Our People
Our Board of Directors
Members of Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida (CLSMF) Board of Directors serve as ambassadors, educating the community and building relationships that support our mission. Fiduciary duties include financial and program oversight, and broad policy-making.
The Board is composed of 17 members selected and appointed by a variety of organizations and agencies. All board members serve on a voluntary, uncompensated basis, and may serve up to three successive two-year terms.
Officers
President
Kevin Ross-Andino, Esq.
Hispanic Bar Association of Central FL
eClat Law, LLP
Vice President
Sherrille D. Akin, Esq.
Volusia County Bar Association
Akin Law, P.A
Secretary
Scott Owens
Camaraderie Foundation
Treasurer
James Argento, Esq.
Lake County Bar Association
State Attorney’s Office
Past President
Christine Parrish, Esq.
Christine Irwin Parrish, P.A.
Board Members
Bar Association Representatives
Brevard County Bar Association
Joseph Colombo, Esq.
Mommers & Colombo, Attorneys at Law
Citrus, Hernando and Sumter County Bar Associations
Joseph Mason, Esq.
McGee & Mason, P.A.
Flagler & Putnam County Bar Associations
Melissa C. Miller, Esq.
St. Johns River State College
Marion County Bar Association
Wynn Smith, Esq.
State Attorney’s Office, 5th Judicial Circuit
Orange County Bar Association
Andrea Ortiz, Esq.
A.D.O. Law Florida, P.A.
Osceola County Bar Association
Celia Thacker, Esq.
Assistant City Attorney, Kissimmee
Seminole County Bar Association
Carrie Rentz, Esq.
Carrie L. Rentz, P.A.
Community Representatives
Central Florida Urban League
Eunice Garbutt
Golden Rule Housing and Development
Cynthia Hamilton-Smith
Members at Large
Tarnecia O’Berry, Sakeena Nix, Cassandra Brown
Board Meetings are open to the public. Please Click HERE for dates.
Our Staff
Community Legal Services has over 100 attorneys, advocates and support staff located throughout 12 counties dedicated to providing free legal aid to low-income families throughout Central Florida. Our talented team provides advice and representation helping more than 20,000 people each year.
Leadership Team
- Jeffrey Harvey – Chief Executive Officer
For Media Inquiries
Contact Michelle Wargo by email.