Board of Directors

Barbara started her career in New York where she was the Deputy Director and Director respectively in two Cities in Westchester County..

Born and raised in NY she moved to Lee County in 1990 with her husband to take the job of Deputy Director of Lee County Parks and Recreation.  In 2009 Barbara took the reins as Director of Lee County Parks and Recreation.  After forty one years of working in the field of Parks and Recreation Barbara retired in 2012 to pursue the pastimes she enjoys In 2014 Barbara joined the Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation to help the Foundation achieve its goals and be the liaison between the Foundation and the County. Barbara is currently President of the LPEF.

Barbara has a Bachelors and Masters degree in Parks and Recreation as well as an MBA

Kathy Busick was born and raised on Long Island. She received her BA in Elem ED from SUNY Stony Brook. After graduation she moved to Salem, NH. She taught 2nd grade until she took time off to raise her 2 sons. The family moved to Aurora, Colorado where Kathy was active in the PTA and became a certified youth soccer coach. The family moved back to NH in 1980 where Kathy remained active in her sons’ schools and continued to coach youth soccer. When her sons were in school full time she worked to renew her teaching certificate. She taught 2nd grade and a multiage 1/2 grade until she retired in 2006. While teaching full time she received her MA in education. She worked with interns from the University of NH. After retiring from teaching she took care of her two youngest grandchildren while working at Concord Gastroenterologist in the Medical records department. In 2012 she became a Fort Myers snowbird with her partner Jim. In 2014 they moved full time to Fort Myers. She fell in love with Lakes Parks on her first visit to the park. She became a Lee County Volunteer and each year her involvement level increased. Until she is now secretary of the Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation, manages the 6 acres of gardens, brick sales, Farmer’s Market and bench sales. She loves being an ambassador for Every Thing Lakes Park.

Martha was born in Bakersfield, California and raised in the small town of Belle Glade, Florida. She and her husband, Cris are proud parents of 4 daughters, 1 son and share 4 grandchildren together. Martha is very family oriented and feels blessed to have such a close family. When she is not working or at home with the family, you will find her on the soccer fields cheering on her son and grandsons, for she is their biggest fan.

Martha has felt a connection with seniors since she was a child and was always intrigued to learn more about their lives. She never thought this was her calling until she joined the Senior Living industry in 2012 and fell in love with it. Now, as the Director of Business Development for Amavida Living, Martha is responsible for the overseeing the leasing department, marketing, and community outreach. With her help, Amavida has been recognized as 2023 Fort Myers Best of The Best 55+ Community, Best Assisted Living, Best Memory Care and Top 3 Best Place to Work. Being a “salesperson” has never been her goal, but meeting and building relationships has always come easy to her. She uses this natural ability to assist seniors find their next home, or as she says, “start their next chapter in life”. She believes every person has a story and she is happy to hear them all.

Martha is very active in the community and participates in several organizations. She is a member of The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce, The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, a recent graduate of Leadership Fort Myers program and proudly sits on the Board of Directors for Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation.

Marsha has lived in Fort Myers since 1968 and been a lifelong volunteer, as well as SW Florida Realtor, wife, and mother. 

LAKES PARK ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION:  A board member since its inception serving in all the leadership positions and creating the “Scarecrows in the Park” event amongst other activities.  Marketing and fund-raising focus.

REALTOR:  An active residential sales agent, specializing in condominium sales with Cornerstone Coastal Properties.  She has been the President of the SW Florida Realtor organization, winning the “Realtor of the Year” and “Lifetime Achievement Award”.

OUREACH ADOLESCENT ADDICTION TREATMENT PROGRAM:  One of the founders and leaders of this local dependency program which was later merged into SWFAS after steering teens and their families into a drug-free lifestyle. 

OTHER:  Loves to travel, reads historical fiction mostly, and co-chairs the Hospitality Committee at the Riva Del Lago Condo where she lives. Recently celebrated a Landmark birthday by jumping out of a perfectly good airplane.

Drew has been a resident of Lee County since 1978. He is a very active resident in community development and has been active in many organizations in SWFL, including Rotary, Chambers of Commerce, LC Hotel Association, Lions Clubs International, and several other organizations. His passion for giving back to the community includes such organizations as Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary, lighthouse for the blind & The Foundation for  Lakes Park. He also volunteers with the VA in N. Ft Myers as he served in the USAF from 1970 to 1974. He enjoys golf, fishing, boating and his motorcycle but his pride and joy is his family and friends. He is currently the CEO of Guerrilla Marketing For Small Business and you can find him easily on Google.

 Vicki Little retired from Lee County Parks and Rec in 2020 after 37 years with the department. She was one of the first staff hired to open Lakes Park in April of 1984.

 As a new member of the foundation she’s excited to assist with events and activities that support the park and provides the community with a beautiful and natural environment for residents and visitors to enjoy.

 Vicki is also a active board member with the Friends of Matanzas Pass Preserve and Lee County Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Representative for District 2

Kathleen K. Johnson is a shareholder at Miller, Helms & Folk, PA., a local CPA firm. She was born in Florida. Kathy has been with the company since 1997 and is the first woman shareholder in the firm.  She made shareholder in 2007.  Kathy is active in the community and has served on various boards over the years.  

Terry Rose, is  devoted to her  family, nature, and community, she has strong ties to both Pennsylvania and Fort Myers, Florida. After transitioning to full-time residency in Fort Myers in December 2022, a chance meeting with Kathy Busick during a bird walk, became an opportunity to volunteer and thEn fall in love with Lakes Park.

Terry finds joy and fulfillment in a variety of hobbies, including gardening, art, family time, and cooking. While in Pennsylvania, Terry became a Master Gardener, President of the Little Garden Club of Sewickley, and was involved with many fundraising projects. 

In her role as a volunteer at Lakes Park, Terry has brought fresh ideas and creativity to the table. She channels her passion for crafting into fundraising efforts for the Park, creating handmade goods for sale at farmers' markets to support the park's initiatives.

Terry embodies the spirit of service and dedication, enriching the lives of those around her through her unwavering commitment to family, nature, and community.