Meet the LSPOA Board of Directors 2021

Typically,  Lido Shores hosts an Annual Meeting in January, typically at one of the area Yacht Clubs... and typically neighbors spend the evening rubbing elbows, catching up in person and meeting the new and returning LSPOA Board of Directors.

But we are not living in typical times.  The Annual Meeting has been postponed until late March for now.  So, instead, we'd like to introduce you to our three new and six-returning board members who'll be serving LSPOA in 2021.  

Board members are elected for 2-year terms, and meet once a month, primarily in season.  

LSPOA OFFICERS

Dennis Bischoff - President

I was born in Middleton, WI.  After graduating with a degree in Business from the University of Wisconsin, eventually becoming VP of Sales for Anderson Bakeries.  I lived in Philadelphia and was married to Mary Lee in 1987.  Sarasota was love at first sight when we visited friends in 1998.  When our friends were building a house at 1345 Westway, we bought the house across the street at 1348 Westway.  

After starting my own company with my son in law we were able to spend more time here.  We always liked modern homes and the neighborhood of Lido Shores, so in 2017 we leveled our house and built a new one. Now I am active everyday but instead of commuting to Lancaster, PA  for work, I play golf, tennis and have a passion for pickle ball. My LSPOA presidency has been the highlight of 2020.

Stuart Cassell - Vice-President

Stuart Bernard  Cassell was born January 6, 1939 in Brooklyn, N.Y., and grew up rooting for his beloved Brooklyn Dodgers (Boys Of Summer).  Stu is a graduate of Lake Forest College, Class of 56’ and Brooklyn Law School, Class of 60’

An Attorney in Private Practice, he is still working as a Healthcare and Patient Advocate.
He's married to Miriam Cassell, a renowned artist for 57 years.  They has been full time residents of Lido Shores for 24 years.They have two children: Lance Scott M.D. and Bria, a kindergarten Teacher, and four Grandchildren: David, Joshua, Alayna and Ari

Stu plays competitive tennis and golf, is an avid reader, and history buff, and, last but not least a long suffering Mets and Jets fan.

Cathy Voigts - Secretary/Treasurer

Cathy, husband Jan and their black cat, Pepper, have been part-timers in Lido Shores since 2014.  They moved from Greenwich, CT to live here full time in 2019.  Now retired, Cathy spent her career in the financial industry in New York City,  holding various positions in capital markets, bank supervision and compliance.  

Cathy volunteers as a financial mentor in a new United Way program designed to help individuals establish better budgeting and savings habits.  She looks forward to introducing more of her neighbors to the wonders of the Bay Side of Lido Shores.

LSPOA Board Members

Sue Weitendorf - Returning Board Member

Sue Weitendorf spent the last 12 years living between Sonoma, CA and Longboat Key, FL before purchasing her home in Lido Shores. She considered herself “bi-coastal”, living in two wonderful areas. Her career started as a Medical Technologist before transitioning into the sales and marketing areas of Syntex/Syva and Dey Laboratories.  Later she started Solutions Plus, a trade show and event company providing strategic trade show planning and exhibit staff training.

 

In 2000, as a hobby Weitendorf established TimberPaws cattery breeding, raising and showing Scottish Folds, British Shorthairs and Selkirk Rex’s over the years. As a result, she has had several National and Regional breed winners and awards in CFA and TICA.

Sue was born and raised in Joliet, Il and attended Drake University in Des Moines, Ia. Her interests include traveling, entertaining, volunteering, kayaking and playing Mah Jongg.

Katie Best Lloyd - Second Term Board Member

Katie Best has been a resident of Lido Shores since 2013. She is an avid lover of animals of all kinds. She enjoys photography and nature. She is a  property manager and pet sitter for many in the neighborhood and some properties on Longboat and Bird key as well. 

Katie also handles new LSPOA memberships and gate clickers.  She is always willing to stop and chat if you see her out and about. 

Fikry Isaac - New Board Member

Founder & Chief executive officer of WellWorld Consulting. Offering strategic advisory, market research and board level support to public and private sector clients focused on global health and wellness strategies, policies and solutions.

In his former role, he served as the Vice President of Global Health Services and Chief Medical Officer for Johnson & Johnson. 

Dr. Isaac is a pioneer in the field of workplace health promotion and global health, and has introduced innovative approaches to improve the health and well-being of populations. He is a published author in this field and continues to research population health interventions, using rigorous scientific methods to ensure that these interventions deliver meaningful outcomes. 

In 2016, he was the recipient of the Global Wellness Institute Award “Leader in Workplace Wellness”, and most recently, he was the recipient of the 2019 Health Enhancement Research Organization Bill Withmer Leadership Award 

Kimberly Peterson - New Board Member

My husband, Bruce, and I purchased 1125 Center Place in February of 2019 and moved into our home in October of that year.  We officially moved from Detroit to Sarasota (although we do return north for the summer months since we are not used to Sarasota summer heat!).  We love living in Lido Shores - we came for the architecture, but we quickly learned it's the people who live here that make this neighborhood so special.

I am a native Michigander.  In 2002, we made the move to Detroit, staying there until we moved to Lido Shores.  While with the State Department, I worked in American citizen services and also served as a community liaison officer.  When we returned to Washington, I spent several years in research for one of the nation's leading executive recruiting companies.  At the age of fifty, I finally figured out what it was I really love doing - floral design - and that's what I've been doing ever since.

Bruce and I have three sons, ages 35, 31, and 26.   You have probably seen me out walking our dogs.  We have three - two goldendoodles and a Norfolk terrier.  If we haven't met, I hope you'll stop and introduce yourself the next time you see me!

I look forward to working with the LSPOA board to continue to make this a wonderful place to live

Lois Trotochau - Second Term Board Member

Originally from Knoxville TN.  Met my husband David in Playa del Rey CA where he sold me my first house. We came to Sarasota in 1985 and started Yacht Harbor Realty. Over the years we have lived on Bird Key, Lido Beach, St Armands, and Lido Shores twice. 

We built 5- homes and remodeled several others in this area but love Lido Shores best. 

You will see me frequently walking my new best friend Polly around the neighborhood.  

Peter Stelian - New Board Member

Peter was born in Romania and his parents escaped when he was almost 3- years old. He grew up in Philadelphia and attended the University of Pennsylvania and then worked in New York before going to Chicago for his MBA at Northwestern. He’s lived there for the past 33 years. His wife Helene and he have twin daughters (Bianca and Indigo) and they’ve recently gotten a new puppy, Marley, a mini Golden doodle. 

Peter runs a real estate investment firm based in Chicago. He and his family love to travel and particularly go off the beaten path. They look forward to spending more time in Sarasota and becoming a member of the welcoming LSPOA community.