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The purpose of the FGCU Alumni Association Board of Directors shall be to:

  • INVOLVE University graduates in fundamental University-related operations and programs by providing pertinent and relevant information.
  • INFORM the University of the progress and needs of its alumni in order that programs and services are developed to support graduates.
  • INSTILL pride in the graduates by promoting and assisting coordination of beneficial alumni programs.
  • ENCOURAGE alumni to contribute their time, talents and fiscal support of the University's academic programs, research and service opportunities.

Qualifications to become a member of the Board:

  • All persons who have graduated from FGCU are eligible for consideration for the voting members of the Board of Directors.
  • A member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors is selected to hold the position based on:
    • His/her commitment to Florida Gulf Coast University and the goals of the Alumni Association.
    • Distinguished personal and/or vocational achievement
    • History of volunteerism within the University

The FGCU Alumni Relations Office welcomes your interest in Board membership.  Please download the Board of Directors Nomination Form (.pdf - 145kb) and email, mail or fax along with a current resume to:

Florida Gulf Coast University
Alumni Relations
RE: Board Nomination Form
10501 FGCU Blvd. South
Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565
Fax: (239)590-7094
Email: alumnirelations@fgcu.edu


2007 - 2008 Board of Directors

Paul Allen  '98, Board Member
Cynthia Bennett  '99, President
Dr. Wilson G. Bradshaw  University President, Ex-Officio Board Member
Carlos Cavenago III Esq.  '00, Board Member
Ashley Coone  '05, Board Member
Steve Daria  '03, Board Member
Tracy Fisher  '99, '01, Board Member
Dr. Peg Gray-Vickrey  Interim Provost, Ex-Officio Board Member
Steve Magiera  '03, Executive Vice President
Shirley Mann  '03, Board Member
Victoria McConnell  '02, '04, Board Member
Penny Mourer  '00, Secretary
Brad Piepenbrink  Student Body President,  Ex-Officio Board Member
Kevin Price  '04, Board Member
James Robinson  '99, President-Elect
Duane Stranhan, Jr.  Chair of Foundation Board, Ex-Officio Board Member
Lindsey Touchette  '05, Executive Director 
John Waligora  '03, Board Member
Melissa White  '03, '05, Board Member
Daniel Wise  '03, Board Member



Past Board of Directors
2006 - 2007
2005 - 2006
2004 - 2005
2003 - 2004


2006 - 2007 Board of Directors

Paul Allen  '98, Board Member
Allison Allie  '06, Executive Director
Cynthia Bennett  '99, President-Elect
Joseph Catti  Chair of Foundatin Board, Ex-Officio Board Member
Steve Daria  '03, Board Member
Tracy Fisher  '99, '01, Board Member
Kirt Gallatin  Student Body President, Ex-Officio Board Member
Steven Kissinger  '99, Board Member
Steve Magiera  '03, Executive Vice President
Shirely Mann  '03, Secretary
Victoria McConnell  '02, '04, Board Member
Penny Mourer  '00, Boar Member
Dr.  Richard Penetter  Interim University President, Ex-Officio Board Member
Kevin Price  '04, Board Member
James Robinson  '99, Board Member
Dr. Jennifer Sparrow  '98, President
John Waligora  '03, Board Member
Melissa White  '03, '05, Board Member
Daniel Wise  '03, Board Member
Dr. Bonnie Yegidis  University Provost, Ex-Officio Board Member



2005 - 2006 Board of Directors

Paul Allen  '98, Board Member
Andres Andrade  Student Body President, Ex-Officio Board Member
Cynthia Bennett  '99 President-Elect
Wendy Beville  '03, Board Member
David Breitenstein  '03, Board Member
Isaac Brundage III  '02, Board Member
Joseph Catti  Chair of Foundation Board, Ex-Officio Board Member
Steven Kissinger  '99, Board Member
Steve Magiera  '03, Executive Vice President
Shirely Mann  '03, Secretary
Victoria McConnell  '02, '04, Board Member
Dr. William C. Merwin  University President, Ex-Officio Board Member 
Penny Mourer  '00, Board Member
James Robinson  '99, Board Member
Dr. Jennifer Sparrow  '98, President
Melissa White  '03, '05, Board Member
Dr. Bonnie Yegidis  University Provost, Ex-Officio Board Member
Michele Yovanovich  Executive Director



2004 - 2005 Board of Directors

Cynthia Bennett  '99, Board Member
David Breitenstein  '03, Board Member
Frank Cassidy  '99, Board Member
Joseph Catti  Chair of Foundation Board, Ex-Officio Board Member
Dr. John Little  '03, President
Steve Magiera  '03, Executive Vice President
Molly McWaters Adkins  '00, Board Member
Dr. William C. Merwin  University President, Ex-Officio Board Member
Penny Mourer  '00, Board Member
James Robinson  '99, Board Member
Dr. Jennifer Sparrow  '98, President-Elect
Melissa White  '03, Board Member
Dr. Bonnie Yegidis  University Provost, Ex-Officio Board Member
Michele Yovanovich  Executive Director



2003 - 2004 Board of Directors

Paul Allen   '98, Board Member
Deanna Arnold   '02, Board Member
Dr. Brad Bartel   University Provost, Ex-Officio Board Member
Cynthia Bennett   '99, Board Member
David Breitenstein   '03, Board Member
Frak Cassidy   '99, Board Member
Jeff Faramo   Student Body President, Ex-Officio Board Member
Trac Fisher   '99, '01, Board Member
Charity Hamilton   '03, Board Member
Charles Idelson   Chair of Foundation Board, Ex-Officio Board Member
Dr. John Little   '03, President
Steve Magiera   '03, Executive Vice President
Molly McWaters   '00, President-Elect
Dr. William C. Merwin   University President, Ex-Officio Board Member
Penny Mourer   '00, Board Member
Dr. Rishi Patel   '01, Board Member
Kellee Pratt   '01, Secretary
Jennife Sparrow   '98, Board Member
Melissa Whit   '03, Student Alumni Association President
Michele Yovanovich   Executive Director