About the Foundation

Board of Directors

Dedicated Professionals

The Foundation Board is a dedicated group of volunteers who serve as advocates for the University, encourage philanthropic support, and manage the investments and business affairs of the Foundation.

The Board meet regularly to ensure the work of the Foundation is aligned with the strategic priorities of the the university. Board members also engage directly in fundraising and assist and possibly provide diligent stewardship of philanthropic contributions and maintain the Foundation’s fiscal integrity, preserve and protect its assets, and provide financial oversight.

Board of Trustees Meeting Dates

Stay informed about upcoming Board meetings and key governance dates. Meeting notices, agendas, and materials are posted in accordance with Florida Sunshine Law.

Upcoming Board Meetings

Public Comment at Board Meetings
Florida Polytechnic University’s Board of Trustees provides a reasonable opportunity for public comment at each Board and Committee meeting. Individual comments are limited to three (3) minutes. To ensure efficiency and fairness, the Board Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same topic or request that a group designate a single spokesperson.

Public Comment Policy
The Board allows for a public comment period during each Board and Committee meeting. The public comment period is noted on the agenda for Board and Committee meetings. Individuals or group representatives who desire to appear before the Board or Committee (“Speaker”) regarding an item being considered on a meeting agenda must comply with the following procedures and guidelines.

Meet the Board

Foundation Board Chair
Community Leader

Foundation Vice Chair
Community Leader

Community Leader

Community Leader

Larry Arndt

Vice President, South Region
Barton Malow Builders

Majority Owner & CEO
Barney’s Pumps

CEO & Co-Founder
NXT AI, Inc.

Senior Info. Security Analyst
Saddle Creek Logistics Services

Consultant

Managing Member/Broker
RLK Real Estate & Dev.

CIO
Saddle Creek Logistics Services

Regional President, Orlando Community
SouthState Bank

President
Ivette O’Doski Consulting

General Manager
Fields BMW Lakeland

Application Engineer
Yanmar Mastry Engine Center

President and CEO
Baron Realty, Inc.

University President’s Appointee

Vice President
The Story Companies

Retired
Former Deputy County Manager, Polk County

Global Head of Defense and Intelligence Strategy and Execution
Cellebrite

Software Engineer
Collins Aerospace (a RTX Company)

Engineering Consultant & Professional Musician

Attorney
Boswell & Dunlap LLP