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Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation Holds Installation of Officers
Incoming board chair Jeff Toale is vice president of business development with Robert Toale & Sons.
The Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation (LWRCF) held its installation of officers meeting on May 19, 2025. Two-year terms for new officers and board members begin June 1.
Incoming board chair Jeff Toale is vice president of business development with Robert Toale & Sons. Toale stated his focus will be on donation opportunities, streamlining efficiencies, developing new committees, and continuing development and collaboration within the Lakewood Ranch community.
Joining Toale to complete the executive committee are Keith Pandeloglou, executive director of LWR Community Activities, filling the role of vice president; Lorri Kidder, a partner in Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC as treasurer and grants committee chair; and Lisa Lawler with First Citizens Bank as secretary.
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Outgoing board chair Mark Clark, managing partner and IRMAA certified planner with Prestige Planning LLC, began the meeting by thanking and acknowledging the contributions of two outgoing board members. Kelly Gilliland, president and broker of Integrity Mortgage Capital, served as secretary and chair of the grants committee. Nicole Ryskamp, real estate agent with Michael Saunders & Co., was past president and a member of the human resources committee.
Clark will remain on the board as past president for one year. His vision for LWRCF guided the board and staff through many new opportunities which brought the organization to where it is today.
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Two new board members were welcomed to the organization: Victoria Campbell, realtor with NextHome KD Premier Realty; and Casio Jones, founder of Level Ground Fitness and owner of The Exercise Coach-LWR. They have served on the grants committee for many years and have an extensive knowledge of the organization.
LWRCF is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year with a goal to raise $250,000. The next major event is Soirée on the Ranch, November 13, 2025 at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club. For more about LWRCF and upcoming events, visit LWRCF.org, email info@LWRCF.org, or call 941-208-6799.
