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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.
CATHERINE LUCKNER, 1st Vice President
Catherine Luckner (nee names of Sweet and McNabb) is a native Floridian, proud to mention one great-grandfather is referenced by the St. Petersburg Historical Society. Both parents are also native Floridians from Tallahassee and St. Petersburg. Siesta Key has been home since 1989. After reviewing a title abstract for their home, it was discovered that a distant relative had once owned a good portion of Siesta Key. A land grant given by President Harrison was recorded that included parcels not only on Siesta Key, but throughout Florida. Although recently retired from Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Catherine continues to work as a Psychotherapist within a Behavioral Medicine practice in Sarasota. Her husband, Bob, a recently retired Ph.D. Chemical Engineer, continues consulting work with a variety of energy-related organizations. Stewardship of our environment through community action is a priority for the Luckners.
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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