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Leadership Broward Foundation Names New Board Chair and Board of Directors for 2025-2026
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Dutton is a highly accomplished real estate professional who manages a leading local residential real estate company and is widely recognized as the go-to expert in Fort Lauderdale. Ranked among the top 1% of realtors nationwide, he consistently holds the #1 position in Fort Lauderdale for total homes sold.
A dedicated supporter of Leadership Broward, Dutton has served in multiple leadership roles within the organization, including Vice President of Programs, Vice President of Events, Chair of Fun Lunch in 2021 and 2022, and Chair of Leadership Broward Class XL.
As Chair, Dutton will lead Leadership Broward’s Executive Committee, consisting of:
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Joshua Levenson Levenson, Holland & Knight, LLP, Chair-Elect
Jamie Wasserman, Shutts & Bowen LLP, Past Chair
Mary Lou Ruderman, Ruderman and Company, Treasurer
Henny Lawrence Shomar, Tripp Scott P.A., General Counsel
Robert Ahlness, Broward Public Library Foundation, Secretary
Joseph Karl, CFA Karl, Provenance Wealth Advisors, LLC, VP Engagement
Maria Pierson, Pierson Grant PR, VP Marketing
DeAnn Hazey, CFRE, Nicklaus Children’s Health System, VP Outreach
Dr. Meka M. Mears, 211 Broward, VP Programs
Kelly Eppy, Covelli Enterprises, VP Special Events
DIRECTORS
Mike Adams, Sun Sentinel
Monica Arroyo, Family Therapy Group of Weston, WLB Class XIII Chair
Wayne Boulier, MCJ, Broward College
W. Chase Bowman, CIC, AAI, CLCS, March McLennan Agency
Jamie Edgemon, Retired
Karen Elliott, Humana, YLB Class XXXIX Chair
Kate Close Goldman, Baptist Health South Florida
Karey Bosack Greenstein, Memorial Healthcare System
Jeffrey Hirsch, Retired
Todd Holt, The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance
Jeremy Katzman, M.B.A., APR, NSU Florida
Chelsea Koff, Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A., LB Class XLIV Chair
Matt Korshoff, SouthState Bank
Andres Limones-Cruz, Waste Management Inc. of Florida
Denise Morales, MAI, Colliers
Evgeny Munkov, CFA, BBX Capital
Sean October, Florida Power & Light, LB Class XLIII Representative
Leonard Pounds, Ph.D. Pounds, NSU Health
Christi Lyn Rice, GPC Rice, Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Daphnee A. Sainvil, J.D., LL.M Sainvil, City of Fort Lauderdale
Christopher Sajdera, Sajdera, PA
Kathy Salerno, Broward Health
Elisa Stone, Broward College
Nancy Tanner, Community Leader
Robyn Vegas, Business for the Arts of Broward
Shauna Whittingham, MBA,MIT, REBC Whittingham, Gehring Group
Emily Wilson, Grant Thornton
Michael Worley, MDW Communications
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Whitney J. Dutton
About the Leadership Broward Foundation, Inc.
Its mission, “to develop and inspire individuals to serve our community,” is accomplished through a range of programs starting with its signature Leadership Broward program, Youth Leadership Broward, Follow the Leader in You, and Women Leading Broward.

OUR MISSION
“To develop and inspire individuals to serve our community.” Since 1981, the Leadership Broward Foundation has continuously provided unique opportunities to cultivate, expand, and leverage the tremendous leadership resources of our community. Our unwavering commitment is to develop and inspire individuals to serve our community, fostering positive change and growth. Join us on this impactful journey as we empower leaders to make a lasting difference!
WHY LEADERSHIP BROWARD?
At Leadership Broward, we nurture leaders, expand their skills, and ignite their passion for positive change.
Join us on this transformative journey where leadership isn’t just a title—it’s a catalyst for community betterment!
TESTIMONIALS
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Leadership Broward not only showed me a unique ‘behind the scenes’ look at our community but also introduced me to the various non-profits that give back to those in need. I’m more involved now than ever….and I love it!”
JEFF CATO, Agency Owner Cato Insurance Group, Inc.