History, Vision, and Mission

The Gulf Coast Community College Foundation, Inc., was incorporated on October 16, 1967 by the State of Florida as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.  The original charter was signed by Dr. Richard Morley, president of GCCC at the time of incorporation, Captain Mark Starkweather, Mrs. Mark Starkweather, Mrs. M.F. Parker, Amos Howard, John Moseley, and Roland Vines. Since that time, the Foundation has grown considerably in membership and assets while remaining faithful to its original philosophy and purpose.  

 

Vision Statement
Based on the principles of trust and integrity, the vision of the Gulf Coast Community College Foundation is to advance the causes of Gulf Coast Community College.
 

Mission Statement 
The Gulf Coast Community College Foundation’s mission is to create a scholarship program providing educational opportunities to deserving students.  Further, the mission of the Foundation is to enhance the educational programs and student services available at Gulf Coast Community College.  Through the active involvement and leadership of citizens united by these purposes, the Foundation serves as an effective liaison between GCCC and the community.  The Foundation assists the College in enriching the community through cultural opportunities and in enhancing the economic development of the community with educational programs.

Today, more than 1,000 caring citizens, business leaders, and alumni are members of the Foundation.  The Foundation has an endowment of over $27million which is primarily restricted to scholarships.
 

Leadership of the Foundation  This section lists the Foundation Executive Officers, Board of Directors, Ex Officio members, and staff.  
2008-2009 Board of Directors:

 

Mr. Wayne Lindsey, President

Dr. Amal Sidani-Tabbaa, Vice President

Mr. Jim Warren, Secretary

Mr. Jerry Sowell, Jr., Treasurer

Mr. Cameron Skinner,  Past President

Dr. A. James Kerley, GCCC President/Ex-Officio

Mr. Les Brackett

Ms. Lana Jane Lewis-Brent

Mr. Troy Campbell

Mr. Scott Clemo

Mr. Stewart Corbin

Mr. William C. Cramer, Jr. , Trustee Liason

Ms. Kathy Crowley

Ms. Laura Davidenko

Mr. Jeff DiBenedictis

Mr. Dan Estes

Dr. Harry Futrell

Mr. Todd Gallati

Mr. Tom Gibson

Mr. Joey Ginn

Mr. Joe Hamner

Ms. Karen Hanes, Advisor

Mr. Charles S. Isler, III

Mr. Tommy Lake

Mr. Fred Lindholm

Mr. Clint Mayo

Mr. Al McCambry

Ms. Cande McNeil

Ms. Jeanne Millaway

Ms. Mary Jo Myers

Mr. Jimmy Patronis, Jr.

Ms. Jeannie Quave

Mr. D.W. Smith

Mr. Ted Spangenberg

Mr. Joe Tannehill, Jr.

Judge Shane Vann

Dr. Charles Voorhis

Mr. Dave Walby

Mr. David Warriner

Mr. Charles Weathersby

Mr. Walter Woodrick

Staff:

 

Name	Title	Phone	E-mail Address
Margie Mazur	Executive Director	850-872-3812	mmazur@gulfcoast.edu
Dunkin McLane	Coordinator, Finance and Accounting	850-872-3810	dmclane@gulfcoast.edu
Mary Barker	Executive Administrative Assistant	850-872-3815	mbarker@gulfcoast.edu

Members of the Foundation  Information about joining the Foundation plus a few of the benefits.