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)