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
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?
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!
Andy Guyre
Data 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.”
TJ Beckert
Volunteer Coordinator
TJ is the new Volunteer Coordinator of Turning Points. Originally from the Mid-Atlantic, TJ has recently spent the last 7 years living in Phoenix. Arizona; Go Sun Devils! TJ is new to living in Florida however his family retired/moved down to the Bradenton/Sarasota area years ago. He grew up visiting De Soto National Memorial, and Anna Maria Island, and watching baseball with his grandparents. GO Phillies!!!!
He is passionate about helping those in need and supporting the community.