incoming Chair
Central Ridge Insurers
Tom Ryan grew up in New York State and graduated from the University of Hartford with a degree in Business Management. He has been in the insurance industry since 2015 and is currently the personal lines manager at Central Ridge Insurers. His current duties include overseeing all aspects of the property and casualty markets for the organization.
Living twenty years in Citrus County Tom has been active on various boards and civic groups including the Knights of Columbus and Inverness Elks. He is a present member of the Beverly Hills Civic Association, and Chairman of the Beverly Hills Area Council (BHAC), an advisory council of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce. In the past he has also served with the Chamber Ambassadors.
When Tom is not working or serving the Citrus County community, he enjoys playing golf, kayaking, boating, and cycling.
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.
2022 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 Lisa Nummi HCA Florida Citrus Hospital 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 Alyson Brennan (on behalf of YP's - Young Professionals) Realtors Association of Citrus County Gwen Klaiber (on behalf of BWA- Business Women's Alliance) Citrus County Property Appraiser Dr. Vernon Lawter College of Central Florida Gary Mock Covenant Children's Home Gerry Mulligan Citrus County Chronicle (retired) John Murphy Citrus County Chronicle Marci Olinger Bravera Health Seven Rivers David Reed YMCA Debbie Reilly (on behalf of Leadership Citrus) Citrus County Library System Missy Slanker (on behalf of Ambassadors) Sound Decisions Craig Stevens Citrus County Fire Rescue Don Taylor EDACC Harold Walker Duke Energy 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 PRIMERICA Advisors 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 |
