Sarasota Military Academy, a local public charter school, recently announced the addition of Dr. Thomas J. McElheny to the Sarasota Military Academy Board of Directors.
Dr. McElheny is the founder and CEO of The ChurchPlaza Companies, a major Faith Market brand that provides capital goods and services to churches and synagogues both domestically and internationally. With a background in education and military service, Dr. McElheny brings relevant experience and a lengthy list of community involvement.
“We are proud to announce the addition of Dr. Thomas J. McElheny to our established Sarasota Military Academy Board of Directors,” said SMA Colonel Christina Bowman, Sarasota Military Academy Executive Director of Schools. “We are positive that he will have a great impact as his record in our community speaks for itself. Thank you to Dr. McElheny for your involvement and interest in having a major role in the lives of our staff, parents and future leaders.”
Dr. Mcelheny will serve alongside board members including Chairman Herb Jones, Vice Chairman F. Steven Herb, Esq., Secretary Colonel (Ret) Benjamin M. Knisely, Treasurer Kimball Bobbitt, Audit Committee Chair Carter Donovan, Linda Long, Rear Admiral (Ret) Thomas Logan Malone, Ed.D., and Dr. J. Robert Parkinson.
A captain in the United States Marine Corp, Dr. McElheny served for seven years and received the Bronze Star with valor device, Combat Action Ribbon and Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry for actions in Vietnam, in addition to other awards and distinctions.
Dr. McElheny previously held office as a member and chairperson of the Sarasota County School Board and as a trustee of New College, Lycoming college and numerous university and college advisory boards including Eckerd College and The University of Tampa. He received his MBA and Doctorate degrees in Education from Florida Atlantic University (FAU), where he also held the title of Director for the FAU Center for Management and Professional Development.
To learn more about Sarasota Military Academy, visit http://www.sarasotamilitaryacademy.org/.
About Sarasota Military Academy
Founded in 2002, Sarasota Military Academy (SMA) is a public charter school and college preparatory academy with two campuses located in Sarasota, Florida. Combining extraordinary academics with the highest military principles of camaraderie, focus, leadership, integrity, compassion, poise, honor and respect, SMA’s mission is to graduate young men and women who will confidently define their personal and unique goals for success in a multi-cultural and globalized world. Sarasota Military Academy High School is located at 801 N. Orange Avenue and Sarasota Military Academy Prep Middle School, is located at 3101 Bethel Lane. To learn more about SMA, visit http://www.sarasotamilitaryacademy.org/.