New board members and officers named

Several people have been named to posts on area boards of directors recently.

Betty Griffin Center

The Betty Griffin Center Board of Directors has elected Ponte Vedra Beach resident Brad Long to join the board for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

An executive with more than 20 years of experience in building and leading technical teams, Long currently serves as a director of product management at Cisco Systems — joining the company in 2021.

Scenic Jacksonville

Scenic Jacksonville recently welcomed six new members to its board of directors for the 2025-27 term. Through citizen advocacy and civic leadership, the local nonprofit works to enhance the character and beauty of Jacksonville’s natural and built environment — while making a positive impact on the everyday lives of its citizens. The new board members are:

• Ellen Cottrill, co-owner of Avant Construction Group

• Gayandrial “Ivy” Henderson, director of housing and real estate development of LIFT JAX and landscape architect

• John Alters, business development manager for Carlton Construction

• Max Spann, planner for Halff Associates and landscape architect

• Susan Grandin, attorney and landscape architect

• Tyler Grant, attorney

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville recently held its annual board of directors meeting at Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club, where they announced the newly appointed board officers for 2025. The board’s members are officers are:

David Marovich (VyStar Credit Union), chair; Jimmy Farrell (Cox Media Group), vice chair; Molly Miles (Harvest Engagement), secretary; and Jason Lafser (Checkmate Tax Advisors), treasurer

Bill Coats (Ret. Florida Blue), Stephanie Cost (Jacksonville University), Megan Denk (Wolfson Children’s), Will Garcia (Crisgar Corp dba McDonald’s), Jeff Hootselle (SkaleSmart), Dr. Danny Indelicato (University of Florida Proton Therapy), Jessica Jones (Jacksonville Jaguars), David Mullins, Jr. (DCC Lee Enterprises dba McDonald’s), Peter Nardin (Morgan Stanley), Neda Sharifi (Foley & Lardner LLP), Tara Spruill (Nemours Children’s Health) and Dr. Yemi Sokumbi (Mayo Clinic).

— Compiled by Shaun Ryan