EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Horizon Foundation is made up of a collective of forward-thinking business executives based in Lee County who are focused on recruiting new companies and retaining successful businesses in the area. Professionally and personally motivated to see Lee County thrive, the Horizon Foundation’s Executive Committee includes professionals from almost every industry. The committee gathers together for one simple reason: to improve Lee County’s economy and ensure it stays prosperous for the generations to come.
Each member of the Executive Committee provides his or her time, talent and treasury to support the Lee County Economic Development Office outside of everyday employment. After experiencing success within their chosen fields, these executives represent a thriving and healthy economy in our county. Each member chooses to give back to the county through the Horizon Foundation. Its goals include inspiring more growth and ensuring that the county can recruit the right companies to the area, while also maintaining and improving Lee County’s standard of living.
An introduction and headshot for current Executive Committee members may be found below. Investors receive access to these professionals during Horizon Foundation investor-only events and meetings.
Holly D. Smith
Former Mayor of Sanibel
& Sanibel Hotelier
President
Ryan Carter
Scotlynn USA
Vice President
Sandy Stilwell
Stilwell Enterprises
Treasurer
Fred Edman
Wright Construction Group
Secretary
Mark Stevens
Stevens Construction
Horizon Council Chair
Ex-Officio Member and Advisor
Gail Markham
Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company
Lee County IDA Chair
Ex-Officio Member and Advisor
Matt Price
Seagate Development Group
At-Large Member
Diana Giraldo
Community Development Reimagined
At-Large Member
Chris Spiro
Spiro & Associates Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations
and Brand Architecture
Immediate Past President
Bill Johnson
Horizon Foundation
Executive Director & Business Community Liaison
Rachel Busch
Horizon Foundation
Business Development Director
John Talmage
Lee County Economic Development
Director
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO
BECOMING AN INVESTOR?
An investment in the Horizon Foundation is an investment in Lee County’s future.
Those who choose to become investors in the Horizon Foundation demonstrate a commitment not only to Lee County businesses, but to the creation of a thriving infrastructure, education system and competitive wage base for county employees. Each investor not only receives top-market networking opportunities, but also becomes personally involved in the economic prosperity of Lee County. In the future, when Lee County continues to grow and thrive economically, these investors will not only have a significant return on investment, but the knowledge that they played an integral role in the growth of the region.
HOW TO BECOME AN INVESTOR
Becoming an investor in the Horizon Foundation is a great step toward ensuring the future of any individual’s business. By investing in the larger economy of Lee County, an investor can guarantee a more populous and diverse economic climate to support Lee County’s future. What’s on the horizon for this flourishing region can be dictated by the size of one’s investment. Have a say in the future of Lee County, and ensure a booming economy for generations to come!
Interested? Fill out the application below!