LEADERSHIP BROWARD NEWS
Leadership Broward Foundation Names New Board Chair and Board of Directors for 2026-2027
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Leadership Broward Foundation
FOLLOW THE LEADER IN YOU

Leadership Broward Foundation Names New Board Chair and Board of Directors for 2026-2027
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
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.

Levenson is a Litigation Partner at Holland & Knight LLP, President of Scouting America South Florida Council, a member of Florida Blue Key, and was recently appointed to the Federal Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel for the Southern District of Florida.
A dedicated supporter of Leadership Broward, Levenson has served in multiple leadership roles within the organization, including Man of Style 2023, Secretary, General Counsel, Chair of Youth Leadership Broward Class XXXVI, and Chair of Leadership Broward Class XLIII.
As Chair, Levenson will lead Leadership Broward’s Executive Committee and Directors consisting of:
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
· Mary Lou Ruderman, Ruderman and Company, Chair-Elect
· Whitney J. Dutton, Native Realty, Past Chair
· Mike Adams, Sun Sentinel, Treasurer
· Henny Lawrence Shomar, Tripp Scott P.A., General Counsel
· Robert Ahlness, Broward Public Library Foundation, Secretary
· Joseph Karl, CFA, Provenance Wealth Advisors, LLC, VP Engagement
· Michael Worley, MDW Communications, VP Marketing
· Kelly Eppy, Covelli Enterprises, VP Programs
· W. Chase Bowman, CIC, AAI, CLCS, March McLennan Agency, VP Special Events
DIRECTORS
· Maria Ares, The Restaurant People
· Wayne Boulier, MCJ, Broward College
· Aaron Brunson, ASA, MAAA, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc, LB XLIV – Class Rep
· Erica Echeverri, Brizaga
· Lauren Formica, Florida Children’s Theater, YLB Class XL Chair
· Lauren Fyke, JM&A Group
· Kate Close Goldman, Baptist Health South Florida
· Gregg Goldstein, EM Consulting Group
· Karey Greenstein, J.D., Northern Trust
· DeAnn Hazey, CFRE, Nicklaus Children’s Health System
· Jeffrey Hirsch, Retired
· Todd Holt, The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, LB Class XLV Chair
· Jeremy Katzman, MBA Katzman, NSU Florida
· Chelsea Koff, Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.
· Matt Korshoff, SouthState Bank
· Andres Limones-Cruz, Waste Management Inc. of Florida
· Alex Llerena, MBA, WLB Class XIV Chair
· Evgeny Munkov, CFA, FRP Holdings
· Sean October, Florida Power & Light
· Leonard Pounds, Ph.D., NSU Health
· Christi Lyn Rice, GPC, Broward Center for the Performing Arts
· Daphnee A. Sainvil, J.D., LL.M, City of Fort Lauderdale
· 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, Gehring Group
· Jennifer Whittington, Franklin Templeton
· Emily Wilson, Grant Thornton