Enriching the Eckerd community
The Eckerd College Parent Council is a group of committed parents who support the College both financially and through service. The Council serves as representatives of the larger parent community, provides input to the College as needed, and enriches the Eckerd community by encouraging parent financial support and enthusiasm for issues critical to Eckerd’s mission. Parent Council meetings are held annually on campus, in the fall.
Parents are invited to become active members of the Eckerd community
Here are some ways you can help:
- Attend Alumni Engagement events across the country. Parents are enthusiastically welcomed at these events!
- Recommend high schools in your region to the Admission Office and accompany Admission Counselors at regional college fairs.
- Show your support of Eckerd College by making an annual gift to the Eckerd Fund.
- Inform the College of available internships and jobs at your company or a local business. Do you know of an internship or job opportunity that may be of interest to an Eckerd student or alumnus? Email the Parent Council with the information or contact the Career Center.
Email us at parentcouncil@eckerd.edu
Sign up for the InsideEckerd e-newsletter, sent out bi-weekly.
Staff contacts
Laura Beth Ellis
Associate Vice President for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving
727.864.8681
ellislb@eckerd.edu
Jamey Handorf ’06
Associate Dean for Residence Life and Facilities Management
727.864.8979
handorj@eckerd.edu
Tom Schneider
Associate Vice President for Development
727.864.8409
schneite@eckerd.edu
Eckerd Fund
The Eckerd Fund is an important source of unrestricted support for Eckerd College. Gifts to the Eckerd Fund directly support students and programs. Because tuition doesn’t cover the complete cost of an Eckerd education, the Eckerd Fund enhances your student’s experience at the College.
Your support of the Eckerd Fund shows faculty and staff your appreciation and ensures that quality resources and opportunities are available to your student and his or her peers.
Gifts to the Eckerd Fund can be made
- Online
- By calling Laura Beth Ellis, Associate Vice President for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving, at 727.864.8409
- By mailing a check to Eckerd College, Office of Advancement, 4200 54th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33711
Senior Parents
Each year, parents of graduating seniors give a gift in honor of their student’s accomplishments. Is your son or daughter graduating in May? Join this Eckerd tradition by making a donation to the Eckerd Fund in honor of your student’s achievement!
Each and every gift to the Eckerd Fund makes a difference. When you make your gift, please include your student’s name and class year. The Parent Council will send a card to your child notifying him or her of your gift to Eckerd. Your gift to Eckerd is a great example to your student, who will learn the importance of giving back to his or her alma mater as an alumna/us.
Roster 2023-24
Carol and Tim Reifsteck (P’24)
Portland, Oregon
Chairs 2023-2024
Lora and Rob Kight (P’23)
Atlanta, Georgia
Immediate Past Chairs 2022–2023
Ioana and Michael Annis (P ’26)
Cincinnati, Ohio
Julia Bacharach and Dan Cory (P ’26)
Seattle, Washington
Jenn and Mike Bailey (P ’25)
Hilliard, Ohio
Jennifer Bossart (P ’25)
Milton, Georgia
Laura Bristol (P ’26)
Tomball, Texas
Lynne and Rob Clark (P ’26)
Orlando, Florida
Dana and Mike Cuson (P ’26)
Richmond Hill, Georgia
Christina Liu and Michael Daleiden (P ’26)
Apopka, Florida
Alex and Kenny Delorenzo (P ’24)
Chesapeake, Virginia
Amy and Chip Fleischer (P ’24)
Hanover, New Hampshire
Rich George Jr. (P ’25)
Saint Louis, Missouri
Pam and Dixon Grayless (P ’25)
The Woodlands, Texas
Christie and Fred Henry (P ’25)
Princeton, New Jersey
Tonya Hongsermeier and Mike Horn (P ’26)
Dedham, Massachusetts
Jessica and Robert LaNier (P ’25)
Nolensville, Tennessee
Shari and Mark Meghreblian (P ’26)
Franklin, Tennessee
Kate and Marc Moschetto (P ’25)
Holly Springs, North Carolina
Sara and Huy Nguyen (P ’25)
Missouri City, Texas
Lynn Paxton (P ’25)
Decatur, Georgia
Arleen and Gary Pedone (P ’09, ’12)
St. Pete Beach, Florida
Karen and Lee Richter (P ’25)
Arlington, Texas
Nancy ’87 and Chris Roby ’87 (P ’24)
Denver, Colorado
Jeannie and David ’90 Rodriguez (P ’26)
Sharpsburg, Georgia
Kim and Matt Stacey (P ’26)
Asheville, North Carolina
Susan Stone and Tom Gavin (P ’25)
Bradley Beach, New Jersey
Barbara Trumpbour and Jeff Bryant (P ’24)
South Orange, New Jersey
