The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc. is governed by an independent volunteer Board of Directors. The Board has five key responsibilities:
- Governing the organizations by establishing broad policies and objectives
- Selecting, appointing, supporting, and reviewing the performance of the chief executive officers
- Insuring the availability of adequate financial resources
- Approving annual budgets and strategic planning
- Accounting for the ethics, compliance, and performance of the organizations
Board of Directors, 2011
Chairman
Sheriff Rick Beseler
Clay County
Vice Chairman
Sheriff Ken J. Mascara
St. Lucie County
Secretary
Mrs. Gerri Bucher
Madison, FL
Treasurer
Mr. Dan Hager
Bradenton, FL
Mr. Erik Fahnoe
Boca Raton, FL
Mr. Richard D. Smith
Sarasota, FL
Sheriff James F. “Jim” Coats
Pinellas County
Mr. Charles H. Rollason
Altamonte Springs, FL
Mr. Tim Templeton
Tallahassee, FL
Sheriff Susan Benton
Highlands County
Mr. Robert Owens
West Palm Beach, FL
Sheriff W. Brad Steube
Manatee County
Dr. Patrick Coggins
Deland, FL
Sheriff Paul C. May
Okeechobee County
Sheriff Robert L. “Bob” Crowder
Martin County





