About Us
Our Leadership
Barancik Foundation is governed by our Board of Directors who set organization direction, provide oversight, and ensure the necessary resources for our work. These members share the philosophy and values of the Foundation: Stewardship, Integrity, and Service.
Our Board of Directors is comprised of family, close friends, and leaders in the Sarasota community, all united by the goal to carry out Margie and Chuck’s vision to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. As board members, we take our founding values to heart.
We are honored to be the stewards of their philanthropy. Every day we work to ensure that its impact can be sustained over time and can bring together partnerships for greater synergies. Each member serves with integrity, putting aside personal opinions and interests to objectively support the focus areas Margie and Chuck prioritized. We also embrace the role of service to the community, which they modelled for us so well throughout their life.
Staying apprised of the needs of our community, we have met amazing leaders and heard inspiring stories of innovation and resilience. We deeply thank all of those who share and carry out Margie and Chuck’s vision. As they both knew so well, all of us on the Board have discovered how much we receive when we help others.
Rebecca Harris Barancik, Chair
Board of Directors
Rebecca Harris Barancik has been honored to be chair of the Barancik Foundation since its inception in 2014. Originally from Hartford, CT, Rebecca holds a Ph.D. in Economics from The George Washington University and a B.A. in Economics from Georgetown University. She teaches Economics at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, where she also co-leads the Women and Leadership Initiative. Rebecca is an active lay leader and Board member of Temple Beth-El in St. Petersburg. She also serves on the Executive Board of Tampa Bay’s Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association.
Both professionally and personally, Rebecca is passionate about promoting equity, providing educational opportunities, and protecting the environment – and the interplay between and among these issues. At the Foundation, she feels fortunate to carry out Margie and Chuck’s vision to help make a difference in these areas as well as many others. Rebecca lives in St. Petersburg, FL, with her husband, Scott, where they are raising one daughter and two cats.
Steve Barancik is a former screenwriter and schoolteacher. With a strong interest in the environment, and a specific interest in how our agricultural footprint impacts the planet, he and his wife, fellow board member Lisa Hise, are striving to responsibly maximize food production—for themselves and others—on a four-acre property in the Pacific Northwest. They completed together a one-year certificate program in Regenerative Organic Farming.
A graduate of Duke University with a B.A. in Economics, Steve believes strongly in the "Teach a man* to fish" approach to philanthropy and as such is a big fan of non-profits like Habitat for Humanity, Year Up, and The United Negro College Fund.
*Women and children too!
Ben Hanan is a senior partner at Shumaker Loop where his principal areas of practice include business and estate planning. He is a Certified Public Accountant whose education includes J.D., with highest honors, George Washington University, 1996; M.P.A., The University of Texas at Austin, 1993; and B.B.A., The University of Texas at Austin, 1991.
Mr. Hanan's community affiliations include being former board chair of All Faiths Food Bank, former board chair of the Sarasota County Economic Development Corporation, board chair of Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation, former board chair of Gulf Coast Community Foundation, and founding director of IMG Academies Student-Athlete Foundation.
He and his wife, Stacy, have three adult daughters.
Lisa Hise spent 23 years as a public defender in southern Arizona. Phoenix-born, Lisa received her undergraduate degree from Arizona State University and her law degree from the University of Arizona, where she was one of the first recipients of the Paul Marcus Public Interest Fellowship. Since retiring from the law, she has worked with middle schoolers as a literacy coach and has been an animal rehab volunteer and raptor rescuer at the Tucson Wildlife Center. Lisa has also served on the board of directors of the Southwest Center for Law and Policy since its inception in 2002.
Married to Steve Barancik, Lisa is motivated by a concern for the environment, a love for wildlife (as well as her chickens!) and a desire to improve our coexistence with the planet.
Hosana Fieber is the Chief Financial Officer at Organics Management Holdings. Prior to this position, she served as Chief Financial Officer at Tervis Tumbler, and prior to that, as Chief Financial Officer for ASO, a private label bandage manufacturer in Sarasota. Hosana is from Miami, Florida, where her accounting career began. She received her bachelor’s at the University of Miami, and later attended Florida State University where she earned an MBA. She was in public accounting for six years, working with manufacturing companies as well as non-profit organizations, before coming into the private sector. Hosana enjoys working on community projects, as she has been involved with organizations like Rotary club, Habitat for Humanity, and Girl Scouts.
Early on, Deb was mostly satisfied with her employment in administrative areas of finance and education in public schools and technical colleges; in a U.S.D.A. agency’s conservation/ environmental protection program; in assistance to senior executive management of a Fortune 500 company.
Then, over 37 years ago, Deb came onboard with Charles Barancik and entered the fascinating world of the streamlined Barancik organization of privately-held companies and of entrepreneurship. She has never looked back from this welcome, diverse environment!
