About Us

In her current role as President & Executive Director of the Community Foundation, she helps to build and cultivate the relationships between potential donors and the community. Originally a Louisville, Kentucky native, Lauren graduated from the University of Louisville College of Business with a degree in Finance. She worked 8 years in public accounting…

As the Grant Services Associate, she works to ensure nonprofits have the support they need when applying for grants. The work of the Foundation allows her to utilize the skills she’s acquired while giving back to the people of Marion County. Terri Haverly is a transplant to Ocala, originally hailing from South Dakota. Terri’s career in economic development started with…

As the Administrative Specialist for the Community Foundation, she maintains all administrative responsibilities for the Foundation and the Nonprofit Resource Center. While she’ll tell you she’s just a girl from Pittsburgh, Dixie has lived in Ocala for nearly 21 years where she raised her two daughters.   With more than 35 years of experience as an…

As the Grant Research Assistant for the Community Foundation, he works with the Grant Services area researching and discovering new ways to bring grants to the community. Rich believes he is a ‘born public servant,’ freely lending his talents wherever he has been led, from his teens as a volunteer fire fighter and EMT to a 30 year career with the State of New York as a University law enforcement officer…

As the Director of Grant Services for the Community Foundation, she works to connect nonprofits in Ocala/Marion County with grant funding by helping them clearly communicate the value they provide to the community, measure their effectiveness, and report their successes. Originally from Palatka, FL, Ann holds a bachelor’s degree in British and American literature from…

As Director of Strategic Communications at the Community Foundation, she manages all internal and external communication strategies from research to implementation. Originally from Southeast Tennessee, Allison holds a bachelor’s degree in telecommunication from Lee University, a master’s degree in political communication from Regent University and is currently pursuing a doctorate in strategic communication from Regent.…

As the Communication Specialist for the Community Foundation, he works to produce high quality content and messaging for the Foundation and its nonprofit partners that help them clearly communicate with the community. He uses his skills a writer and video producer to help the Foundation achieve our goals in the digital space. Raised in Ocala, Chris graduated from the IB Program…

As the Account Manager for the Community Foundation, she works to keep track of the daily financial transactions of the Foundation regarding both internal spending and the allocation of grants to local nonprofits. Born and raised in Marion County, she received her A.S. degree from Central Florida Community College (now College of Central Florida). Throughout…

As the Community Foundation’s Director of Donor Services, Jim meets and interacts with both potential and current fund holders at the Community Foundation. His role is to help businesses and individuals with philanthropic interests establish ways to grow their means of giving back. An alumnus of Minnesota State University, Jim brings more than 40 years of executive experience to…