The MS Center of SWFL

Board of Directors

The all-volunteer Board of Directors, is comprised of local professionals who provide a well-balanced base of knowledge. Its members, both employed and retired, include those from legal, medical, and business backgrounds.

Our directors have either a personal or professional connection to multiple sclerosis, which provides a first-hand perspective as to the needs of our community. The board’s commitment is driven by a desire to serve others as well as a shared goal to improve the quality of life for people suffering from multiple sclerosis.

Charles Stanisce

Charles Stanisce

Chair

Jeanne Larson

Jeanne Larson

Treasurer

Trust Administration Officer, Finemark National Bank

Dr. Mollie Venglar

Dr. Mollie Venglar

Secretary

Gannon University Associate Professor, Dr. of Physical Therapy and Program Director Dr. of Physical Therapy

Margo Ceresney

Margo Ceresney

Board Member

Of Counsel 
Porter Wright Law Firm

Peter DeFresco

Peter DeFresco

Board Member

Retired Travel
Company Owner

Natalie Carbeau, CPA

Natalie Carbeau, CPA

Board Member

Certified Public Accountant
Martin Brown CPAs & Advisors

Grant Gorksi

Grant Gorksi

Board Member

Director of Community Association Relations
Hotwire Communications

Michael "Mic" Lundon

Michael "Mic" Lundon

Board Member

Executive Director,
Private Wealth
Advisor USB Private
Wealth Management
The Stephens Group

Shane Smith

Shane Smith

Board Member

Anastasia Watts, DNP

Anastasia Watts, DNP

Board Member

About

Multiple Sclerosis Center of Southwest Florida

The Multiple Sclerosis Center of Southwest Florida is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has served the community since 2000. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for those in Southwest Florida affected by multiple sclerosis. Services include specialized exercise classes, care coordination, art therapy, mental health counseling, support groups, connection to resources, and educational activities.

The MS Center is not a chapter of a national organization. All donations received stay here in Southwest Florida to serve our local community.

Natalie Carbeau, CPA

Natalie Carbeau is a Certified Public Accountant and Director at Martin Brown CPAs & Advisors, where she has been a dedicated team member since 2013.

She began her career at the firm as a front desk coordinator and has since grown into a leadership position, leveraging a diverse skill set to support clients in tax preparation, accounting, and strategic planning. Her work spans a wide range of individuals, high-net-worth families, and entities, providing both technical expertise and personalized guidance.

Natalie is eager to apply her professional experience in service of the multiple sclerosis community and is looking forward to becoming more actively involved in meaningful, mission-driven work. She is fluent in Polish and enjoys reading, solving puzzles, and spending time with her husband and their cat.

Jeanne Larson

With almost 40 years in the banking and wealth management industry, Jeanne Larson brings an abundance of knowledge, along with a passion for helping those with multiple sclerosis. Currently, Jeanne’s career focuses on assisting clients with trust and estate administration at FineMark National Bank & Trust. Motivated by a personal experience, Jeanne believes in the mission of the Centers for Multiple Sclerosis of serving the body, mind, and spirit of those affected by the disease. Jeanne is a past volunteer with the United Way as a grant review committee member. She also volunteered as a scholarship application reviewer for Collaboratory (Southwest Florida Community Foundation Inc.). Outside of work, Jeanne enjoys travelling and visiting her family and friends back in Wisconsin.

Charles Stanisce

Charles has been an active supporter and volunteer with the Centers for MS since 2017. His dedication and passion for the organization’s mission led to his appointment to the Board of Directors in 2019. Professionally, he brings over a decade of experience as an association professional and currently serves as a Customer Growth Strategist at Novi AMS, where he helps member-based associations thrive through strategic growth initiatives and technology solutions. He lives in Bonita Springs with his wife Kelly, and their two beloved French bulldogs, Reese’s and Georgia.

Margo Ceresney

Margo is a member of the firm’s Corporate Department and Trust, Estate Planning and Personal Wealth Practice Group. She supports and advises clients in the areas of estate and gift planning, estate administration, trust administration, succession planning, and tax matters.

Margo collaborates with individuals, families, and their advisors to implement sophisticated estate planning strategies aimed at optimizing both tax implications and broader objectives. Additionally, she represents fiduciaries throughout the entire estate and trust administration journey, from initiation to resolution and the final distribution of assets.

Mic Lundon

Mic is an Executive Director and partner in The Stephens Group within UBS Private Wealth Management. Mic provides portfolio management solutions, comprehensive financial planning and advises on estate and trust issues. Mic has over 20 years of financial services experience, joining UBS in 1999. Mic has held many leadership positions at UBS including Sales Manager and
Complex Director in Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. In these roles he worked closely with business owners and senior executives and was responsible for a team of 150+ financial advisors managing in excess of $20 Billion in client assets. He was also a three time recipient of the UBS Leadership Recognition Council Award. Mic earned a B.A. from John Carroll University and his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law.

Mic is an active supporter of numerous organizations including Make-A-Wish, The American Heart Association and Artis-Naples. He has served on the boards of Susan G. Komen of Northeast Ohio, Pepper Pike Civic League, and on the Boler School of Business Dean’s Advisory Board at John Carroll University. He and his wife Hallie have two young daughters and live in Naples. Mic enjoys spending time with his family, is an avid golfer and a lifelong fishing enthusiast.

Dr. Mollie Venglar

Dr. Mollie Venglar is the Program Director for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and an Associate Professor at Gannon University in Ruskin, Florida. She is an emeritus board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy and has spent most of her career working with individuals with a wide range of neurologic challenges. She is currently the Secretary for the Centers for MS board, but also assists individual clients as needed with mobility assessments. Mollie is married and has a grown daughter presently pursuing education to also be a physical therapist.

Anastasia Watts

Anastasia Watts is a Doctorate Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner. Anastasia specialized in Geriatric Medicine and chronic disease management for Optum Health. She has a rich and varied background in Nursing that includes Family Practice, Quality Improvement in a hospital setting and Medical Management in a Psychiatric Care Facility for children. Anastasia is married with five adult children and two rescue dogs which makes for a very busy and happy family.

Grant G. Gorski

Grant G. Gorski is an experienced association management professional with over 18 years in the Community Association Management industry. He holds the Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designation, the highest credential in the field.

Throughout his career, Grant has mentored association managers, boards, and committees, and contributed regularly to industry publications. He currently serves as Director of Community Association Relationships for Hotwire Communications, where he focuses on building connections and supporting community needs.

Grant has been recognized with the 2016 Top Ten National Managers of the Year Award and the 2017 Manager of the Year Award for Lee, Collier, and Charlotte Counties. Known for his practical, service-focused approach, he is committed to helping communities and colleagues succeed.