President
Ashley Pennebaker
is a proud father of three, grandfather of eight, and great grandfather of one. He built a $40 million dollar company with customers including Lowes’s, Home Depot and Costco. He also set up a woodworking studio for former president Jimmy Carter, taught him how to use the tools, and had the privilege of deep one-on-one conversations with him.
Favorite Quote:
"Love in a way that allows the person you love to feel free."
–Thich Nhat Hanh
Fun Fact:
Ashley has been a pilot, Formula 2000 race car team owner and driver, bicycled the 442-mile Natchez Trace, and has ridden a Harley up and down the Pacific Coast Highway.
Vice President
Mark Russell
sees himself as a child of the world, striving to live his life from a place of love. He is humbled to be in service to his Unity community. He and his amazing wife, Jan, have both found their spiritual home at Unity of Naples.
Favorite Quote:
"I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples."
–Mother Teresa
Fun Fact:
It's probably not a surprise that Mark has been accused of being a child at heart.
Secretary
Ateeka Contee
is a couples relationship therapist and yoga teacher. She was born and raised in India, where she developed her passion for yoga/Ayurveda. She's also a featured writer for Counseling Today magazine, where she speaks about the absence of cultural competencies in the mental health industry.
Favorite Quote:
"Be the change you want to see in others."
–Mahatma Gandhi
Fun Fact:
Ateeka is deathly afraid of small lizards and water. She has consistently learned to lean into her fear, so she moved to Florida to have consistent exposure therapy with the lizards and is now taking swimming lessons at the local YMCA.
Treasurer
Pat Igoe
is a true Buckeye, born in Ohio where she went to school and raised her family. She's a mom to three wonderful sons and three beautiful daughters-in-law, and a MeMe to nine perfect grandchildren. She joined Unity of Naples in search of Love and Spiritual Growth – and found both!
Favorite Quote:
"Never discount the wonder of tears. They can be healing waters and a stream of joy. Sometimes they are the best words the heart can speak."
–William Paul Young
Fun Fact:
One of Pat's greatest joys is having her young adult grandchildren visit her here in Naples. Oh, and she also loves happy hours with friends!
Trustee
Bill Carbeau
has held many career positions, served on various business boards, and has been a committee member of several construction equipment associations. He has served as Vice President of Business Development, Director of Special Operations and director of various other departments in multiple companies. He loves woodworking, hiking, traveling, and has been happily married to Dee for over 40 years.
Favorite Quote:
"Making something out of nothing."
–Bill Carbeau
Fun Fact:
Bill and his wife, Dee, once farmed almost 400 acres of crops and raised over 50 head of Angus Beef cattle.
Trustee
Linda Culotta
is a Mortgage Loan Originator and Branch Manager who has had the privilege and honor to help many families become homeowners and also to do it within their budgets. The reviews and thank you notes she has received throughout her career have brought much joy to her life. Being able to work with Unity members to help this community grow spiritually and monetarily is a true blessing.
Favorite Quote:
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."
–Matthew 7: 7-8
Fun Fact:
Linda has owned many businesses which she loved. However, owning a Disco (Disco Inferno) in the late 70’s was her absolute favorite.
Trustee
Dennis Sanders
is overjoyed to serve once again on the Unity of Naples Board of Trustees, having served twice before for a total of 6 years. He has been a Unity member for over 35 years, with 10 years served at Unity of Naples. He is a local business owner, an Ambassador of the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, and a member of Rotary International.
Favorite Quote:
"Don't look back."
–Margarita W. Sanders-Sabbath
Fun Fact:
Dennis is a music-lover, enjoys reading prose and poetry (think Gibran), and is a big University of Michigan fan. Go Blue!
Trustee
Suzanne Stohl
brings 45 years of Management Consulting/Training and Motivational Speaking to her roll as a Trustee. She has been an active member of Unity of Naples for 7 years. As an artist, she serves as the Artist in Residence of our community and leads the Visual Arts Center. She strives to have our campus recognized as a premier Spiritual and Creative Retreat Center, offering spiritual enrichment and artistic development.
Favorite Quote:
"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!"
–Audrey Hepbern
Fun Fact:
Suzanne loves to golf and hit her first Hole in One in June 2023. Her passion is helping others find their inner artist and she travels on Oceania Cruise Line teaching art. She has visited over 200 cities word-wide.
Alternate Trustee
Wink Telford
is a native Floridian from Sarasota, relocating to Naples in 1986. He discovered Unity of Naples a few years later, igniting his spiritual growth journey. Wink and his wife, Anna, love spending time in nature along with their dog Obi. He plans to retire from a career in public service within a few years and explore the world's wonders.
Favorite Quote:
"Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect." –Alan Cohen
Fun Fact:
Wink and a friend once drove from Florida to Alaska, living in a pop-up camper. During their adventure, they worked in a salmon fishery and explored the vast wilderness. Oh, and his real name is Winthrop.
President
Ashley Pennebaker
is a proud father of three, grandfather of eight, and great grandfather of one. He built a $40 million dollar company with customers including Lowes’s, Home Depot and Costco. He also set up a woodworking studio for former president Jimmy Carter, taught him how to use the tools, and had the privilege of deep one-on-one conversations with him.
Favorite Quote:
"Love in a way that allows the person you love to feel free."
