OUR BOARD

Executive Board Members

Kathy Cromley

Chairman & Secretary

ABOUT KATHY

Kathy and her husband, Tad, relocated from Wisconsin to Sarasota in 2011. After proudly owning and operating her own hair salon for 30 years, Kathy retired from the beauty industry and began a new chapter by joining Tad in their business, Insurance Options of Florida. As an independent Property and Casualty Insurance agency, they represent multiple carriers and work closely with individuals to provide customized coverage solutions that meet both their needs and budgets.

Community involvement has always been important to Kathy. She became a member of the Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota in 2018 and has since held several board positions and served on various committees, finding great fulfillment in giving back.

Kathy and Tad are the proud parents of two grown children: their son, Austin, who lives in Sarasota, and their daughter, Karli, who resides in Jacksonville with her husband and their daughter.

Tim Self, Communications Chair of Sertoma Club of Sarasota

Chris Fulton

President

ABOUT CHRIS

Chris Fulton, a Sarasota native, dedicated Residential Mortgage Loan Officer who is a veteran Army Field Artillery Officer. With a commitment to service ingrained in his DNA, Chris brings discipline and integrity to every client interaction. Passionate about helping families and individuals achieve their homeownership dreams, he is a proud member of the Sertoma Club of Sarasota, where he continues to make a positive impact on the community. His goal is to help spread the word about Sertoma and the amazing Sertoma Kids, Inc children’s programs.

Cheryl Del Pozzo Gallagher

Treasurer

Board Member Chairs

Tim Self

Fundraisers

ABOUT TIM

Tim has been active in the Sarasota business community since 1996. He currently serves on the boards of Visit Sarasota, Leadership Sarasota, First Step, and the Sertoma Kids, Inc. Tim received the 2017 Action and Impact Award from Leadership Sarasota for his various community involvement. In 2016, he was elected to a 3-year term of the National Board of Sertoma, Inc.

Brandi Furlan

Socials

ABOUT BRANDI

Brandi Furlan has been married 29 years, mom of 2. Originally from Las Vegas, NV and moved to Sarasota in 2004. She has been in real estate for over 30 years and has a real estate team called The Furlan Group at Keller Williams Classic Group.

Olga Ovchiyan

Membership Recruitment

ABOUT OLGA

Olga Ovchiyan was born in Soviet Russia and grew up in a family of teachers who instilled in her a deep appreciation for music, literature, and education. She studied guitar, piano, and vocals while also earning a master’s degree in Business Administration and International Tourism.

In 1999, Olga came to America as an exchange student and quickly fell in love with the country’s freedoms, opportunities, and people. She permanently moved to the U.S. 18 years ago and has been a business owner and entrepreneur ever since.

As the Director of Business Development and Recruitment at Preferred SHORE Real Estate Olga is passionate about building relationships, marketing, and giving back to the community. She is excited to rejoin the Sertoma Club and continue making a difference alongside like-minded individuals.

Carol Pandis

Hearing Initiatives

ABOUT CAROL

Carol Pandis is a Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist with Hear Again America. Carol is committed to providing professional, quality, hearing health care while increasing public awareness through education. Carol has continued educating herself and others on the importance of hearing health; she spends time educating the community by hosting educational presentations about Hearing Health & Wellness. Her passion is for helping patients enhance their lives and reconnect families through improved communication.

Carol has earned multiple awards for her outstanding service and commitment to quality care including the Herald Tribune Readers’ Choice award in both Venice and Sarasota for multiple years, and most recently named Sarasota Sertoman of the Year 2024. In addition to helping people in the hearing world, Carol treasures her time volunteering and fundraising in the community with many local charities and various animal rescue organizations. She has been a proud member of Sertoma since 2021, supporting its mission to serve communities through speech and hearing initiatives. She has a great sense of adventure and loves to travel.

Johna Desrosiers

Communications External

ABOUT JOHNA

Johna Desrosiers is a Preferred SHORE REALTOR®, 2025 President-Elect of the Women’s Council of REALTORS® Sarasota, and part of the Business Development team at Preferred SHORE. A Sarasota native with a true passion for real estate, she proudly serves clients across the region.

In her leadership role, Johna is committed to advancing the industry through education, networking, and mentorship. She believes in collaboration and helping others grow both personally and professionally.

Rooted in faith and family values, Johna approaches life with integrity, compassion, and a heart for service. She’s actively involved in her church and community, giving back through ministry, outreach, and local volunteer work.

Cyn Moreno

Membership Engagement

ABOUT CYN

Cyn is a Sarasota native who is a marketer and brand strategist with her husband & business partner, Jason. Together, they run Ryze Branding. Cyn graduated from USF in 2003 and then became a stay-at-home homeschooling mom for almost a decade. Now, she spends her time helping businesses understand the difference between branding & marketing, holding monthly workshops and networking events. She also enjoys card making and creating abstract art for fun. Her biggest passion is being of service every way she can to help lift others up.