Siesta Key Association Board of Directors

2007/08 OFFICERS

LOURDES RAMIREZ, President

Lourdes Ramirez became a full-time resident of Siesta Key in 1999 after spending all her vacations on Siesta for 10 years. Lourdes has an MBA from Iona College. She owns a retail business called Isle of Avalon located on Cooper Creek Blvd., University Park. She spends her free time volunteering on SKA because of her determination to preserve the neighborhoods.

ANN KAPLAN, 1st Vice President

Ann and her husband, Rich, moved to Siesta Key in 2000 after spending 20 years on the coast of California raising 3 children. Ann and Rich both worked as fashion design and marketing executives for Levi Strauss, where they met. The Kaplan family chose Siesta Key because of its casual, tropical atmosphere and scenic beauty. Having been very active in community service for more than 20 years, Ann joined SKA to help preserve the natural environment and wildlife habitat that attracted her to this unique barrier island. Ann is a strong advocate for common sense and sustainability of natural resources in land use planning, protection of tree canopy, wildlife and waterways. She is also president of the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Assns. (C.O.N.A.), founder of The Alliance for Siesta Key's Future (T.A.S.K.), and Citizens for Sensible Growth member. Ann and Rich own Siesta Sol, an organic interior design and fashion design company

JOYCE KOUBA, Secretary

Joyce was born in Pennsylvania, raised in California, and is a graduate of UCLA. She has lived in many of the United States, most recently Virginia, as well as abroad. Joyce is now an independent consultant after 20 plus years in the computer industry. Joyce's professional background also includes extensive experience in training and writing. Joyce and her husband, Joe, retired to Siesta Key in 1998 after exploring the Florida west coast. They proactively work to preserve the wonderful quality of life on Siesta Key. They also volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and enjoy sailing and photography. Joyce has been appointed a Guardian ad Litem. You will frequently find Joyce in her garden, traveling, and enjoying friends and her family of three sons and twin grandchildren.

ROBERT TRIPP, Treasurer

A native of Detroit, MI, Bob graduated from the University of Detroit and Wayne State University. Following service in the U.S. Army, Bob began his interest in community activities by being elected to the Plymouth, MI, School Board. In 1961, he joined Eastern Airlines and advanced through a series of increasingly more responsible positions in Engineering/Aircraft Maintenance, Purchasing and Inventory Management culminating in his retirement as System Manager- Support Operations Latin America. Following his retirement, he relocated with his late wife Mary to Sarasota/Siesta Key. Bob currently is on the Sarasota County Planning Commission, having served as Chairman and having been reappointed to his third term. Additionally, he serves on the Sarasota County Citizens Tax Oversight Committee, representing Siesta Key. Prior responsibilities include President-Siesta Key Condominium Council for 6 years; President-Sandpiper Beach Club; Treasurer-Castel Del Mare Condo (where he lives). Recently, he was appointed to the Bay Village Board of Directors. Bob hopes his membership in SKA will continue to improve the lifestyle and vitality of Siesta Key.

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