–Thich Nhat Hanh
Fun Fact:
Ashley has been a pilot, Formula 2000 race car team owner and driver, bicycled the 442-mile Natchez Trace, and has ridden a Harley up and down the Pacific Coast Highway.
Vice President
Mark Russell
sees himself as a child of the world, striving to live his life from a place of love. He is humbled to be in service to his Unity community. He and his amazing wife, Jan, have both found their spiritual home at Unity of Naples.
Favorite Quote:
"I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples."
–Mother Teresa
Fun Fact:
It's probably not a surprise that Mark has been accused of being a child at heart.
Secretary
Ateeka Contee
is a couples relationship therapist and yoga teacher. She was born and raised in India, where she developed her passion for yoga/Ayurveda. She's also a featured writer for Counseling Today magazine, where she speaks about the absence of cultural competencies in the mental health industry.
Favorite Quote:
"Be the change you want to see in others."
–Mahatma Gandhi
Fun Fact:
Ateeka is deathly afraid of small lizards and water. She has consistently learned to lean into her fear, so she moved to Florida to have consistent exposure therapy with the lizards and is now taking swimming lessons at the local YMCA.
Treasurer
Pat Igoe
is a true Buckeye, born in Ohio where she went to school and raised her family. She's a mom to three wonderful sons and three beautiful daughters-in-law, and a MeMe to nine perfect grandchildren. She joined Unity of Naples in search of Love and Spiritual Growth – and found both!
Favorite Quote:
"Never discount the wonder of tears. They can be healing waters and a stream of joy. Sometimes they are the best words the heart can speak."
–William Paul Young
Fun Fact:
One of Pat's greatest joys is having her young adult grandchildren visit her here in Naples. Oh, and she also loves happy hours with friends!
Trustee
Bill Carbeau
has held many career positions, served on various business boards, and has been a committee member of several construction equipment associations. He has served as Vice President of Business Development, Director of Special Operations and director of various other departments in multiple companies. He loves woodworking, hiking, traveling, and has been happily married to Dee for over 40 years.
Favorite Quote:
"Making something out of nothing."
–Bill Carbeau
Fun Fact:
Bill and his wife, Dee, once farmed almost 400 acres of crops and raised over 50 head of Angus Beef cattle.
Trustee
Linda Culotta
is a Mortgage Loan Originator and Branch Manager who has had the privilege and honor to help many families become homeowners and also to do it within their budgets. The reviews and thank you notes she has received throughout her career have brought much joy to her life. Being able to work with Unity members to help this community grow spiritually and monetarily is a true blessing.
Favorite Quote:
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."
–Matthew 7: 7-8
Fun Fact:
Linda has owned many businesses which she loved. However, owning a Disco (Disco Inferno) in the late 70’s was her absolute favorite.
Trustee
Dennis Sanders
is overjoyed to serve once again on the Unity of Naples Board of Trustees, having served twice before for a total of 6 years. He has been a Unity member for over 35 years, with 10 years served at Unity of Naples. He is a local business owner, an Ambassador of the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, and a member of Rotary International.
Favorite Quote:
"Don't look back."
–Margarita W. Sanders-Sabbath
Fun Fact:
Dennis is a music-lover, enjoys reading prose and poetry (think Gibran), and is a big University of Michigan fan. Go Blue!
Trustee
Suzanne Stohl
brings 45 years of Management Consulting/Training and Motivational Speaking to her roll as a Trustee. She has been an active member of Unity of Naples for 7 years. As an artist, she serves as the Artist in Residence of our community and leads the Visual Arts Center. She strives to have our campus recognized as a premier Spiritual and Creative Retreat Center, offering spiritual enrichment and artistic development.
Favorite Quote:
"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!"
–Audrey Hepbern
Fun Fact:
Suzanne loves to golf and hit her first Hole in One in June 2023. Her passion is helping others find their inner artist and she travels on Oceania Cruise Line teaching art. She has visited over 200 cities word-wide.
Alternate Trustee
Wink Telford
is a native Floridian from Sarasota, relocating to Naples in 1986. He discovered Unity of Naples a few years later, igniting his spiritual growth journey. Wink and his wife, Anna, love spending time in nature along with their dog Obi. He plans to retire from a career in public service within a few years and explore the world's wonders.
Favorite Quote:
"Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect." –Alan Cohen
Fun Fact:
Wink and a friend once drove from Florida to Alaska, living in a pop-up camper. During their adventure, they worked in a salmon fishery and explored the vast wilderness. Oh, and his real name is Winthrop.
BOARD MEETINGS | Fourth Tuesday of Each Month • 4:00pm • Gathering Room
Unity of Naples welcomes all community members to our monthly Board Meeting, where we cover a range of topics including financial, ministry and board reports regarding ongoing activities. We invite members who wish to address the board regarding an agenda item to submit a request to the Board President 24 hours in advance of the meeting, or 2 weeks in advance to request adding an item to the agenda. For all board inquiries, please e-mail [email protected].
BOARD MEETINGS
Last Tuesday of Each Month • 4:00pm
Gathering Room
Unity of Naples welcomes all community members to our monthly Board Meeting, where we cover a range of topics including financial, ministry and board reports regarding ongoing activities. We invite members who wish to address the board regarding an agenda item to submit a request to the Board President 24 hours in advance of the meeting, or 2 weeks in advance to request adding an item to the agenda. For all board inquiries, please e-mail [email protected].
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