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2025 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Board of Trustees are selected based on their credentials and their demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with the educational, cultural, civic, public, and other charitable needs existing in our community and in greater southwest Florida.

The Board of Trustees, who serve without compensation, carry out the work of the Foundation.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Wayne Antworth

Wayne Antworth 
President

William “Bill”Welbourn

William “Bill”Welbourn  
Vice President

Kenneth J LaMotte 

Kenneth J LaMotte 
Secretary

Steve Aronson.

Steve Aronson 
Treasurer

Art Horwitz

Arthur “Art” Horwitz
Assistant Treasurer

Sherry Bailey

Sharon "Sherry" Bailey   Program Co-Chair

Paul Ciccarelli
Paul Ciccarelli  
Board Member
Joan Frey

Joan Frey 
Scholarship Co-Chair

Jim Greer
Barbara Neilsen

James "Jim” Greer 
Dollars for Scholars Co-Chair

Barbara Nielsen 
Program Co-Chair

Cynthia Carlson

Cyndy Carlson
Board Member

Wendy Wiltse

Wendy Wiltse   Scholarship Co-Chair

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Bentley Village Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity registered (#CH47269) to solicit contributions in Florida. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

CONTACT US:

Bentley Village Foundation
701 Retreat Drive, Suite 400
Naples, FL 34110

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