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Orlando, FL (September 14, 2009) -- Harbor House of Central Florida is pleased to announce the election of four new board members to the 2009-2010 Board of Directors. These new board members include: Margaret Lezcano, Investment Banker; Lincoln Salmon, owner & Personal Financial Representative of Salmon Agency Inc.; Ivette Sanchez, Senior Engineer with Orlando Utilities Commission and Kimberly Tuyn, Director-Group Health, Safety and Environment with BBA Aviation.

"We have worked diligently over the last three years to convene Board Members who are passionate and willing to work hard in the fight against domestic violence," said Carol Wick, CEO of Harbor House. "Thanks to the hard work of our board, we have built partnerships with University of Central Florida, Orange County Sheriff, Orlando Police Department and the Department of Children and Families to create a mapping of domestic violence incidents. We are also pleased to have opened a new housing facility which increased our capacity by 36 beds and will be opening our children's center early next year.

"We are excited to welcome our newest board members and know they will make a difference in this important issue in our community and beyond."

Current Harbor House of Central Florida Board Members:

Board Officers (Executive Committee): Marney Emel, (President)-CFO of Accredited Surety & Casualty Company; George Glance, (Immediate Past President) President of KB Home; Vicki Johnson, (First Vice President) Vicki Johnson Communications; Sultana Ali, (Second Vice President) Account Executive with Massey Communications; Audra Hollifield, (Secretary) Director of Human Resources with the Orlando Magic; Meghan Dalton, (Treasurer) UAFC.

Board Members at Large: Cynthia Brumback, Monogram Merchant; Earl M. Crittenden, Jr. Gray Robinson; Brigitte Dagot, Honorary Consulate of the Republic of France; Jodie Kalmus, Darden Restaurants, Inc.; Beverly Paulk, Community Volunteer; Ronald Sachs, Community Volunteer; Jan Stratton, Universal Orlando; Nicolette Vilmos, Broad and Cassel; Sonja White, Orlando Police Department; Janet Ziomek, Connextions, Inc. and Carol Wick, CEO of Harbor House of Central Florida.

About Harbor House of Central Florida

Harbor House of Central Florida is a leading authority on domestic violence and is highly regarded as one of the best comprehensive domestic violence programs in the State of Florida. The main program is the 88 bed emergency shelter that operates 24 hours a day for women and child survivors of family violence. This life saving program has been in operation for 33 years and is the only State certified domestic violence shelter in Orange County.

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