2017 Directors Announced at SWAT Networking

Volunteering for an organization can be very rewarding. That is why the volunteer Directors of SWAT Networking are all staying for another year! “2016 was an amazing year for us” stated Executive Director, Deb Gerard with First Impressions, the women of “S.W.A.T.” - Successful Women Aligning Together feel a bond that does not exist in other groups. “We are a sisterhood” states Gerard. The organization provides a place for women in business to gather and support each other. With seven chapters to choose from, the group has a Director for each chapter and each chapter has a “team” of volunteers. The Directors all have their own businesses to promote and have busy lives, but all enjoy giving of their time for their “SWAT Sisters”. The Directors are (as pictured): Lakewood Ranch and Parrish Chapters, Shawna Hicks-Cranston with PostNet of LWR, Brandon Chapter, Lisa Brakefield with Advanced Insurance Brokerage, Lori DeVine with Fairway Funding Group, SWAT Executive Director, Deborah Gerard with First Impressions, SWAT Founder and CEO, Dr. Robyn Spirtas, Anna Maria Island Chapter, Sherri Proctor with Sherri’s Island Image Photography, Venice Chapter, Vicki Rollo with Hearts Desire Mobile Fashion Boutique and Bradenton Chapter, Stefanie Overturf with Overturf’s Floor and Fabric Care. Membership is open to all women. As a member, you would be able to bring business cards, brochures, and flyers to any of the chapter luncheons to put on a “Members Only” table. As well as promote your business by doing a “30-second commercial” and of course, Guests are always welcome to attend as often and as many meetings as they wish. For more information on this organization go to www.swatnetworking.com