Key West, Florida - Founded in 2005
Here
To Help
When You Need It Most
Thank you to our Founders, Board
of Directors and Officers for volunteering
their time, talents and financial support
over the years.
What a difference you have made in
our community!
Executive Board
Executive Director since 2020: Julie Hanson
Julie was helped by Sister Season Fund, Inc. in 2010 and soon joined the organization as a volunteer. She very quickly was honored to become a Board member. Her vision of growth with the organization is an incredibly positive one, hoping to continue with expansion of the region and resources SSF has to offer. She is always willing to answer any questions you may have in the application process, so reach out to her if you need help.
Julie was helped by Sister Season Fund, Inc. in 2010 and soon joined the organization as a volunteer. She very quickly was honored to become a Board member. Her vision of growth with the organization is an incredibly positive one, hoping to continue with expansion of the region and resources SSF has to offer. She is always willing to answer any questions you may have in the application process, so reach out to her if you need help.
President since 2021: Paul Murphy
Paul moved here from London in 2014. He was the 2017 King of Fantasy Fest and during his reign, he was approached by Stephen Pointer
and Julie Hanson to join the Board of Sister Season Fund.
I am honored to be a part of this great organization and helping my fellow hospitality workers. I have been involved in many fundraisers on this beautiful island and look forward to many years more of helping our community.
Vice President since 2021: Scott McCarthy
Scott is from Boston,Ma, where he owned 2 restaurants for many years. He moved to Key West in 2000 and managed a restaurant here for several years. He has always been a big supporter of Sister Season Fund and became a board member 4 years ago. He is in charge of our volunteer committee and if you are interested, he is always looking for new volunteers.
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Secretary since 2022: Ryan White Ryan moved to Key West in 2018 from Clearwater, Florida. Originally from Northeast Iowa, I’m happy to be sharing the sunshine with you all here in paradise. You can also catch me on occasion performing as the drag entertainer Eden Deck. I’ve worked in the service industry nearly all of my adult life. I’m proud to be a part of the board and do what I can to help fellow hospitality workers when possible. |
Treasurer since 2022: Jody Alwood
After vacationing in Key West for 20 years, and experiencing the wonderful people of this enchanted island, my husband Lee and I moved to our “happy place” in 2014.
I am the proud mother of two strong, beautiful and independent daughters and “GaGa” to Logan and Charlotte. In my former life, I founded and operated a manufacturing company in Pennsylvania where I wore many hats including CFO for the company. I am so very proud to be working with Sister Season Fund. I look forward to partnering with them to make a difference in the lives of the people in the service industry of this island that give so much of themselves to us each and every day.
After vacationing in Key West for 20 years, and experiencing the wonderful people of this enchanted island, my husband Lee and I moved to our “happy place” in 2014.
I am the proud mother of two strong, beautiful and independent daughters and “GaGa” to Logan and Charlotte. In my former life, I founded and operated a manufacturing company in Pennsylvania where I wore many hats including CFO for the company. I am so very proud to be working with Sister Season Fund. I look forward to partnering with them to make a difference in the lives of the people in the service industry of this island that give so much of themselves to us each and every day.
President Emeritus: Ginger King
Ginger has been a resident of Key West since 1994 and involved in local charities ever since. In 2004 she was crowned Fantasy Fest Queen. Toward the end of her reign in 2005, the founding members approached her to join the newly established 501 (c)(3) Sister Season Fund, Inc. She became President in 2006 and has remained on the board ever since. Her background, coming from DC, was in campaign consulting and fundraising which she put to good use in helping the organization grow. She has had her own business, Conch Traders, was a Mortgage Broker with Mortgage Company of the Keys and for that last 15 years, a Real Estate Broker Associate, currently licensed with Berkshire Hathaway Knight & Gardner Realty.
Ginger has been a resident of Key West since 1994 and involved in local charities ever since. In 2004 she was crowned Fantasy Fest Queen. Toward the end of her reign in 2005, the founding members approached her to join the newly established 501 (c)(3) Sister Season Fund, Inc. She became President in 2006 and has remained on the board ever since. Her background, coming from DC, was in campaign consulting and fundraising which she put to good use in helping the organization grow. She has had her own business, Conch Traders, was a Mortgage Broker with Mortgage Company of the Keys and for that last 15 years, a Real Estate Broker Associate, currently licensed with Berkshire Hathaway Knight & Gardner Realty.
Founding Board Members
James “JT” Thaller |
Ron Babcock |
Harry "Buddy" Crane |
Desiray Thomson |
Greg Murphy Darren Parker
Current Board of Directors
Dan Skahen |
Brad Buckholts |
Jodyrae Campbell |
Glen Kellett |
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Vicky Rowdan |
Former Officers & Board Members
Crissy Gallagher Larry Blackburn |
Sandra Duffey Marky Mark Blackburn |
Jim Martin Brad Buckholts |
John Schafer Timm Bunn |
Paul Clift |
Linda Jurin Cruz |
Scott Fuhriman |
Connie Gilbert |
Vicki Gordon |
Kim Hanna |
Corey Hankins |
Errin Harrelson |
John Jaworski |
Susan Kent |
Susan Maurer |
Roy Palermo |
Sharon Pancuff |
Mike Parsons |
Stephen Pointer |
Barbara Ramey |
Anastasia Risteff |
Fredrick "Gator" Salazar |
Brian Scarborough |
Kirk Schnabel |
Karl Stahl |
Darlin Starks |
Father Don Sullivan |
Dave Taylor |
Aimee Neagles |
Randy Thompson |
Terry Thomson |
George Weber |
Deborah Bigelow |
Surrey Westrupp |
Danny Zamora |
Roger Harmon |
Laurie Thibauld |
Ryan Macauley |
Rick Davis |
Mark Gardner |