How is CMF governed?
CMF is governed by a lay board of 16 trustees primarily recruited from the Central Florida area. Trustees serve voluntarily and without financial compensation to set CMF’s vision, policy, and direction and guide its overall mission. On January 7, 2008, CMF was established by 3 incorporating or “founding” board members. They were… a. Stephen McKenney Steck, as Founder, CEO, Treasurer and Trustee (former President and Chief Executive Officer, WMFE-TV & Radio) b. Desta L. Horner, as Co-founder, President and Trustee (Citizen Advocate; former Winter Springs High School teacher) and c. Richard C. Steck II, as Trustee (Travel writer, Where To Go Next) Throughout 2008, additional citizen advocates were recruited to the board as “inaugural” trustees.” They are… d. David Albertson, President, Albertson International e. Linda W. Chapin, Director, Metropolitan Center for Regional Studies; former Orange County Mayor f. Judith M. Duda, Citizen Advocate g. Jose A. Fajardo, President and Chief Execut
