Board Of Directors

2025/2026 Board Of Directors

Meet the leaders guiding the Florida Speakers Association for the 2025–2026 term. Our Board of Directors is composed of experienced professionals dedicated to supporting member growth, innovation, and excellence in the speaking industry.

Media/Press

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Irma Parone

President, Speaker Chair

Matthew Renz

President-Elect, Membership Chair

Sharon Grossman, PhD

Immediate Past President, Partnership Coordinator

Claudia Lorant

Marketing Chair

Dr. Anthony Richiez

Treasurer

Lisa Meade Romero

Member at Large, Treasurer in Training

Henry Bowles PhD

Secretary, Volunteer Coordinator

Jim Barber

Member at Large, Head of new member orientation

Ryan Minton

Venue Chair

Dr. Helen Turnbull

Zoom Call Host and High Level Membership Calls

Dave Bricker

Member at Large

Adrienne Tichy

Member at Large, Social Events Chair

Peter Palmer

Member at Large

Andrew Levy

Member at Large

Bill Schuhlein

Member at Large

Florida Speakers Association (FSA) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the speaking profession through education, collaboration, and community. As a chapter of the National Speakers Association, we empower speakers at every stage of their journey to build sustainable and successful careers.

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