NewsSarasota MagazineJune 18, 2026Sarasota County
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Announces New Board and Leadership Updates
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation has appointed three new board members and confirmed leadership roles for the 2026-2027 term. Additionally, the organization's CEO, Phillip Lanham, has extended his contract through 2031.
Read the full story at Sarasota MagazineWhy It Matters
The foundation manages significant regional investments and community initiatives, and these leadership changes determine the strategic direction and oversight of the organization's philanthropic activities through 2031.
Key Facts
- Phillip Lanham's contract as President and CEO is extended through 2031.
- Anand Pallegar and Rose-Anne Frano were re-elected as board chair and vice chair for a one-year term starting July 1.
- Jaime DiDomenico, Will Dolan, and Emily Walsh were appointed to the board for three-year terms.
- Anne Essner, Pete Petersen, and Susan Sofia concluded their terms as directors.
- The 2026-2027 board includes 17 total members, including the CEO and officers.
Who's Mentioned
personWill Dolan“New board member; fintech executive.”personAnand Pallegar“Re-elected as board chair; CEO of Sarasota Magazine.”personPhillip Lanham“President and CEO; contract renewed through 2031.”personJaime DiDomenico“New board member; founder of CoolToday.”personMark Pritchett“Former president and CEO who retired in 2023.”personRose-Anne Frano“Re-elected as board vice chair.”personEmily Walsh“New board member; president of Observer Media Group.”organizationGulf Coast Community Foundation“Regional community foundation announcing board and leadership changes.”