About the Foundation
The mission of the Foundation for Palm Beach State College is to seek philanthropic gifts and partnerships to further initiatives and opportunities that transform students’ lives and impact the economic and cultural prosperity of the community.
Today's Foundation for Palm Beach State is defined by relationships - the ones that bring partners, friends and donors committed to the students we serve and the community we share.
The Foundation provides value to the College by
- expanding awareness of and engagement in Palm Beach State while
- accepting, stewarding and distributing philanthropic gifts in accordance with donors’ wishes.
Palm Beach State College Foundation, Inc.
812 Fern Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: 561-868-3450 | Fax: 561-868-3687
Mailing Address: 640 Clematis St. #278, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Foundation Staff
David A. Rutherford, M.A., CFRE
Vice President,
Institutional Advancement
CEO, The Foundation for
Palm Beach State College
rutherfd@palmbeachstate.edu
561-868-3450
Dean Glorioso
Advancement Communications & Manager, Grant Development
gloriosd@palmbeachstate.edu
561-868-3121
Gabrielle Monroe
Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving Manager
monroeg@palmbeachstate.edu
Steven Wilkes
Office Assistant
wilkess@palmbeachstate.edu
561-868-3450
2022 - 2023 Foundation Board of Directors
Executive Officers
Chair: Ricky Wade - B'ing the Best, Inc.
Vice Chair: Noel Guillama *Alumnus* - Oxio Health, Inc.
Treasurer/Investment: William C. Greenman, Jr.
Secretary: Trish Lowry
PBSC Representatives
College President: Ava L. Parker, J.D.
Vice President of Institutional Advancement/Executive Director of PBSC Foundation: David Rutherford, M.A., CFRE
Vice President for Finance & Administration: James Duffie, CPA
Assistant Controller: Jadeen Notice, MBA
Foundation Board Members
Professor Debbie Beres
(Faculty Representative)
Palm Beach State College
Yvonne Boice
National Endowment for Humanities
Brent Fykes
CIBC/Atlantic Trust
Elizabeth Hamma
Hubbard Radio
Ellice Martinez
*Alumna*
HCA Healthcare East Florida Division
George T. Elmore
Hardrives, Inc.
Hermine Drezner
Windrez LLC
Julie Kime
*Alumnus*
Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce
Lance C. Ivey, Esq.
*Alumnus*
Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath
Pia Giannone
Rotary Club of Boca Raton
Robert W. (Bob) Koo
Koo Consulting Group, Inc.
Vicki Chouris
*Alumna*
South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc.
Whitney Cunningham Walker
Florida Power & Light Company/NextEra
Ellice Martinez *Alumna*
HCA East Florida Division
Whitney Cunningham Walker
Florida Power & Light Company
Patrice Bishop
(DBOT Representative)
Dr. Melissa Friedman-Levine
(DBOT Representative)
Johnathan Alexis
(Student Representative)
Investment Firm
Fabiola Sardinha
*Alumna*
Merrill Lynch
Note: All members of the Palm Beach State College Foundation Board of Directors are required to sign an acknowledgment form stating they have reviewed and understand the Sunshine Law and Conflict of Interest Policy of Palm Beach State College Foundation, Inc.
The purpose of these meetings is for the Executive Committee to conduct public business. Meetings are open to the public. A copy of the agenda is available at the Foundation Office, 812 Fern Street, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401. Any person with a disability requiring auxiliary aid services for this meeting may call the Foundation at 561-868-3450 with their request.
Executive Committee Meetings
Meetings are hosted on the Palm Beach Gardens campus in the Smith Conference Room unless otherwise noted.
- Feb. 16, 2022 - 8:00 a.m.
- April 27, 2022 - 8:00 a.m.
- June 15, 2022 - 8:00 a.m.
- July 27, 2022 - 8:00 a.m. (Location TBD)
- Oct. 19, 2022 - 8:00 a.m.
- Dec. 7, 2022 - 8:00 a.m.
Full Board Meetings
Jan. 12, 2022 - Noon
Lake Worth campus, CE 119
March 16, 2022 - Noon
Lake Worth campus, CE 119
May 18, 2022 - Noon
Lake Worth campus, CE 119
Sept. 21, 2022 - 4:30-6pm
Lake Worth campus, CE 129
Nov. 16, 2022 - Noon
(Location TBD)
Investment Committee Meeting
- Jan. 26, 2022 - 9:00 a.m.
- April 27, 2022 - 9:00 a.m.
- July 27, 2022 - 9:00 a.m. (Location TBD)
The Palm Beach State College Foundation, Inc., operates under the auspices of Institutional Advancement and serves as fiduciary, connecting private philanthropy with charitable giving opportunities that advance the College’s mission and strategic plan.
Established in 1973. A 501(c)3 organization.