President: Christine Plescher

Re-Elected 11/2023  Term Expires 11/30/25   2nd Term

Treasurer: Darren Vermost
Re-Elected 11/2023   Term Expires 11/30/25   2nd Term

Director: Karla Gowen

Elected 11/2020   Term Expires 11/30/24   2nd Term

Director: Rachel Aguano

Elected 11/2023  Term Expires 11/30/25   1st Term

Director: Albert "Trevor" Beharie

Elected 11/2023  Term Expires 11/30/24   1st Term (1 year term)

Director: GiGi Khalsa

Elected 11/2023  Term Expires 11/30/25   1st Term

Director: Janice Rush

Elected 11/2023  Term Expires 11/30/24   1st Term (1 year term)

Code of Conduct

for Board Members of the Guardian Association of Pinellas County

Board Members of Guardian Association of Pinellas County (GAPC) serve in a variety of roles within the organization, including but not limited to:

• Collectively managing GAPC’s business affairs with an emphasis on developing and implementing policies and practices that are ethically sound and fair to all stakeholders.

• Acting on behalf of and for GAPC and carrying out all legal and fiduciary responsibilities subject to the limitations and requirements of law, the articles of incorporation and GAPC by-laws.

• Managing oneself in a manner that is consistent with GAPC’s goals and serving as a role model to members by professionally conducting GAPC business in a transparent, orderly, and ethical fashion.

As a GAPC Board Member, I agree to:

• Work collectively with the board to advocate for GAPC and its mission, wherever and whenever the opportunity presents itself within my personal and professional network.
• Conduct Board duties in a manner that is inclusive and supports creative interaction among members while avoiding divisive conduct that stifles dissenting or alternative views.
• Keep board matters private and within the GAPC board and avoid discussing board business or decisions with board members outside of GAPC board functions.
• Refrain from discussing board business and resulting decisions with non-board members unless authorized and agreed upon by the board.
• Respect the confidentiality of information, especially personal information which may be revealed during board business.
• Maintain a united front with non-board members regarding board decisions even if one’s own view is a dissenting or minority opinion.
• Disclose my involvement with other organizations, businesses, or individuals where such a relationship presents a conflict of interest or could be viewed as a conflict of interest.
• Exercise the duties and responsibilities of my position(s) with integrity, collegiality, and care.
• Make attending all board and committee meetings a high priority, including attending virtual meetings with both voice and video capability.
• Be prepared to discuss the issues and business on the agenda, having read all background material relevant to the topics at hand.
• Cooperate with and respect the opinions of fellow board members, keep personal prejudices out of all board discussions and support Board actions, even if I did not personally support such action.
• Put GAPC’s interest above personal or professional interests.
• Represent GAPC in a positive and supportive manner.
• Show respect and act in a civil manner to all board members and GAPC members.
• Refrain from intruding on administrative issues that are the responsibility of management, except to monitor the results and ensure that procedures are consistent with board policy.
• Observe established lines of communication and directing requests for information or assistance to the executive director.