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Our Organization

 

These volunteers donate their time, talent, experience, energy, and treasury to ensure a high quality of life for the citizens of greater Estero.

Board of Directors

Jim Gilmartin

Jim Gilmartin

Chairperson
engageesterobod@gmail.com

Bio

Jim served in the United States Navy for four years and earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from CUNY. After serving as a NYC police lieutenant, he was the director of management planning for the NY City Health and Hospitals Corporation. He was president and CEO of two Chicago-based Lutheran General Health Care System companies. Subsequently, he founded Coming of Age, a Chicago-based communications company. Jim joined the ECCL, now Engage Estero, in 2015 and was appointed president in 2019.

Brawley Adams

Brawley Adams

Deputy Chair of the Board

babrawleyadams@gmail.com

Bio

Brawley is a financial advisor and business consultant. His determination to help others has led him and his family to Estero, where he serves his clients at Alliance Financial Group. He’s passionate about helping clients pursue their financial goals and enjoys public speaking, playing disc golf, and spending time with his family. He is excited to be a part of Estero’s future.

Karen Bodeman

Karen Bodeman

Karen.bodeman@leehealth.org

Bio
Karen has worked in healthcare in various capacities for 35 years. She completed her undergraduate degree from the University of Toledo and is completing her master’s degree in healthcare administration. Karen has been a resident of the Estero community for the past five years and is a vested member. She offers a unique skill set as she represents both Lee Health and the citizens of Estero.
Lou Fratarelli

Lou Frattarelli

lfratt@embarqmail.com

Bio
Before moving to Florida in 2000, Lou worked for the U.S. Navy for over 37 years. As Deputy Supervisor of Shipbuilding at General Dynamics Electric Boat Division, he oversaw the Navy’s on-site office of more than 400 personnel and managed the design and construction of the U.S. Navy’s 688, Trident, Seawolf, and Virginia Nuclear Submarine Programs. Lou and Louise are highly active in giving back to the Estero community.
Reas Graber

Reas Graber

rrgraber@gmail.com

Bio
Reas Graber was born and raised on a farm in Breda, Iowa, and worked for 43 years in the transportation industry. He moved to Estero in 2012 and is a prolific volunteer. He believes in making Estero the best place to live in Southwest Florida.
Joe Pavich, Sr.

Joe Pavich Sr.

joe@jpavich.com

Bio
In 1989, Joe and Joni Pavich moved to Estero with their two sons, and the Pavich family became pillars of the local community. Successful in real estate, his most significant impact has been through community advocacy and service in leadership roles in Estero and Bonita Springs. He is the chairperson of Engage Estero, a charter member of the Rotary Club of Estero, and continues to focus on improving Estero’s quality of life.
Mike Wasson

Mike Wasson

mikewasson6@gmail.com

Bio
Mike has had a distinguished career in publishing and marketing, including positions at Processing Magazine and as a VP at Grand View Media. He also has a background in journalism and has served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Mike is actively involved in community initiatives and Boy Scouting.

Executive Management Team

Allan Bowditch

Allan Bowditch

Communications Officer
engageesterocco@gmail.com

Bio

Allan started his career at Smith Kline & French in Marketing and Market Research for Animal Health and Pharmaceuticals. He later became CEO and Chairman of the Healthcare Division at Martin Hamblin Consultancy, turning it into a respected agency before its acquisition by GfK in 2004. He led A.B. Consulting LLC until 2018 and has received two Lifetime Achievement Awards in International Market Research. He pioneered “Perceived Value Pricing” in healthcare and coauthored books on the pharmaceutical industry. Since moving to Estero in 2004, Allan has contributed to community development, joining Engage Estero in 2017. He has served as Chief Communications Officer since 2020, showing exceptional leadership and advocacy for community values.

Terry Flangan

B. Terrance Flanagan

Chief Business Administrator
engagecba@gmail.com

Bio
With over 20 years of experience as a management consultant, Terry helped business leaders improve employee benefit plans and streamline financial and operational processes. He founded A Third View Medical, LLC, and Smart Decision Services, Inc., advising company and division decision-makers on employee benefit plans, relationships, risk opportunity identification, strategy development, and resource acquisition. Terry served in the US Air Force and holds a BS in Chemistry from Loras College.
Barry Freedman

Barry Freedman

Fundraising and Development Director
engageesterocro@gmail.com

Bio
Barry is a certified financial planner and the retired founder of Freedman Financial Associates, Inc. He served on the National Board of Certified Financial Planners as Chairman and President of the Greater Boston Chapter of the International Association for Financial Planning. From 2015 to 2018, he served on the Board of Governors of the Estero Country Club. He also served as the Membership Director of the Estero Council of Community Leaders and on the Village of Estero Design Review Board.
Lisa Khorey

Lisa Khorey

Communications and Membership Director

lkhorey@gmail.com

Bio
Lisa has a strong history of collaborating with Senior Executives and Board Members to turn a company’s vision into actionable strategies. She founded a healthcare technology consulting firm and served as the highest-ranking female executive at Allscripts Healthcare. She implemented a new $100M digital health and data strategy with Microsoft, transforming products into cloud-first products. Lisa spent 20 years in various data and technology leadership roles at UPMC, a large healthcare-integrated delivery and financing company.
Mike Wasson

Mike Wasson

Deputy Head of Communication Programs

mikewasson6@gmail.com

Bio
Mike has had a distinguished career in publishing and marketing, including positions at Processing Magazine and as a VP at Grand View Media. He also has a background in journalism and has served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Mike is actively involved in community initiatives and Boy Scouting.
Brawley Adams

Brawley Adams

Deputy Chair of the Board

babrawleyadams@gmail.com

Bio

Brawley is a financial advisor and business consultant. His determination to help others has led him and his family to Estero, where he serves his clients at Alliance Financial Group. He’s passionate about helping clients pursue their financial goals and enjoys public speaking, playing disc golf, and spending time with his family. He is excited to be a part of Estero’s future.

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