The P.I.E. Board of Directors has a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 13 volunteers serving each year. Yearly elections are held at the Annual Membership Meeting in January. Ballots are included with our membership renewal forms.
2018 Board of Directors
Lou Ellen Wilson - President
I came to Florida in 1965 therefore my two sons call themselves native Floridians. Settled in the Tampa area and found my first piece of “Old Florida” on two acres on the Little Manatee River in Ruskin. In 1972 went to work for the developers of Sun City Center. Working as the administrative assistant to the owners, I quickly saw the opportunity to work with the residents and attorneys forming the condominiums association and then homeowner associations. Promotions came fast – including manager of the condominium section called Kings Point, then promoted to Vice President of amenity operations – this included responsibility for the golf courses; clubhouses; forming, managing and turning over to resident control all condominiums, homeowner associations and working with governmental agencies. In 1982 was promoted to Senior Vice President of Sunmark Homes when the corporation was sold to the Palmieri Group. Our team managed 8 large planned unit communities. I responsible for all amenity operations. 1989 was sold again to WCI and in 1990 decided that I would start my own consultant and homeowner management company – L.E. Wilson & Associates. Company portfolio grew to 110 communities (representing over 15,000 homes) with ten employees when I sold in 2015. I built my “rental/vacation/retirement” home on the north end of Anna Maria Island in 1982. After serving on the Planning and Zoning Board for two years, realized there was nothing I could do to stop my dream island from becoming the vacation spot of the world with it taking sometimes during season 2-1/2 hrs. to go the last 7 miles to my home. So, in 2013 sold and purchased my home at 65 Palm Drive becoming a full- time resident in 2016. I currently volunteer one day a week at the CARE (Center for Abuse & Rape Emergencies) office in Englewood, play bridge, yoga, bible studies and my beach walks are priceless. Also serve on the steering committee for Island Fellowship Church. I desire a board position because I would welcome an opportunity to work with other residents of the island, local and state governmental agencies to ensure that our unique island remains “Old Florida” where people, native wild life and plants co-exist in harmony. 
Heather Stout - Vice President
I am excited to have an opportunity to serve on the PIE Board. My husband Ben and I along with our son Teegan visited this island in 2012 and we were hooked! We made a plan, worked our plan and 3 yrs later here we are, full time island residents. I just can't imagine a more wonderful place to raise our son. We love the family feel of the island and have made wonderful friends on the island. I have worn a few hats over the years, I grew up in the family business of raising, training and showing Quarter Horses. I have had the joy of working in the creative field of special event management (think weddings and parties) and I worked my way up to Regional Director of a property management company that focused on college markets. I am now blessed to be a full time mom to our 6 yr old son Teegan and I can say with glee in my heart I have become a darn good fish catcher. My husband Ben is an oil response Boat Captain so he helps keep our beautiful Gulf of Mexico waters clean and safe. Ben and I see this island as our forever home and we want to preserve the wonder and beauty we experienced the very first time we backed off the ferry. I feel becoming a member of the PIE board will allow me to learn from those who have worked to be good stewards of the island and allow me to have a hand in preserving this paradise. 
Monica Errico - Secretary
I discovered Palm Island in 2015 while searching for a vacation rental in FL. Born and raised in NJ, & after spending a few months to renovating my house on Bocilla Drive, I decided to become my full-time residence on Palm Island with my boyfriend Mike & our poodle Tommy. This island is so special to us that we could see no other place where we would want to be! I am a scientist by training, with over 17 years’ experience commercializing life science technologies. In 2008, I founded Errico Consulting which focuses on strategic marketing and reorganization of failing early stage life science companies. In 2013, I co-founded United BioChannels, an innovative small business that accelerates the commercial launch of disruptive start-up life science technologies to the USA market and subsequent recapitalization of them. I’m also involved with real estate development & investment and currently own several properties in FL, Las Vegas, Arizona and Nicaragua. In the past, I have held positions on several HOA boards in the USA and internationally. In my spare time (yes.... there is still plenty of it...)my dog Tommy and I love to walk our pristine beaches, collecting shells & sharks’ teeth! My goal in joining the PIE board is to ensure that we (PIE) remain a voice to the greater island community about current issues that impact and/or will future impact our island, both environmentally and/or financially, as established by our PIE founders. I also intend to be proactive with identifying additional social activities, so that we remain interactive within ourselves, and welcome new residents and guests to our Island Family! 