In 2014, again rewarding work evolved with the activation of the Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation. Deb’s early years set the desire to help others whenever possible. As a Board Director, she is honored to be a part of the Foundation as it works to help those in need and to fulfill its mission to make a difference in Sarasota and beyond.
Stephanie Jones is an experienced corporate recruitment and human resource professional with knowledge in healthcare and professional services, including the Big 4. She is currently the Director of Global Experienced Talent Acquisition for Duff & Phelps, the world’s premier provider of governance, risk, and transparency solutions. Her volunteer work includes schools, planning committee, and county boundary committee. Stephanie graduated from University of Richmond with a degree in Speech Communications. She and her husband Gene have two grown children, Brittany and Gene.
Teri A Hansen manages the daily work of Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation as it strives to make a meaningful difference in Sarasota and beyond. She was hired as Barancik Foundation’s first employee in July 2015.
Teri has more than 30 years of experience in philanthropic leadership. Prior to joining Barancik Foundation, she was president and CEO of Gulf Coast Community Foundation for more than 13 years. She previously served as vice president for gift planning and donor relations at The Cleveland Foundation and vice president of external relations for Central Indiana Community Foundation, and she was the founding president of Legacy Fund of Hamilton County (Indiana).
Teri volunteers her leadership across sectors. Currently, she serves on the boards of Asolo Repertory Theatre, Ringling College of Art and Design (treasurer), Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (vice chair), Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce (chair), YMCA of Southwest Florida, and Gulfside Bank. Her previous board service includes Council on Foundations, where she served on the public policy committee and also chaired the Community Foundations Leadership Team; Florida Chamber Foundation, where she served on the investment committee; and Florida Philanthropic Network, where she served as vice chair. Regionally, Teri was on the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County board and the USF Sarasota-Manatee Community Leadership Council.
Teri has been honored extensively for her professional and personal contributions to the community. She received the International Women’s Forum “Women Who Make a Difference Award”; State College of Florida President’s Award of Distinction; Tampa Bay Partnership Chair’s Cup for Excellence in Regionalism; Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Chair’s Cup Award; Girls Inc. of Sarasota County “She Knows Where She’s Going Award”; and AJC Civic Achievement Award. Teri was named one of the “Florida 500” by Florida Trend, one of the “50 Most Powerful People on the Gulf Coast” by the Business Observer, a “Best Boss” by 941CEO magazine, and a member of SRQ Magazine’s Women in Business Leadership Circle.
A San Diego native, Teri earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from San Diego State University. Upon graduating, she served as a public affairs officer in the U.S. Air Force. Teri is an alumnus of Harvard Business School, having completed its Advanced Management Program.
Mike Gronli is an award winning CPA. He worked with privately-held businesses and owners for ten years at the public accounting firm of Arthur Andersen & Co., specializing in income, estate and fiduciary tax planning. He has been employed by the Barancik family since 1987, with the following areas of responsibility: income taxes; estate, trust and gift matters; liaison for the family with the management of numerous businesses; retirement plans; acquisitions and divestitures; employee benefits; insurance; investments; philanthropy; confidant and advisor. He has headed up the Barancik family office since 2000.
After a 35-year career with Sarasota County Schools, Laura Kingsley retired from her position as assistant superintendent and chief academic officer in 2021. She began her career with the district in 1986 as a teacher at Booker Elementary School for High Expectations, which later became a part of Emma E. Booker Elementary. She also served as an assistant principal at Emma E. Booker and Laurel Nokomis and as principal at Fruitville Elementary.
Jeffrey McCurdy is an independent private investment advisor with broad experience in all aspects of wealth management.
He is the founding principal of Guardsman Private Capital Management, a boutique SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Sarasota that is focused on the needs of high-net-worth families and nonprofits. McCurdy graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and then served in the U.S. Army, reaching the rank of Captain. He later earned his Master of Business Administration from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.
In addition to his service to Barancik Foundation, McCurdy serves on the investment committees of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation.
Staff
Teri A Hansen, President|CEO
Teri A Hansen manages the daily work of the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation as it strives to make a difference in Sarasota and beyond. The Barancik Foundation was established by Chuck and Margie Barancik in 2014, and Teri was hired as its first employee in July 2015.
Teri has more than 25 years of experience in philanthropic leadership. Prior to joining the Barancik Foundation, she was president and CEO of Gulf Coast Community Foundation. During her 13-year tenure the foundation awarded nearly $200 million in grants and initiatives. She was vice president for gift planning and donor relations at The Cleveland Foundation, the oldest and one of the largest community foundations in the United States. She also worked as vice president of external relations for Central Indiana Community Foundation and was the founding president of Legacy Fund of Hamilton County (Indiana).
