The directors that make up the Lighthouse Works board support the work of this organization and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance aligned with our core values.

Board of Directors

Dan Devine

Chairman

Entrepreneur

"Lighthouse Works provides me the opportunity to work with a world class team which delivers exceptional value to our customers, employees, and community. This social enterprise is leading the way in providing employment opportunities to the visually impaired community and generating incremental resources for deployment in to our community."

Ed Buck

Vice Chair

Inwood Consulting Engineers

“I joined the Lighthouse Works! Board of Directors to share my business knowledge and help this social enterprise enrich the lives of those that live with vision loss.”

Nancy L. Urbach

Treasurer

Vestal & Wiler CPA's

“I joined the board of Lighthouse because I loved the idea of the unique social enterprise, Lighthouse Works, providing the funding needed to run Lighthouse Central Florida, while in the process employ people who are blind or visually impaired.”

Sharon Foley

Secretary

Universal Orlando

“Universal Orlando Resort’s MyAbilities Network Team Member Resource Group values the unique perspective people with varying abilities provide in the workplace. I have a passion for working with our Team Members to foster a culture of inclusion, appreciation and understanding. I joined Lighthouse Works because of their commitment to assisting people who are blind and visually impaired achieve all of the successes they can.”

Dave Ballesteros

Director

Sitel Corporation

"Based on my family's history of helping those in need, I continue to look for ways that I can personally provide a positive impact to the community. With a strong focus in the technology industry, I have found Lighthouse Works to be a place where my experience and skill sets can be an asset and I look forward to helping with the growth of this great organization."

Dave Johnson

Director

Thomson Reuters

“I look forward to the opportunity to engage and serve in this unique social enterprise that serves and raises up an often overlooked community.”

Brian M. Levine

Director

Robbins-Gioia, LLC

“It's hard to imagine the impact and toll that vision loss can take on one's life unless you have witnessed it first hand. I watched my friend, over almost two decades, go from driving a car to almost complete blindness. At the same time, I observed the impact that Lighthouse of Central Florida had on his life, helping him cope and adapt through strategies, tools, and mindset. It's my honor and pleasure to support the mission and vision of Lighthouse of Central Florida and Lighthouse Works.”

Kathy Nguyen

Director

Paradigm Advisory

“I serve because I am inspired by my uncle who showed me you can live an independent and fulfilling life with vision loss. I’m grateful to promote the mission of empowerment for the blind and visually impaired.”