Tom Stuhley is a founding board member, currently in his third term of service to the Tidewell Foundation Board. A native of Southern California, Tom attended the University of Arizona, where he received a bachelor’s degree in economics and speech. He served as a banking officer and director at several northern Illinois banks before purchasing a small community bank in southern Wisconsin in 1988. The purchase grew into the successful chain of MidAmerica Banks. Tom is a member of the Caldwell Trust Company Board of Trustees and an emeritus member of the board of Wisconsin’s Aurora Health Care, South Region, and is a Trustee of Aurora University-George Williams College. Locally, he is a former member of the Casey Key Association Board and the Asolo Repertory Theatre Endowment Foundation. Now a full-time resident of Casey Key, he and his wife, Cindy, have three grown children and nine grandchildren.

Jason is currently in his second term of service to the Tidewell Foundation Board. Jason was born and raised in Sarasota where he graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School. Jason graduated from USF with a degree in Management Information Systems and then received his MBA at Rollins College. After graduation, Jason moved back to Sarasota. Jason currently serves as VP of Operations of Robert Toale and Sons, an SCI brand. He is a member of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Leadership Sarasota Class of 2025, sits on the boards of the Florida Cemetery Cremation and Funeral Association (FCCFA), The Argus Foundation, Tiger Bay of Sarasota and the Old Miakka Cemetery Board. Jason and his wife Susie have two children, Grace and Grant.

Kory D. Lee, CFP®, Wealth Advisor and Vice President with Truist Wealth, is serving in his second term on the Tidewell Foundation Board. Kory began his career in private wealth management with Citi Smith Barney in 2006 as a Portfolio Management Associate. He served in leadership roles with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Wells Fargo Advisors before serving as a Financial Advisor. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Westminster College MO. Kory resides in the Palmer Ranch area of Sarasota with his wife, Jules, and daughter, Vesper.

Victoria Kasdan, RN, BSN, MPH is currently in her second term of service to the Tidewell Foundation Board. Victoria is a Registered Nurse, former public health administrator, and seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. In addition to her role as CEO of Mission Made Possible, LLC, a local consulting firm, Kasdan is a co-founder and current Board Chair of Board Chair of Making an Impact, an area nonprofit empowering others with information on essential need services in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. She is also on the board at JFCS of the Suncoast and was appointed to the regional Health Council of West Central Florida, where she currently serves as Board Chair. Recognized twice as a Florida Top 50 Influencer, she is an accomplished keynote speaker, a successful entrepreneur and serves on the board of several local and regional nonprofits. Kasdan is the recipient of many awards, holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a master’s in public health, and is a licensed insurance agent for health, life and variable annuities.

Judith T. Berlow is a founding board member, currently in her third term of service to the Tidewell Foundation Board. Judith serves on the Signature Luncheon host committee. Judith spent her career teaching Spanish for the New York State Public School System, developing a middle-school program for foreign language education for the Syracuse City School District. She holds her bachelor’s degree in foreign language education and a master’s degree in Spanish education from Syracuse University. She relocated to Sarasota from New York in 2011 with her husband Michael, where she has been active in the community participating as a member in the Lakewood Ranch Rotary, the Suncoast Food and Wine Festival, Books for Kids, and the Walk for Water. Judith is passionate about the mission of Tidewell Hospice and has supported the organization by donating the Dr. Michael E. and Judith T. Berlow Family Room at the Lakewood Ranch Hospice House.

Gary Butler is currently in his first term of service to the Tidewell Foundation Board having joined in 2024. Gary is also a member of the Tidewell Hospice Board of Trustees and joins the Tidewell Foundation Board with more than 35 years of executive leadership in non-profit organizations. He currently serves as the Director for Strategic Initiatives at the Military Heritage Museum in Punta Gorda. Before leading the museum, Butler was the interim executive director of the Charlotte County Family YMCA. The majority of Butler’s career was spent with the Boy Scouts of America. He retired as chief operating officer of the Boy Scouts national office after a 25-year career with the organization. Butler earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Providence College in Providence, R.I. He is a member of the Charlotte County Tourist Development Council and treasurer of the Punta Gorda Historical Society.

Dan Deems, MD, PhD, FACS is currently in his second term of service to the Tidewell Foundation Board. Dan has practiced medicine for over 30 years and is an otolaryngologist, neuroscientist, and a balance expert. His career began with research on the neurobiology of the brain during his undergraduate and doctoral training, continued on during his medical training (M.D., internship and residency) – simultaneously holding a research faculty appointment as an NIH Principal Investigator, with clinical research continuing today. He is the Co-Founder & Principal of FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers, LLC since 2012. Dan is also the Clinical Assistant Professor at the FSU School of Medicine, Sarasota Campus as well as a CME Course Author and Instructor of the Medical Education Council of Pensacola. Dan also serves as a member of the CEO Roundtable for the Venice Chamber of Commerce.

