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 United States Air Force Academy graduate with an MBA from the University of Florida. As a financial adviser with Morgan Stanley, Chris focuses on comprehensive wealth management and investment strategies to help clients preserve, protect, and pass on their wealth. 352.751.7847 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, member SIPC.

RUTH ANN BYRD

Ruth Ann Byrd, owner of Aesthetic Skin Solutions in The Villages, is a licensed aesthetician specializing in skin rejuvenation and clinical treatment of sun damage, rosacea, and acne. She is also licensed in electrolysis, laser hair removal, and permanent makeup. Ruth Ann is dedicated to helping individuals look their best by improving the health and appearance of their skin. She can be contacted at 352.874.3653.

MARIANN DE JONGH, M.D.

Mariana de Jongh, M.D., was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and attended medical school at Universidad Central de Venezuela. She performed her internal medicine residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center and her fellowship in gastroenterology at Tufts New England Medical Center. She is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, practicing as part of Gastroenterology Associates in Oakland Hills Professional Center. Call 352.751.4885.

TRACY DRAPER

Tracy Draper is an AFAA certified personal trainer with over ten years of experience in the profession. Sports were a big part of her teen years. After having children, she rekindled her competitive fire and won titles in triathlons, aquabike, and cycling events in Central Florida. Visit her at www.TrainingWithTracy.net.

MARY EDWARDS

Mary Edwards is a wife and mother to four young children, a business owner, and a blogger. She strives to teach others how to save money and improve their budgets. Mary also enjoys sharing her knowledge in community outreach programs and coupon classes. Mary is the owner and author at www.couponersunited.com.

FRED HILTON

Fred Hilton spent thirty-six years as the chief public relations officer/spokesman for James Madison University in Virginia and ten 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).

RICK REED

Rick Reed has been writing since 1991 for several local publications. He won 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 thirty-five years, Rick and Nancy have two children, Becca and Emily, and a not-so-miniature dachshund, Rusty.

CHRISANN REID, LCSW

Chrisann Reid is the owner and clinical director of Central Florida Counseling and Psychological Services, Inc. Chrisann earned her bachelor’s degree at James Madison University in Virginia, majoring in both psychology and social work. She earned her master’s degree in social work at Florida International University in Miami. She is a licensed psychotherapist who works with persons experiencing a wide range of emotional and behavioral problems. Visit her website at www.counseling-health.com.

James Roach

James Roach is a 1996 graduate of the Naval Academy with a degree in economics. He has been a Navy pilot for fifteen years and is currently a commercial airline pilot based out of Orlando. James lives in Lake County with his wife, Tiffany, and their four children.

Janice Viera

Janice Viera has been a registered dietitian for twenty years. She is currently the clinical nutrition manager in the food and nutrition department for the Central Florida Health Alliance. Viera is a graduate of Northern Michigan University. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association and has worked in various nutrition roles at Leesburg Regional Medical Center and The Villages Health System.

ELLEN B. WILCOX

Ellen B. Wilcox is a graduate estate planning consultant. Educated at Gettysburg College, the University of Maryland in Paris, France, and Arizona State University, Ms. Wilcox brings more than thirty-three years of experience to her clients. She is president and CEO of Wilcox Wealth Management, a full service financial advisory company in Lady Lake. Ms. Wilcox may be reached at 352.259.1547.

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

KATHERINE COOK

Founder of the Leesburg Center for the Arts

ISAAC DEAS

Interfaith Chaplain for Cornerstone Hospice

ROD ERB

Director of Marketing and Business Development, Moore Medical Group

TERRI FECHTEL

Liaison for Suncoast/Omni Home Health

GREG FRESCOLN

Principal, First Academy-Leesburg

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.