About Recover Hardee
Recover Hardee is a long term recovery organization that serves individuals and families in Hardee County, Florida who are affected by disasters. Our organization is made up of representatives from various sectors such as faith-based, non-profit, government, business, and other organizations, who work together to provide support and resources for those in need. We believe that everyone deserves a chance to recover from a disaster, and we are committed to making that a reality for the people of Hardee County. This website serves as a platform for us to share our mission and values with you, as well as provide information about the services we offer. We invite you to explore our website and learn more about how we can support you or someone you know in the recovery process.

Meet the team
Recover Hardee Board of Directors

Chair
Colonel James "Chip" Roberts, EdD
Hardee County Sheriff's Office
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Lion's Club of Wauchula
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AdventHealth Foundation Board
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Chair: Polk State College Criminal Justice Advisory Board
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Adjunct Professor: Polk State College and Southeastern University

secretary
Laura Calvillo
Hardee County Facilities Department
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Lions Club of Wauchula
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Salvation Army Wauchula Advisory Council
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Friends of the Park

Board Member
Kirsten Turner
Advent Health
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Ridge Area ARC Foundation
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Avon Park Noon Rotary Club

VICE CHAIR
John Eason, Deputy City Manager
City of Wauchula
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AdventHealth Wauchula Foundation Board
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Kiwanis Club of Wauchula
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Rotary Club of Hardee County
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Veteran

Board member
Interim Executive director
Jamie Samuels
SendMeMissions, Inc.
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Emergency Support Function 15 - Volunteers & Donations
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Salvation Army Wauchula Advisory Council

Treasurer
Ms. Sarah Hagar
Hardee County Office of Management & Budget
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Veteran
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Business Professional

board member
Tom Staik, Managing Editor
The Herald-Advocate
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Lions Club of Wauchula
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BOD Highlands Lakeside Theatre
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Florida Press Association Member
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2023 Editor & Publisher "Editor Extraordinaire"
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2022 FPA Newspaper of the Year

advisors