Gulf Coast Local Chapter

Gulf Coast Local Chapter Board
Role Name Title Affiliation
President Lynette Katare Assistant Director – Fiscal Affairs Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
President-Elect Cindy Watson Fiscal Manager Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Secretary Nichole Wood Assistant Director – Finance Division Pinellas County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
Treasurer Richard Van Steen Assistant Finance Director Pasco County Clerk’s Office
Director Veronica Ettel Budget Manager Pinellas County Office of Management & Budget
Director Bill Seiter Assistant Director, Finance Division Pinellas County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
Ex-Officio John Dauphinais Senior Management Analyst City of Oldsmar

UPCOMING EVENTS

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PRESENTATIONS

November 6, 2026 Gulf Coast Local Chapter Meeting

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  1. OneDigital – DC Plans & Fiduciary Responsibilities
  2. GRS – Sustainable Funding Practices for DB & OPEB Plans
  3. Gehring Group – Medical and Pharmacy Cost Containment