• Community Cooperative Announces 2026 Board of Directors and Officers

     

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Community Cooperative Announces 2026 Board of Directors and Officers

    FORT MYERS, Fla. (February 3, 2026) – Community Cooperative proudly announces its 2026 slate of officers and returning at-large members to the Board of Directors. Together, these leaders bring deep expertise, community commitment, and a shared passion for advancing Community Cooperative’s mission to end hunger and homelessness in Southwest Florida.

     

    The 2026 Board Officers are:

    • Chairman: Ryan Van Horn, President & CEO, Custom Packaging & Products
    • Vice Chair: Robert Galloway, Vice President, Galloway Automotive
    • Treasurer: Julie Klein, President, CRS Technology Consultants
    • Secretary: Dr. Angela Pruitt, Founder & CEO, Heart and Strategy Leadership Group
    • Past Chairman: Charlotte Miller, FPL External Affairs Mgr. SWFL, Florida, Power & Light

     

    The following directors will continue serving as at-large members of the Board:

    • Frank Aloia, Jr., Aloia Roland Attorneys at Law
    • Noelle Branning, Lee County Tax Collector
    • Joe Catti, FineMark Bank & Trust A Division of Commerce Bank
    • Ryan Carter, Scotlynn
    • Tracy McMillion, City of Fort Myers Fire Department
    • Tim Mitchell, Suncoast Beverage
    • Mark Stevens, Stevens Construction

     

    The Board of Directors and officers play a critical role in guiding Community Cooperative’s strategic vision, strengthening community partnerships, and advancing innovative solutions that create lasting, sustainable impact.

     

    “We are thrilled to have this exceptional group of committed leaders to help guide Community Cooperative in the years ahead,” said Stefanie Ink Edwards, CEO of Community Cooperative. “Their diverse backgrounds, expertise, and unwavering commitment to our mission will be instrumental as we continue working to end hunger and support our neighbors across Southwest Florida.”

     

    Community Cooperative extends its sincere appreciation to each board member for their leadership, service, and dedication to the organization’s vital work.

     

    About Community Cooperative

    Since 1984, Community Cooperative has worked to effectively eliminate hunger and homelessness in southwest Florida while simultaneously inspiring and supporting sustained positive changes in its clients by delivering innovative food, education, and social service programs. With a dedicated team of volunteers, board of directors and staff, Community Cooperative stays committed to its core responsibility to collect and distribute resources through a strong and viable network of community partners. Community Cooperative is an exemplary steward of the resources entrusted to it and serves clients with compassion and integrity. Through collaboration and ongoing education, Community Cooperative supports and strengthens those whose lives have been affected by hunger and homelessness, ensuring that they have access to the resources necessary to transform their lives with dignity.

     

    Media Contact: Kim Mohammed, Development Manager, Kim@communitycooperative.com or call (239) 332-7687 ext. 105