Meet the community leaders who guide our United Way.
The United Way of Marion County Board of Directors is comprised of servant leaders. A group of unpaid local volunteers from across Marion County. Our board of directors provides guidance, oversight, and support while partnering with staff to carry out the organization’s mission and strategic plan.
2026-2027 Executive Committee Board:
Kristy Rowland, Board Chair
Senior Director of People & Culture, Ark Hospitality
Kourtney Corcoran, Annual Giving Chair
CFO, Signature Brands
Doug Day, Treasurer
Partner, Day and Day Pa.
Lina Piedrahita, Secretary
Broker/Owner, Professional Realty of Ocala
Dale French, Vice Chair, Community Impact
Executive VP, CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion
Alan Keesee, Immediate Past Board Chair
CEO, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
2026-2027 Board Members
Ken Ausley
CEO, Ausley Construction Company Inc.
Robert Batsel Jr.
Partner, Gooding, Batsel, Hartley & Mackay
Dr. Danielle Brewer
Superintendent, Marion County Public Schools
Matt Clay
CEO, Heart of Florida Health Center
Juan Cortez
Production Operations Sr. Manager, Lockheed Martin Corporation
Matt Cretul, Ph.D.
Legislative Manager, Marion County Board of County Commissioners
Kunal Gaekwad
Entrepreneur
Yamelie Gonzalez
Communications Manager, Marion County Public Schools
Rashad Jones
Owner/Pit Master, Big Lee's Barbeque
Mark Lander
Administrator, Marion County Health Department
Pete Lee
City Manager, City of Ocala
Matt McClain
Commissioner, Marion County Board of County Commissioners
Matt McCormick
Commissioner, Marion County Board of County Commissioners
Jimmy Rollins
Store Manager, Publix Super Markets, Inc
Loren Thrasher
Market President, Truist Bank
Laurie Ann Truluck
Next Generation Realty
Mike Virnig
President, Speciality Vehicle Segment, Terex Corporation
Rhoda Walkup
Owner/Designer, Curated Interiors
Diana Williams
Senior Financial Representative, Principal Financial Group