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Children's Charity - Give Kids The World Village

OUR LEADERSHIP

LEADERSHIP TEAM


Jordan Lomas, President & CEO (Interim)

Jordan Lomas, President & CEO (Interim)
As a seasoned business executive with over 30 years of senior leadership experience, Jordan currently serves as the interim President & CEO of Give Kids The World Village. In this role, his primary focus is strengthening stakeholder relationships, driving strategic initiatives, optimizing operations, enhancing fundraising efforts, and ensuring a seamless leadership transition by identifying and onboarding his successor. Read full bio.


Amy Racicot, Chief Financial Officer

Amy Racicot, Chief Financial Officer
As chief financial officer, Amy serves as a key advisor to the Board, president and leadership team, providing counsel in the financial and operational management of Give Kids The World Village. Read full bio.


Ian Cole, Chief Innovation Officer

Ian Cole, Chief Innovation Officer
In his role as chief innovation officer, Ian is responsible for the creation and execution of diverse initiatives designed to deliver unforgettable experiences for children and with critical illnesses and their families. Read full bio.


Danielle Deabler, Chief Advancement Officer

Danielle Deabler, Chief Advancement Officer
As a member of the executive leadership team, Danielle oversees creative strategy and fundraising for the integrated marketing, development, special event management and creative services teams with responsibility for driving charitable revenue and brand awareness. Read full bio.


Brad Hodum, Vice President of Finance

Brad Hodum, Vice President of Finance
Brad serves as vice president of finance and is responsible for directing all aspects of accounting operations and financial reporting; and providing strategic guidance for future growth. Read full bio.


Sara Valentine, Vice President of Human Resources

Sara Valentine, Vice President of Human Resources
Sara is responsible for driving talent management strategies to achieve long-term goals; conceptualizing the employee engagement and recognition programs; developing on-the-job training modules; ensuring a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging; and much, much more. Read full bio.


John Louine, Senior Director of Village Operations

John Louine, Vice President of Operations
John oversees all operational departments at the Village – with primary responsibility for ensuring every department works collaboratively and effectively in creating magical experiences and unforgettable memories for wish families. Read full bio.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

John Nichols (Chairman)
Vice President, S&D Operations
PepsiCo

Brandon Bruce
Vice President, Marketing
Gateway Attractions North America
Merlin Entertainments

Wayne Charness

Jonathan Dodd

Thom Geshay
CEO & President
Davidson Hotels & Resorts

Shannon Gravitte
Vice President, Public Affairs,
AdventHealth

Dina Howell

Robert Kantor
Vice President,
Business Analytics & Industrial Engineering
Universal Destinations & Experiences

Barry Kern
President & CEO
Kern Studios and Mardi Gras World

Gary Landwirth

Jordan Lomas

Richard E. "Rick" Mitchell
Of Counsel
GrayRobinson, P.A.

James F. Moyle
Lazare Potter Giacovas & Moyle LLP

Cathleen Nash

Charles Seravalli
President
Seravalli Financial Group
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

Michael J. Short

Steven R. Sparks

Jeff Vahle
President
Walt Disney World Resort

Annetta Wilson
President
Annetta Wilson Media Training & Success Coaching

EXECUTIVE ADVISORY BOARD

Jim Abrahamsom
Chairman of the Board
Interstate Hotels & Resorts

Ken Blanchard
Founder
The Ken Blanchard Companies

Stephen F. Burns
Chairman of the Board
Wheaton World Wide Moving
Bekins Van Lines
Stevens Worldwide Van Lines

William N. Plamondon

Donald N. Smith

Al Weiss
CEO
Weiss Advisors, LLC

Spence Wilson
Chairman of the Board
Kemmons Wilson Companies

Children's Charity - Give Kids The World Village