Leadership
Kathleen Cramer
Executive Director
Kathleen is the new Executive Director of Turning Points. She brings 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience and a wealth of knowledge in team building, community engagement, fundraising and planned giving to the organization. Most recently, she served as a licensed financial advisor with a Fortune 300 not-for-profit org. She is originally from Michigan but has lived all over the US. She and her husband, a retired Navy Veteran, are brand new to Manatee/Sarasota. They are adjusting well to Florida with their 2 kittens and 2 dogs.
Kathleen’s email is kcramer@tpmanatee.org
Cheryl Hedger
Director of Volunteer Services
Cheryl started as an Americorps / VISTA volunteer but now is the Volunteer Coordinator at Turning Points. She has been a community activist for most of her life, living her belief that the world can be a better place. A grandmother of 8, she is determined to show what dedication to service can do for her community. If you ever get a dinner invitation from Cheryl, don’t turn it down – she owned a restaurant and is an outstanding organic chef.
Francisco Enriquez
Director of Operations
Frank is eager to serve the community after retiring with 20 years of service in the Army. He is a Brooklyn NY native and a recent Florida resident but has lived all over the world. He follows all sports (except golf) and has really enjoyed following and being involved with the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Buccaneers. But, hailing from NYC, Frank is a true New York fan – with the Yankees, Giants and the Rangers being his favorites!
Margi Dawson
Director of Development
Margi is a Trenton, New Jersey, native and must have gained her love of history from being surrounded by important sites from the Revolutionary War. Margi spent most of her career in corporate retail and made the switch to non-profit work a few years past. She LOVES the environment surrounding non-profit work and in helping people in need AND making this world a better place. Margi and her husband share their home with 2 young English Bulldogs, Bruce Wayne & Harvey Dent. Or is it the other way around?
Denise Goerke
Director of Human Resources
With over 20 years of HR experience, Denise has been blessed with an adventurous career spanning the country. From the mountains of Montana to the beaches of Florida and a few picturesque spots in-between, her love for the HR profession has kept her on the move. Denise enjoys giving back to the HR community and serves on the Board of the local HR Association – SHRA. Challenging puzzles fascinate her and the word “impossible” just doesn’t exist in her world. Work smart, play like nobody’s watching, and imagine – then execute!
Andy Guyre
Housing Program Manager
Andy is a Marion, Indiana native who has been involved in social services in Manatee County since 1998. He has also spent time in Chicago doing immigration related work. He has extensive knowledge in non-profit contracts and Florida’s public assistance eligibility. He is a career public servant having worked in government positions at the federal, state, and local level in positions to serve the most vulnerable citizens.
Ray Bevan
Day Resource Center Program Manager
Ray and his wife Jacqueline have been serving the homeless community in Sarasota County since 2014. He is excited about his new full-time outreach role here at Turning Points. Ray is a native of Pittsburgh and enjoys watching the Steelers, Penguins and the Pirates. He enjoys fishing, kayaking and spending time with his family. He says, “It’s all about building relationships.”