Dave Mulvaney - Corresponding Secretary
Our family, Pam, Erin & Erica, lives on Palm Drive and moved to the Island in 2013 after many visits here dating back to 2004 when we first moved to Florida from a small town called Rose Valley in PA. As a family, we enjoy many outdoor activities such as boating and jet skiing, paddle boarding, fishing, nature walks, biking and our favorite, sunset strolls on the beach. We love the Island so much more now that we have had the time to immerse ourselves into the daily living on this piece of paradise. I have been a lifelong member of several environmental organizations such as the Wildlife Conservation Society & The Sierra Group. I have spent my life volunteering my time with numerous local organizations. I have coached various youth sports for the past 30 years with the most recent coaching competitive and High School soccer. I served 4 years on the Board of Directors for Venice Soccer, 2 of those years as President and I am still active with them. I have spent several years volunteering at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium on the Animal Husbandry Team at the Dolphin & Whale/Sea Turtle Hospital. My “previous life” was in the financial sector as a Portfolio Manager in the Trust Department with Evergreen Investment Management Company. I was fortunate to start my career with The Vanguard Group, Mr. Bogle helped form many values which I hold dear to this day. I am a futures and options trader during my “spare-time”. I am confident that I will be open-minded and focus on what is in the best interest of our Island. I am looking forward to having the opportunity to give back to my community and support the long term goals that have been established over the years by the PIE members before me. I look forward to meeting more of my Island neighbors! 
Lindsay Yates - Treasurer
After many years of searching for “Old Florida” and thinking that it no longer existed, my husband Jon Goranson and I discovered this wonderful island in the late 1990s and purchased a vacation home in 2001. We were able to make the transition to full-time residency in 2008, leaving behind 40 long, cold winters (and cold springs and cold falls) in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. I have been fortunate to be able to continue working as an accountant for my long-time Colorado employer, a company with diverse interests in mining, ranching and land development. On the island I am currently on the Sea Turtle Patrol and the Roads and Bridges Committee. I am interested in preserving and protecting the natural island environment. I have long been a supporter of PIE, have been a volunteer worker for many PIE functions, and look forward to having an opportunity to work on advancing the common interests of the island residents by serving on the PIE board. 
Craig Baresel - Director
My partner Teressa Fesperman and I discovered and became full time residents of this wonderful island paradise in late 2016. Teressa and I met in North Carolina 18 years ago. Her family is still there although we are trying to convince her son with our 2 and 3 year old grandbaby girls to move here. I grew up in a small town in northern Illinois. I went to the University of Illinois and received a degree in Economics. I moved to Jacksonville FL to accept my first sales job. I then took a job with Genuine Parts Company (NAPA) which began a 36 year career with them from which I retired in 2015. With GPC I was transferred 7 times all across the United States. My most recent position was President/General Manager of NAPA Atlanta. I was responsible for roughly $130 million in sales, the resulting profits, over 500 employees, 45 corporate NAPA Auto Part stores, and financial advisor for 47 owners of 83 independently owned NAPA stores. I particularly liked working with the front line people, store owners, and customers. Teressa and I have met so many nice people here. We enjoy walking, riding bikes, kayaking, and boating around the island. We are very much looking forward to contributing and being a part of the island community. Jeff Bisgrove - Director
