Friends of Florida State Parks

Board of Directors


A reflection of the trees and blue skies along the Suwannee River
Each month we are featuring one of our distinguished Board of Directors. This month's Featured Director is Virgie Thompson. Please follow the link below to read more.

Virgie Thompson

Friends of Florida State Parks is proud of the depth of experience reflected in Board. Please click on each board member's name for their biography.


Tammy Gustafson, President
Orlando, Florida

Jamie Tacy, President Elect
Sarasota, Florida

Sally Hess, Secretary
Dunedin, Florida

Phil Jalwan, Treasurer
Trinity, Florida

Elaine McLaughlin, Immediate Past President
Bokeelia, Florida

Harvey Campbell
Lake City, Florida

Richard Goldman
St. Augustine, FL

Liza McFadden
Tallahassee, Florida

Maryjo Morris
Destin, Florida

Fritz Musselmann
Springhill, Florida

Amy Rodriguez
Miami Area

Paula Russo
Archer, Florida

Virgie Thompson
Freeport, Florida


Emeritus Board Members

Irene DeLaby
Homosassa Springs, Florida

Tom M. Pennekamp
Tallahassee, Florida

Allen Trovillion
Maitland, Florida

Ex-Officio Board Members

Donald Forgione, Director State Parks
Tallahassee, Florida

Marylou Klein
Dunnellon, Florida

Honorary Board Members

George Crady
Yulee, Florida

Senator Paula Dockery
Lakeland, Florida

Steven M. Seibert
Tallahassee, Florida