Nonprofit CEO plans to retire after 13 years of leadership

Step Up Suncoast's board has started a regional search and hopes to have a new president and CEO in place by the end of June.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 6:58 p.m. March 17, 2021
Courtesy. After 13 years of leadership, Step Up Suncoast President and CEO Barbara Patten plans to retire.
Courtesy. After 13 years of leadership, Step Up Suncoast President and CEO Barbara Patten plans to retire.
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SARASOTA — After 13 years of leadership, Step Up Suncoast President and CEO Barbara Patten plans to retire.

 

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