This Island is my full time home and the home of my family. I bought my lot here for over 18 years ago and built my home in 1999. Its my full time home, 50 weeks per year. This Island means more than most would know and is very dear to my heart. The Island has that feeling as family, and it is, its my Island Family. It’s really is a great place to live life here on the Island. Just a few of my thoughts, I like to see happen on our Island would be……a major beautification project to both ferry landings main land and Island side. I believe it’s the 1st thing you see when you arrive to our beautiful place and should be beautiful and something people remember. I would like to see more social events, fund raisers, dinner under the stars, fishing tournaments, dances, beach parties, pig roast, etc. All of these events were here before 2004 and would be nice to see things like this again. I would also like to see about securing land for a park on the beach or channel or even a dry lot. We could use a club house, pavilion for PIE events, meetings, events and to use for PIE members. It would be paid for by fund raisers and maintained by volunteers. I believe PIE should email all Island owners for their ideas and input on the direction the Island should be done. Do it in the way of a questionnaire such as:
Linda Cotherman - Director
Born in a small town near Buffalo N.Y., I discovered the Island in 1974 and moved with my husband and two children into our almost finished, before the ferry, self-built house in 1979. My daughter Kelly was 10 and son Cory was 8. They both graduated from Lemon Bay High School and continue to visit with their children. I’ve had many occupations over the years, including being a general contractor, septic tank and drain field designer/installer, day care operator, project manager for a local engineering and surveying firm, pub owner/operator, and charter fishing captain/mate on Boca Grande and in Key West. I attended college in Buffalo as well as Edison and Gulf Coast Universities in Fort Myers, receiving an AS degree in Paralegal Studies. I am presently pursuing a degree in psychology. I have also volunteered for Habitat for Humanity International, Red Cross Disaster Preparedness and am now a Guardian ad Litum for Children in the foster care system in Charlotte and Lee County. I was honored to be recognized by the United Way of Charlotte County by receiving a 2016-2017 Community Spirit Award and Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition. Here on the Island I was involved in establishing the Island Fire Brigade, and was in the first class of volunteer firefighters; and the establishment of PIE, being on the original board of directors. I went with two other islanders to Tallahassee to testify before the Public Service Commission in protest of the proposed water rate increase. I participate in our Gopher Tortoise Team and Sea Turtle Patrol. I am presently a board member of the Bocilla Islands Conservancy and the Chairperson of the Charlotte County” Road and Bridges” Advisory Committee. I love our Island and hope to continue my involvement to keep it our little bit of Paradise. 
Gary Galloway - Director
Judy and I moved permanently to Don Pedro Island in June 2015 after 18 years in Bonita Springs, FL / Louisville, KY. I was born and raised in Louisville, KY and after 4 years in the Marine Corps I earned a BS and a Masters in Engineering from the University of Louisville. I have a lifelong maintenance and engineering background and I retired in 2012 as a senior systems maintenance and engineering analyst after 34 years with Lubrizol. Judy and I have celebrated 35 years of marriage and have kids and grandkids in Louisville. I look forward to serving with the PIE board and preserving the island and the way of life we enjoy. 
Sally Johnson - Director
Living on our Island is a blessing and I often reflect on how fortunate we are to have found this amazing place to call our home. My husband and I have been here since 2002. The moment we took the ferry across and saw the beautiful beach, the natural environment and met our neighbors, we knew we found paradise. Before arriving on Knight Island I owned an acting studio in New York City called, “The Sally Johnson Studios”. I ran this successful business training actors for over 20 years. I also acted myself in many national commercials. I have been a board member of PIE for 6 years. I am the Chair for “Info-Central.” Information regarding, taxes, roads, dredging Stump Pass, beach renourishment, Fire and Police protection, Panama Road parking and other concerns have been addressed over the years. When PIE members are concerned about an issue we attempt to have the person in charge come speak to us and answer our questions. The first month of this year, we will have our new Fire Chief Bill Van Helden and County Commissioner Bill Truex as speakers. My concerns and interests while serving on the PIE Board will continue to be: environment property taxes, insurance costs, police coverage during high occupancy times of the year, water rates and service, beach renourishment and ourEMT/Fire protection. I hope to continue being on the board and providing information about the interests and concerns you might have while living here. 
