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United Way Of Martin
County Celebrates Leadership

Transition And Office
Renovations

United Way of Martin County is proud to announce notable
changes within its organization, including the retirement
of Theresa Schineis, vice president of finance, and the
appointment of Dr. David Lovett, Ph.D., as her successor.
Dr. David Lovett, Ph.D., will be
Dr. David Lovett, Ph.D., United Way of Don Donaldson, Martin County replacing the retiring Theresa
Martin County, director of finance and administrator; and Carol Houwaart-Diez, Schineis as United Way of
administration; and Ellen East, United Way United Way of Martin County president Martin County’s director of
of Martin County finance assistant and CEO finance and administration.

During the transition period, Lovett will be working closely every resource is directed towards our mission of improving
with Schineis until her official end date. lives and strengthening our community. We invite all members
In addition to these changes in leadership, United Way’s of the community to join us in this exciting journey towards a
workspace has recently undergone significant renovations. brighter future for Martin County.
The once 4,400-square-foot office has been downsized to About United Way Of Martin County
accommodate a small but mighty staff size and to optimize United Way of Martin County’s mission is to improve lives
operational efficiency, thereby reducing overhead expenses. by mobilizing the caring power of our community. United Way
The office transformation includes a fresh paint job, new continues to create long-term social change and provide support
Carol Houwaart-Diez, United Way of Martin County carpeting and about half the operating space that once existed. to Martin County residents by investing in programs that strive to
president and CEO; Theresa Schineis, United Way of Martin To celebrate these momentous occasions, United Way of enhance healthy living, improve education and support financial
County vice president of finance; Tracy Hernandez, Suncoast Martin County hosted an open house on April 12. The event stability. For more information about United Way of Martin
Mental Health Center director of development served as an opportunity to welcome Lovett into his new role County or its foundation, please visit unitedwaymartin.org.
and showcase the organization’s revitalized workspace with
After 25 years of dedicated service to both United Way internal partners and stakeholders.
and the community it serves, Theresa Schineis will be retiring As we bid farewell to
on Friday, May 31. Throughout her tenure, Schineis has been Schineis and warmly welcome
instrumental in driving financial initiatives and supporting Lovett into his new role, United
countless individuals and families in need. Her leadership, Way of Martin County is not
dedication and passion for community service have left an only transitioning leadership
indelible mark on United Way of Martin County. but also transforming its
Filling Schineis’ esteemed role is Dr. David Lovett, Ph.D., workspace to better serve
a military veteran and former CEO/CFO with over 30 years of our community. The recent
experience in the field. Lovett brings a wealth of knowledge renovations symbolize our
and expertise to the position, poised to continue United Way’s commitment to efficiency and Theresa Schineis’ retirement Community leaders and partners enjoying United Way of
mission of improving lives and strengthening the community. sustainability, ensuring that cake Martin County’s Open House

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