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
FGFOA Gulf Coast Local Chapter Fall Conference Event
Date: November 6, 2026
Time: 11:45 am – 5:00 pm
Cost to Attend: $80 for Gulf Coast Local Chapter Members; $90 for non-members
Registration will open on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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PRESENTATIONS
May 29, 2026 Gulf Coast Local Chapter Annual Chapter Meeting and Luncheon with Property Appraiser, Mike Twitty – Presentation
March 13, 2025 (click below to download these presentations)