Cori Palmere - Director
I had a rewarding 25 year career in elementary education in Michigan with special training and emphasis in Gifted and Talented Services. During this time I lead many academic and social committees and served on district-wide boards including curriculum council and long range planning. A fellow teacher invited me to join a group that rented one of the “browns” on Don Pedro for spring break in the early 1990’s. The island’s spell had me that first trip and I have been back each year since. My husband and I bought our beach house here two years ago. We also have a home in New Jersey where we spend summers and the winter holidays with family and friends. Some interests of mine include acting with the Royal Palm Players on Boca Grande and Lemon Bay Playhouse in Englewood, playing tennis, traveling, quilting and riding around the island on my bicycle. As a P.I.E board member I will work to preserve what is special about our island and collaborate with P.I.E. members to address challenges of the future. |
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Andy Ronald - Director
I live at 451 Bocilla Drive with my wife Cheryl Lynn as permanent year-round residents of this fantastic Island paradise. I have two children both long gone from the nest and the pride of dad’s existence, and two grandchildren. I have been employed in the petroleum industry in various capacities since graduating from Marshall University in 1970. My job experience is varied as usual corporation exposures go, and includes Marketing, Real-estate, Economics & Planning, Government Affairs and Advertising during a 30- year career at Shell Oil Company. Since 2002, I have worked for Inergy Propane, now Crestwood LLC, as Vice President of Supply and Business Logistics Development. I have both a passion for my work and high sense of urgency in everything I do. I have a love for fly fishing and have also raised two children with great love and respect for the outdoors and environment. In 2009, I founded The Wallace R Bostwick Memorial fund which is dedicated to sending Christmas gift packages to our troops abroad. Last year, our 8th year, we raised $60,000 in goods and services and sent 1,000 gift boxes plus blankets to our troops deployed in the Middle East. Each box is hand decorated by children in Kansas City. My goal in serving on the board is to work together to bring positive action to a variety of areas that benefit all who live on this wonderful island.
AND Have fun while doing it
I live at 451 Bocilla Drive with my wife Cheryl Lynn as permanent year-round residents of this fantastic Island paradise. I have two children both long gone from the nest and the pride of dad’s existence, and two grandchildren. I have been employed in the petroleum industry in various capacities since graduating from Marshall University in 1970. My job experience is varied as usual corporation exposures go, and includes Marketing, Real-estate, Economics & Planning, Government Affairs and Advertising during a 30- year career at Shell Oil Company. Since 2002, I have worked for Inergy Propane, now Crestwood LLC, as Vice President of Supply and Business Logistics Development. I have both a passion for my work and high sense of urgency in everything I do. I have a love for fly fishing and have also raised two children with great love and respect for the outdoors and environment. In 2009, I founded The Wallace R Bostwick Memorial fund which is dedicated to sending Christmas gift packages to our troops abroad. Last year, our 8th year, we raised $60,000 in goods and services and sent 1,000 gift boxes plus blankets to our troops deployed in the Middle East. Each box is hand decorated by children in Kansas City. My goal in serving on the board is to work together to bring positive action to a variety of areas that benefit all who live on this wonderful island.
AND Have fun while doing it
David J Witters - Director
Fulltime island resident since 2005.
3 kids 30,18,16 Brittany, Peri and Johnny.
girlfriend Kerri Stulce, son Kameron (also full time island residents).
Kerri is an island yoga teacher.
30 plus years general contracting state certified since 1987
20 Plus years state certified pool contractor
Self employed owner of Witters Contracting Feb 92-Present
Penn State Graduate 1985
Architectural Engineering Degree
Skills: Construction, construction management, contractors, residential homes, renovations,strategic planning, business development. Animal and Island lover.
Fulltime island resident since 2005.
3 kids 30,18,16 Brittany, Peri and Johnny.
girlfriend Kerri Stulce, son Kameron (also full time island residents).
Kerri is an island yoga teacher.
30 plus years general contracting state certified since 1987
20 Plus years state certified pool contractor
Self employed owner of Witters Contracting Feb 92-Present
Penn State Graduate 1985
Architectural Engineering Degree
Skills: Construction, construction management, contractors, residential homes, renovations,strategic planning, business development. Animal and Island lover.