Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors provides advice, counsel and assistance by promoting and shaping the goals, values, and vision of the school.  The directors are legally responsible for the management of the affairs and assets of Blossom.  One of the most important functions of the Board of Directors is to keep resources and efforts focused on Blossom’s mission.

The Board of Directors currently consists of the following dedicated volunteers:

Jim Harper – Chairman of the Board
Senior Vice President-Wells Fargo Ins. Svc.

Art Rutenberg – Chairman Emeritus
CEO & Chairman-Arthur Rutenberg Homes

Jane Rutenberg – Vice President

David Beyer
Attorney-Quarles & Brady

Stephen Bragin

Dick Crippen
Senior Advisor – Tampa Bay Rays

Tess Crowder
Executive Director-Communication Access, Inc

Kimberly During
CEO-Ktek Systems, Inc.

Deveron Gibbons
Vice President-AMSCOT Corporation

Jenny Locy
ZVRS

Adam Lopatin
Senior Vice President-Wells Fargo Ins. Svc.

Mary Melcer
President-Stratix Solutions

Tom O’Neill
Vice President – Clear Channel Outdoor

Jan Rouse
Retired Associate Superintendent-Pinellas County Schools

Marty Solomon
Partner-Reilly, Fisher & Solomon

Ellen Stavros
Educator and Advocate for Deaf Education

Dan Stone
Vice President of Franchise Development – Front Burner Brands

Julie Rutenberg – Director (ex officio)

Richard Engwall – President of Development (ex officio)