Board of Directors
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Kathie Pierce
ChairmanVNA & Hospice Foundation BoardKathie has been practicing service and sharing from a very early age. As a candy striper she learned about healing. Today, as a volunteer fundraiser for the VNA, she makes healing possible. Kathie was instrumental in acquiring a transformational gift that helped to start the VNA Hospice House Endowment Fund soon after the house was built in 2000. Since 2003, Kathie has served on the VNA & Hospice Foundation Board of Directors and has served as many leadership roles including chairman of the Annual Appeal, Memorial Paver and Donor Relations committees as well as serving as vice chairman of the board.
VNA & Hospice Foundation Board Members:
Carol Kanarek, Immediate Past Chairman
John Campione, Vice Chairman
Emily Sherwood, Vice Chairman
W. Andrew White, Treasurer
Carole Finck – Secretary
Ann Marie McCrystal, Founder
Kathryn Barton
Colleen Bonner
Sarah Connors
Anne Cooney
Stacy Kenyon
Jeff Phillips
Karen Schievelbein
Marta Schneider
William Stengel
Bill Stewart
Sue Tompkins
Chip Woody (2014-2017) -
Rob Naberhaus
ChairmanVNA Space Coast BoardRob is an attorney at the commercial law firm Dean Mead in Viera; he practices in trust and estate planning. Prior to joining the Board of Directors for the VNA Space Coast, Rob served on the Planned Giving Committee for the VNA & Hospice Foundation. In addition, he has also served the Boy Scouts of America and the Planned Giving Council of Indian River County. Rob received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Florida, graduating with honors for both.
VNA Space Coast Board Members:
Ford Fegert
Richard Johnson
Ann Marie McCrystal
Gilbert Russell
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Sue Tompkins
ChairmanVNA of the Treasure Coast Board; VNA of Indian River County BoardCurrently serving as Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor for Merrill Lynch in Vero Beach, Sue began her career in the financial services industry in 1985. Serving in executive positions with Barnett Bank and Harris Private Bank, her background includes corporate and personal banking, trust and estate administration, investment management, charitable planning, and financial strategies. Sue earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Connecticut in 1985. She has earned the designation of Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and holds a Series 7, Series 66, and Health, Life and Variable Annuities licenses. Sue has done graduate and continuing education work in the field of accounting and financial strategies.
Sue has made Vero Beach her home since 1986, where community service has been an integral part of her life. In addition to serving as a co-chair for the United Way campaign in 2016, she is the past President of the United Way of Indian River County, Impact 100, and the Education Foundation of Indian River County. She currently serves on the board of the VNA and Hospice Foundation of Indian River, VNA of the Treasure Coast, and the Indian River Community Foundation. She is the past President of the Treasure Coast Chapter of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and a member of the Planned Giving Council of Indian River County and the Estate Planning Council of Indian River County. In 2014, Sue was the recipient of the Pinnacle Award in Indian River County for demonstrating excellence in charitable planning. Originally from Newtown, Connecticut, Sue and her husband Chris have lived in Vero Beach since 1986, and have two children, John and Ben.
VNA of the Treasure Coast Board Members:
Andy Taylor, Vice Chairman
Deborah Crum, Treasurer
Kimberle Beckett, Secretary
Carol Kanarek, Assistant Secretary
Chet Kaletkowski, Immediate Past Chairman
Ann Marie McCrystal, Founder
David Becker, MD
Robin Blanton
Peter Chase
Hon. Cynthia Cox
Deborah Fromang
Ford Fegert
Elaine Hameister
Kathy Hendrix
Susan Marzano
Don Nickelson
Angelia Perry
Fran PieckVNA of Indian River County Board Members:
Sue Tompkins, Chairman
Andy Taylor, Vice Chairman
Deborah Crum, Treasurer
Kimberle Beckett, Secretary
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Susan Marzano
ChairmanVNA Hospice of Indian River County BoardSusan Marzano is an Ohio native and longtime kindergarten teacher. She served on the board of Hospice of Central Ohio, Licking County Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program, Camp O’Bannon and the Twentieth Century Club. In 2012, Susan and her husband became full time Vero Beach residents. In Vero Beach, Susan volunteers at the Gifford Youth Achievement Center and VNA Hidden Treasures thrift store; she currently serves on the VNA’s Treasure Coast board and is chairman for the VNA Hospice board of directors.
Susan has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and master’s in education from Ohio University. She is married to Scott Marzano, and they have two children and two grandchildren.
VNA Hospice of Indian River County Board Members:
Elaine Hameister, Vice Chairman
Peter Chase, Treasurer/Secretary
David Becker, MD
Don Nickelson
Barbara Pearce
Marta Schneider