Renee Eppard is a founding board member, currently in her third term of service to the Tidewell Foundation Board, having served as Chair from 2020-2024. She retired in 2007 after a 27-year career as a Real Estate Broker specializing in corporate relocation, property management, real estate sales and development. Renee, a St. Charles, Ill., native who attended Southern Illinois University, has lived in Sarasota since 1973. She was a member of The Women’s Council of Realtors, the Sarasota Board of Realtors, Junior League of Sarasota, Leadership Sarasota, Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Sarasota Economic Development Committee, the Sarasota/Manatee Workforce Development Board, the Florida State Workforce Development Board (now Enterprise Florida) and the National Board of Workforce Development. After a short break during retirement, Renee re-entered community service by volunteering for the Ringling College Library Association (RCLA) Town Hall Lecture Series and became a board member for RCLA, serving as President in 2015. Renee and Walt, her husband of 40+ years, enjoy golf, fly fishing, boating, traveling and visiting their summer home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. They have four grown children, 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Barbara Glanz, CSP, CPAE is currently in her first term of service to the Tidewell Foundation Board having joined in 2024. Barbara is in the Speaker Hall of Fame, a business speaker and consultant and the author of 11 best-selling how-to books. She works with organizations that want to improve morale, retention and service and with people who seek to rediscover the job in their work and their lives. Barbara lives per personal motto “Spreading Contagious Enthusiasm.” Barbara is the former manager of Training and Director of Quality in Training for Kaset International, a Times Mirror training company specializing in customer service.

Jan Miller is a founding board member, currently in her third term of service to the Tidewell Foundation Board. Jan originally joined the Tidewell Hospice board in 2004. She began her career in the financial services industry at Winters Bank in her native Dayton, Ohio. During her tenure with Winters, she studied business and marketing at Sinclair College and later Wright State University in Dayton. In 1977, Jan moved to Sarasota to join Southeast Bank in the trust department. Upon completion of Florida Graduate Trust School in 1981, Jan became a trust officer and later senior trust officer for the bank. Jan served as an American Institute of Banking instructor, teaching trust administration courses locally. Always passionate about charitable involvement, Jan left the trust business in 1988, moving to the not-for-profit sector as a development director raising funds for Mote Marine Laboratory, American Heart Association and Family Counseling Center. She returned to trust services in 2001, joining Caldwell Trust Company, where she is Senior Executive Vice President & Trust Officer responsible for Client Services, Investments and Marketing. Still active in the charitable community, Jan is chair emeritus of several organizations including Family Counseling Center and Florida Center for Early Childhood, Inc. She continues to help Mote, serving on its development committee. In addition, she has served on the boards of the Sarasota Conservation Foundation, the Women’s Legal Fund, the Women’s Advisory Fund of the Venice Foundation and on numerous advisory committees in the community. Jan’s husband, Marine Biologist Jim Culter, is a Senior Scientist at Mote Marine Laboratory and a Fellow of The Explorers Club since 1997

Delesa Morris, M.S., CFRE® is the President for Tidewell Foundation. She joined the organization in July 2022 bringing over twenty years of experience in philanthropy, community relations, strategic planning, communication, and non-profit management. She is responsible for providing leadership of Tidewell’s Philanthropy, Planned Giving, Donor and Data management.

Her career experience includes serving at the Executive Director of Philanthropy for Cleveland Clinic Martin Health System, Assistant Vice President at Palm Beach Atlantic University and Director of Development, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati.

Delesa holds the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential and earned her M.S. degree in Organizational Leadership and a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Delesa is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Association of Healthcare Philanthropy and Charitable Gift Planners of Southwest Florida. Her passion is igniting joy through philanthropy.

Jonathan Fleece serves as the President & CEO of Empath Health. His journey with Empath began as a dedicated Board Member, where he showcased his unwavering commitment to the organization’s mission. With a robust educational background, including a BA in Psychology from Emory University and a JD specializing in Health Law from Saint Louis University, Jonathan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role. As the leader of Empath’s C-Team, Jonathan’s influence extends across all facets of the organization’s operations. He plays a crucial role in driving strategic initiatives that align with Empath’s mission and vision, while ensuring strong engagement with the Board of Directors. Jonathan’s dedication to excellence is reflected in his involvement in professional associations such as Vice Board Chair, Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association (FHPCA), his role as a Board Member in the Hospice Action Network (HAN), actively contributing to shaping healthcare policy and advocacy and member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Association (NHPCO). Beyond his professional endeavors, Jonathan is deeply rooted in family values, celebrating 33 years of marriage and cherishing his role as a father to three adult children. His interests in golf, boating, travel, and music provide a well-rounded perspective that enriches his leadership at Empath. What truly sets Jonathan apart is his personal connection to Empath’s mission, driven by a desire to honor the memory of his late daughter, Catherine Bette. His leadership embodies the spirit of Empath, inspiring colleagues and stakeholders alike to continue the mission of compassionate care and community impact.