Teri volunteers her leadership across several sectors. Currently, she serves on the Ringling College of Art and Design board as its secretary, the board of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens as its vice chair, the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce board as its vice chair, the board of Southwest Florida YMCA, and is a director on the board of Gulfside Bank. Her previous board leadership includes Council on Foundations and its public policy committee, chairing the Council on Foundations Community Foundation Leadership Team, chairing Community Foundations of Florida’s board, serving on Florida Chamber Foundation’s board and investment committee, and serving as secretary/treasurer of Florida Philanthropic Newtork’s board. She was also on the Sarasota County Economic Development Corporation board and USF Sarasota-Manatee Community Leadership Council.
Teri is honored frequently for her professional and personal contributions to the community. She received the International Women’s Forum “Women Who Make a Difference Award;” State College of Florida President’s Award of Distinction; Tampa Bay Partnership Chair’s Cup for Excellence in Regionalism; Girls Inc. of Sarasota County “She Knows Where She’s Going” Award; and AJC Civic Achievement Award. Teri was named a “Best Boss” by 941CEO magazine, one of the “50 Most Powerful People on the Gulf Coast” by Gulf Coast Business Review, and to SRQ Magazine’s Women in Business Leadership Circle.
A San Diego native, Teri earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from San Diego State University. Upon graduating, she served as a public affairs officer in the U.S. Air Force. Teri is an alumnus of Harvard Business School, having completed its Advanced Management Program.
John Annis, Senior Vice President for Collaboration and Impact
John Annis is the Senior Vice President of Collaboration and Impact for Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, where he is part of a team committed to promoting meaningful changes in the areas of education, humanitarian causes, arts and culture, the environment and medical research.
John is passionate about creating intergenerational cycles of opportunity for children and their families. Because of his work in this area, he was named as Aspen Institute Ascend Fellow in 2015. Ascend Fellows work across sectors to advance economic security, educational success and health and well-being.
Jessica Bailey Polk, Operations Manager
Jessica Bailey Polk is responsible for a host of internal functions essential to the Foundation’s operations, including overall administrative support and office management. Additionally, she provides governance support and coordinates the internal grant process, sponsorships, and the Foundation’s special events. Prior to joining the Foundation, Jessica worked at Gulf Coast Community Foundation and in international business development for MoneyShow.
Ev Bosque, Chief Financial Officer|Treasurer
Ev Bosque is responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of the Foundation through the direction of its fiscal, fund accounting, and investment activities. Bosque has served 29 years as a Certified Public Accountant working as an executive in finance and operational areas in the Tampa Bay region for distribution and manufacturing companies. Most recently he was the Chief Financial Officer for EMI Industries, a fixtures company with 300 employees and five manufacturing plants across the U.S.
Bosque was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, but has spent the majority of his life living in Florida with his wife and two children. He served in the U.S. Army and received a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the University of Florida.
Omar Guevara-Soto, Strategic Initiatives Officer
Omar joined the Barancik Foundation staff in 2024 in the new position of Strategic Initiatives Officer. He helps develop systemic initiatives, foster collaborations, and drive grantmaking to advance the Foundation’s priorities, with a particular focus on food insecurity and nutrition as they relate to health equity and economic stability.
Omar previously spent more than a decade transforming food-service operations at Minneapolis Public Schools, the last seven as assistant director of culinary and nutrition services. He is a 2023 Bush Fellow and is currently completing the executive MBA program of the University of St. Thomas’s Opus College of Business.
Greg Luberecki, Chief Communications and Learning Officer
Greg serves as the Foundation’s chief storyteller, managing its brand and all external communications. He also documents lessons and reports results of grants and initiatives, so the Foundation can learn from and build on past efforts, and provides strategic communication support to our nonpofit partners.
Greg’s past experience includes more than 18 years of professional communications work in the Sarasota region’s philanthropic and nonprofit sector.
Kelly Romanoff, Senior Vice President for Strategy and Evaluation
Kelly Romanoff has worked in philanthropy for 15 years. Her career began at Florida Philanthropic Network where she worked while earning her Masters in Public Administration from the University of Central Florida.
In her position, Kelly manages a portfolio of nonprofit grants and oversees the Foundation’s reporting process. She is also a lead contributor to the community initiatives First 1,000 Days Sarasota County, Partners for Green Places, and the Manatee County Foster Care Initiative.
Matt Sauer, Collaboration and Impact Officer
Matt spent 28 years at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, the last year also overseeing 20 newsrooms and 400 journalists in Florida as regional editor for the newspaper’s parent company, Gannett. Sauer is a “near native,” having moved to Southwest Florida 44 years ago as a child.
In his role, he works with Foundation leadership to develop and drive grantmaking priorities that will promote meaningful changes in the areas of education, humanitarian causes, arts and culture, the environment, and medical research.
Daqone Tirene, College Intern
Daqone Tirene is Barancik Foundation’s first intern. He is a student at University of Florida studying journalism. A Sarasota native, Daqone graduated from Booker High School and earned his associate degree from State College of Florida. He was an active participant in Take Stock in Children and Big Brothers Big Sisters. The perspective he shares with us from these experiences is helping to inform the Foundation’s student success strategies.
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– Chuck Barancik