Meet our Lakewood Leaders

President: Judy Ellis.  Judy and her husband, Jack, an artist, settled in Lakewood in 1980.  She is a former English teacher and a retired paralegal who now spends her time volunteering for Gulf Coast Legal Services, the free law clinic in St. Petersburg. president@lakewoodstpete.com or 864-3957

Vice President: Roy Hunt.  Roy took early retirement from American Airlines, having served as a Vice President in the data processing division.  After moving to Florida in 1998, Roy obtained a license to sell real estate, and is currently an agent with Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc.  Roy was president of his homeowners' association in North Redington Beach, prior to moving to Lakewood in 2005.   royehunt@aol.com or 867-0527.

Secretary: Patsy Wedding.  Patsy has lived in Lakewood for seven years and has been active with Neighborhood (Crime) Watch for six of those years.  She works part-time for Boley Centers and has served on the board of the Friends of Boyd Hill for seven years.  Patsy is also President of the Florida State USBCY, has worked with youth bowlers for over 40 years, and is Association Manager for the Greater Pinellas USBCY. secretary@lakewoodstpete.com or 867-8450  

Treasurer pro tem:  Patsy Wedding.

Director: Tom Doyle. Tom moved to Florida in 2003 upon accepting his current position as Chief Learning Officer for Medical Education Technologies, Inc. Tom fell in love with Lakewood Estates immediately upon being driven through the area by his realtor. Tom has been in healthcare for nearly 30 years as a Registered Nurse responsible for patient care, hospital Chief Nursing Officer, and a Professor of Nursing. Tom was actively involved in his homeowner association in a historic neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio for over 5 years, serving on many committees.  tdoyle@meti.com or 866-8540.

Director/Crime Coordinator, pro tem: Dennis Coley.  Dennis is a native St. Petersburghian, second generation, who has lived in Lakewood for 8 years.  He is a long-time City employee and a 25-year-member of the Calvary Chapel Church, where he serves as an Elder. Dennis is the son of a St. Petersburg police officer and spent much of his career working with the Police fleet.  He is married to wife, Kim, for 19 years and has two daughters.  flycoley@verizon.net or 865-1179.

Honorary Director: Libby Steele. Libby came to St. Petersburg in 1953 and graduated with honors from the Mound Park Nursing Program and St. Petersburg Junior College in 1956.  She was the first and for a while the only American Red Cross Certified cardiac RN at Bayfront Medical Center.  Libby and her sister purchased their home in Lakewood Estates in 1963, when many streets here were not paved.  She has lavishly volunteered her time and energy to keep Lakewood looking its best, has served as a block captain with the Neighborhood Watch, was a vice president of the Civic Association for seven years and treasurer of CONA for six years.