Contributors

RICK BOSSHARDT, M.D., FACS

Rick Bosshardt, M.D., graduated from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1978. He founded Bosshardt & Marzek Plastic Surgery Associates, Lake County’s first practice to provide full-time cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery services, in 1989.

CHRIS BRIDGES

Christopher Bridges is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (member SIPC) in The Villages. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy and a master’s degree from the University of Florida. Chris’ experience helps his clients preserve, protect, and pass on their wealth. He can be reached at 352.751.7847.

SEAN CORT

Sean is an ordained minister, motivational speaker and author. He is an awardwinning veteran with over 25 years of major-market radio, television, advertising, and marketing experience. His life-changing self-help book is titled The Power of Perspective. Sean and his wife Deborah have three children: Chanel, Christian, and Aaron.

JAMIE DUNCAN

Jamie Duncan is a freelance blogger, writer, and interior design consultant. In addition to creating web and blog content for small businesses, she can also be found dishing about the latest fashion and design trends. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in interior design. Jamie resides in Lake County with her fiancé Steve and their fur child Brodie. Email: jamie_duncan@live.com; Web: www.jamie-duncan.com

TRISH VAN ETTEN

Trish Van Etten is a Christian counselor and life coach who has combined the skill, knowledge, and experience gained from a master’s degree in Christian counseling, bachelors in education, and a certification in life coach training with over 20 years of practice in helping others. She is a published author and speaker whose love of family, God, and country permeates all she does. Contact her at trish.vanetten@gmail.com.

FRED HILTON

Fred Hilton spent 36 years as the chief public relations officer/spokesman for James Madison University in Virginia and 10 years prior as a reporter and editor for The Roanoke Times in Roanoke, Virginia. He is now happily retired in The Villages with his interior designer wife Leta, their Cadillac Escalade golf cart, and their dog Paris. (Yes, that makes her Paris Hilton).

SHERI HUTCHINSON

Sheri Hutchinson is a graduate of Stetson University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. She is the public information officer and community outreach manager for the Lake County Health Department since 2007. She is a member of the Florida Public Relations Association and Lake County Healthcare Marketing Professionals Group.

ART MARKMAN, PH.D.

Art Markman, Ph.D., is a professor of psychology and marketing at the University of Texas. He has done research on motivation, decision-making, and reasoning. He blogs for Psychology Today, The Huffington Post, and Harvard Business Review. His latest book is called Smart Thinking (Perigee Books).

HEATHER PRUETT

Heather Pruett is the co-founder of The Loving Kitchen, a next-generation cooking show which promotes family health, tradition, and values through the simple preparation and enjoyment of dinner as a family. She is a graduate of Marshall University with a degree in business management. Heather resides in Mount Dora with her husband, Tim Pruett and their two beautiful children. Visit www.thelovingkitchen.com for more information.

RICK REED

Rick Reed has been writing since 1991 for several local publications. Winner of the Florida Historical Society’s Hampton Dunn Golden Quill Award for his local history column, Reminisce, Rick is also a two-time recipient of the Amy Award, a National Christian Writing Award. Married 35 years, Rick and Nancy have two children, Becca and Emily, and a not-so-miniature dachshund, Rusty.

JEFF ROMNES

Jeff Romnes is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a degree in psychology. He has worked as a counselor, in the computer software development industry, and for the last nine years in the fitness industry. Jeff is currently the Central Florida area director for group fitness with Gold’s Gym and he is an instructor at their Mount Dora and Dr. Phillips locations.

Tanya Senseney

Tanya Senseney has over 14 years of experience saving money through couponing. She teaches others how to reduce their monthly grocery costs and also give back to the community. Her passion is helping others fulfill their needs. In addition to her workshops, Tanya is a syndicated columnist and radio talk show personality. Visit www.DivineDealDiva.com for more information.

Trent Weldy

Trent Weldy, M.S., CSCS, NASM-CPT, USAW, ACE, AASDN-NM is a fitness trainer and nutrition manager at MVP Athletic Club in The Villages. He received a Master’s of Science of Kinesiology in Applied Sport Science from Indiana University. Trent has certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the American Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists. Contact him at 352.753.6900 ext.6555 or tweldy@mvpsportsclubs.com.

ELLEN B. WILCOX, GEPC

Ellen Wilcox received her education at Gettysburg College, the University of Maryland (Paris, France), and Arizona State University. Ellen is a former partner in Wilcox Financial Services, a registered investment advisor in San Carlos, California. She is president and CEO of Wilcox Wealth Management, a registered investment advisor in Lady Lake.

Advisory Board

RICK BOSSHARDT, M.D., FACS

Plastic Surgeon

ROSANNE BRANDEBURG, MBA

Executive Director, Lake-Sumter Community College Foundation, Inc., Chairman, Lake County School Board

PATRICIA BURGOS

Environmental Program Manager

Lake County Water Authority

RUTH ANN BYRD, LA, CME

Aesthetic Skin Solutions

AL CARDIELLO

Certified Personal Trainer

KATHERINE COOK

Founder of the Leesburg Center for the Arts

ISAAC DEAS

Interfaith Chaplain for Cornerstone Hospice

LORI ESAREY, ARNP

Total Nutrition Therapeutics

TERRI FECHTEL

Liaison for Suncoast/Omni Home Health

GREG FRESCOLN

Principal, First Academy-Leesburg

MAEN HUSSEIN, M.D.

Hematology, Oncology, Internal Medicine

SHERI HUTCHINSON

Public Information Officer, Community Outreach Manager, Lake County Health Department

CAROL MILLWATER

Executive Director, Lake-Sumter Medical Society

MANDY RICHARDSON

Marketing Manager, Mid-Florida Eye Center

ERIC ROUKEY Physicians Consulting Group

B. E. THOMPSON

Director Of Development, Lifestream Behavioral Center

ELLEN WILCOX, GEPC

Wilcox Wealth Management

JEFF WITTMAN

Licensed Nutritionist, Owner, Lake Nutrition Centers

The Healthy Living Advisory Board consists of a handpicked group of knowledgeable individuals representing a unique cross section of Central Florida business owners, professionals and individuals. They provide a critical review of our magazine and offer recommendations of approval or adjustment based on their distinctive skills and life experiences.