Board of Directors
The Florida CERT Association Governing Members provides leadership, vision, and guidance to strengthen community preparedness across the state. Together, they advance the mission of empowering communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Contact the FCA Board by email at: Info@FlaCERTassociation.org
Executive Committee
President: Justin Powell
Vice President: Bruce Caruso
Treasurer: Kathy Sellen
Secretary: Justin Wells
Parliamentarian: Jennifer Wilburn
General Committee
Education Chair: Angel Turner
Sponsorship Chair: Mario Valle
Awards Chair: Hipolita Rodriguez-Wells
Volunteers and Membership Chair: Riley Tuff
Conference Chair: Ellen Pinder
Technology Chair: Joshua Odom
Public Information Chair: Carol Sjursen
Region 1 Representative: Laurie Carley
Region 2 Representative: Donna Makysmowich-Waskiewicz
Region 3 Representative: Barry Jenkins
Region 4 Representative: Alexis Alverez
Region 5 Representative: Steve Litschauer
Region 6 Representative: Matthew Rivera
Region 7 Representative: Jessica Sandoval
HOW TO NOMINATE BOARD MEMBERS
The Florida CERT Association is led by a dedicated group of governing members who help shape the direction of our programs, training, and annual conference. Governing members play a vital role in planning and supporting the Florida CERT Conference, and there are specific requirements for participation to ensure the success of this statewide event. Beyond the conference, we work year-round to deliver high-quality training opportunities and resources that strengthen CERT programs across Florida.
If you’re passionate about emergency preparedness and ready to take a leadership role, consider becoming a governing member and help us continue building resilient communities.