About Us

The Hernando County Education Foundation was founded in 1988 as a 501(3) (C) non-profit corporation. Our mission is to enrich the quality of public education in Hernando County by increasing community involvement that will bring support to the Hernando County public schools.

Board of Directors

President - Gus Guadagnino,  Joni Industries

Second Vice President - Lori Bainum, St Petersburg Times

Treasurer - Steve Barnier, Certified Financial and Tax, Inc.

Recording Secretary - Debbye Warrell, 2007 Hernando County Teacher of the Year

Board of Directors
John Druzbick, Custom Discount Blinds
Michael Duncan, WREC Inc.
Tracy Echols, Primerica Financial Service

Luigi Martinez, Gaby Golf Putting Greens

Tim Stoops, Argyle Constuction, Inc.

Barbara Sweinberg, Retired Non-Profit Director

Ex Officio Members

Roy Gordon, Manager of Communications & Public Relations
Kathelln J. Reitz, Executive Director

Wayne Alexander, Ed.D, Superintendent

Dianne Bonfield, School Board Member

Updated 7/14/08