Dedicated to empowering people with vision loss.

Guided by our mission, vision, and core values, Lighthouse strives to create a community where everyone can achieve their full potential.

Mission Statement

Empowering lives beyond the restrictions of vision loss and blindness.

Our mission is to provide comprehensive services that foster independence and improve the quality of life for individuals with vision loss. Our vision is a world where everyone with vision loss can thrive.

Leadership

Discover the people who drive our mission forward.

Kaleb Stunkard

President and CEO

Ryan Brown

Vice President of Operations

Jarrod Daab

Vice President of Fund Development

Kerri Marczuk

Vice President of Program Services

Board of Directors

Andrew “Crane” Holland

Chair

Commercial Lending Division Manager, United Community Bank

“I joined the Board of Directors to make an impact in the community in which I was raised. It is my hope to develop and deliver strategic growth objectives for Lighthouse and continue to share our mission with partners across Central Florida.”

Dan Spoone

Vice Chair

Retired, Siemens

“I joined Lighthouse Central Florida’s Board of Directors to promote independence for blind and visually impaired people within our integrated community.”

Nancy L. Urbach

Treasurer

Tax Director, Stephenson Accounting LLC

“I joined the board of Lighthouse because I loved the idea of the unique social enterprise, Lighthouse Works, providing the funding needed to run Lighthouse Central Florida, while in the process employ people who are blind or visually impaired.”

Emily Reardon

Secretary

Of Counsel, The Law Office of Julie Lewis Hauf

“Lighthouse Central Florida is very important to my family and has played a crucial role in our son’s life. When presented the opportunity to give back to this organization I embraced the chance.”

Joey Down

Director

Founder/CEO, Polaris Technology Group

“The mission and purpose of Lighthouse Central Florida is personal to me as the organization seeks to advocate for and support myself and others like me.”

Glenn Hitchcock

Director

Retired, Software Engineer

“As a person living with Retinitis Pigmentosa, I have a deep understanding of what challenges those dealing with blindness and low vision are going through. I serve on the Lighthouse board to assist in growing the organization so that they can help as many as possible in my community dealing with vision loss. My goal is to ensure that people are aware of our services and that we are here to help provide tools to improve their quality of life.”

Cathy Matthews

Director

Director, Matthews Systems Engineering

“As a mom of a son with vision impairment, I have seen firsthand the impact of Lighthouse, and I want to do whatever I can to help further their cause.”

Stephen Salley

Director

Retired, Attorney

“I hope to use my legal and nonprofit experience to help an organization to which I am so powerfully drawn.”

Mission Statement

Discover the difference you’re making.

We believe you deserve full transparency and accountability — and we invite you to explore our annual reports to see the incredible impact you’ve helped create.

Are you or someone you know experiencing vision loss?

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