Board of Directors

The Board of Directors acts as the steward of Blossom's assets.  Members of the Board of Directors provide advice, counsel and assistance to the leadership of Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf.  By promoting and shaping the goals, values, and vision of the school, the board members enhance the availability, quality, and uniqueness of the services provided by Blossom.

The directors are legally responsible for the management of the affairs of Blossom.  One of the most important functions of the Board of Directors is to keep resources and efforts focused on Blossom's mission.

The Board of Directors currently consists of the following people:

Jim Harper - Chairman of the Board
Senior Vice President-Wells Fargo Ins. Svc.

Art Rutenberg - Chairman Emeritus
CEO & Chairman-Arthur Rutenberg Homes

Jane Rutenberg - Vice President

Charlie Neal
Retired Attorney

David Beyer
Attorney-Quarles & Brady

Stephen Bragin

Dick Crippen
Senior Advisor - Tampa Bay Rays

Deveron Gibbons
Vice President-AMSCOT Corporation

Adam Lopatin
Senior Vice President-Wells Fargo Ins. Svc.

Ellen Stavros
Educator and Advocate for Deaf Education

Dan Stone
Director of Franchise Sales-Melting Pot Restaurants

Marty Solomon
Partner-Reilly, Fisher & Solomon

Tess Crowder
Executive Director-Communication Access, Inc.

Kimberly During
CEO-Ktek Systems, Inc.

Jan Rouse
Retired Associate Superintendent-Pinellas County Schools

Roger Vass
Media Director - ZVRS

Louise Weaver
Assistant Vice President-Derby Lane

Julie Rutenberg - Director (ex officio)

Richard Engwall - President (ex officio)