Interested in joining the Gulfport Senior Center Board of Directors?
Board of Directors
The Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center Foundation has operated with a volunteer Board of Directors since 2004. The Foundation has a professional services contract for administrative support and uses the services of independent contractors when needed. The Foundation has hundreds of members and many active volunteers who share their time and talent in helping promote Foundation activities.
Foundation Mission Statement
“Raise and distribute funds that support and enhance the recreational, educational, social and health related programs and services of The Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center.”rs.
President
Eileen Corning
My professional journey includes 35 years in healthcare leadership, with 28 years at HCA Healthcare where I served as Vice President of Human Resources until my recent retirement. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on building strategic relationships, fostering employee engagement, and developing effective retention strategies.
When I’m not working with the Foundation, you’ll find me volunteering at my church or collaborating with my fiancé on our new venture, Legacy Wellness Solutions. We created this business to help seniors maintain their independence through AI monitoring technology and educational resources—a mission very close to my heart.
I’m excited to bring my healthcare background and relationship-building expertise to the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation. I truly believe in our mission and look forward to working with all of you to advance our capital campaign goals and enhance the lives of seniors in our community.
I’d love to meet you and hear your ideas. Please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Vice President
Jennifer Terrana
Jennifer Terrana grew up in St. Petersburg, attending Pinellas County schools and graduating from the University of South Florida and Stetson University College of Law. As an Elder Law Attorney, Jennifer has dedicated her practice to providing clients with legal advice and services in the areas of Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate, Asset Protection Planning and Guardianships. Attorney Terrana is currently serving as the Vice President of the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation and is a member of the Florida Bar Association, St. Petersburg Bar Association and the Pinellas Chapter of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers.
Jennifer enjoys being involved with the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation and has served on the board for 7 years. Jennifer has been married for over 30 years.
Jennifer and Don have one son, Jerry, and like Mom and Dad, he is a graduate of the University of South Florida. (Go Bulls!) When time permits, Jennifer enjoys swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding, traveling with her husband and spending time with their large extended family, including one grandchild.
Treasurer
William Griffo
Bill has been working in the financial services industry for over 40 years, advising clients on how to build and protect the savings they work their whole lives to accumulate.
In 2020 Bill moved from New York to Florida to focus on educating aging Americans on how to take a holistic view of healthcare solutions and smart wellness technology to ensure “Families” can live life on their terms. Pinellas county is in need of enhanced healthcare and lower costs and the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation provides an excellent platform to deliver the information needed.
Larry Kennedy
Larry moved to Gulfport five years ago from Redington Shores. He recently retired from a 40-year career as a healthcare executive with hospital and consulting experience, specializing in advanced supply chain innovations. He has worked with hospitals and healthcare organizations to decrease operating expenses, increase operating efficiency and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Specific areas of expertise include:
• Strategic Planning
• Supply Chain
• Expense Reduction
• ERP Selection, Implementation and Optimization
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Accounts Payable
Larry received his M.S. in Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
He believes support for our senior residents is extremely important in keeping them physically and mentally healthy, and in maintaining a good quality of life. That the Senior Center provides very valuable activities and support systems. He is looking forward to being a part of continuing these important services to our seniors.
Secretary
Gail Gravell
Gail was born in Canada and moved to the US in 1968. She joined the US Army in 1969 and served 24 years in logistics.
Upon retiring, Gail worked for Saddlebrook Resort for 16 years in shipping and receiving. After that she spent four years at Home Depot before retiring. Gail has lived in Gulfport for 6 years and loves the small-town feel.
Rosemary Minton
Rosemary Minton Board Member, Senior Center Foundation Originally a Floridian, Rosemary Minton spent the last 30 years in a beautiful beach town in Eastern North Carolina. After visiting her daughter and son-in-law in Gulfport, she felt an immediate connection to the area and knew it was where she wanted to call home. With over 30 years of medical administrative experience and a talent for organizing, Rosemary has a proven track record of keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently. Passionate about event planning and volunteering, Rosemary is excited to contribute her skills to the Senior Center Foundation. She looks forward to creating meaningful opportunities for Gulfport’s seniors to connect, engage, and thrive within the community she now proudly calls her own.
Aimée Kosta
After visiting Gulfport on vacation from the suburbs of Philadelphia in October of 2020, Aimée knew that Gulfport was a very special place. She loved the small town feel and the overwhelming sense of community she felt, even as a newcomer. She bought a house in January of 2021 making Gulfport her forever home. Once she was a Gulfportian, it didn’t take long before she immersed herself in the community both socially and professionally as a small business owner of a shop on Gulfport Blvd and as the Event Coordinator for the Gulfport Merchants Chamber. Aimée brings with her an extensive background in the hospitality industry, event planning, small business ownership and retail experience, as well as a Masters degree in Counseling.
Aside from her passion for working with people, Aimée also strives to protect the environment through upcycling and repurposing, thrifting and rescuing vintage from ending up in landfills.
Beverly Newcomb
Beverly was born and lived in Massachusetts before moving to Gulfport in 2006. A graduate of Vermont College, Beverly was married and raised four children. She worked as a medical secretary and served as a Deaconess in her church. Active in her community, Beverly was Area Chairman for Camp Fire Girls, and was elected to two terms on the Auburn School Committee.
On moving to Gulfport in 2006, she joined the Boca Ciega Yacht Club and served as co-treasurer. She was among the founders of Gulfport Neighbors and is currently a Director of the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation.
John Killeen
John has lived in Florida since 1992, originally from Massachusetts. He is married to his wife, Erin and has one daughter, Kaitlyn who graduated from Florida State University in 2023. John and Erin reside in Pinellas Park. John is the owner of Oasis Senior Advisors. Oasis Senior Advisors connects seniors with housing communities that best fit their needs, at no cost to the seniors or their families. Senior Living Advisors weigh options, taking each factor of the family’s and individual’s needs into account, including level of care, independence and budget.
He has over 20 years of experience in managing and delivering high-quality service solutions for seniors, with a BS in Hospitality Management from Johnson and Wales University. He is passionate about enhancing the health and well-being of seniors.
Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with family, golf, watching New England sports teams and Florida State football.
