Sarasota Military Academy Board of Directors

As a nonprofit, tuition-free, public charter school operating in Sarasota County, the Sarasota Military Academy has a governing board of directors comprised of community members who volunteer and share their time, talents, and resources. These professional and experienced men and women guide and steward the mission, vision, philosophy, and resources of the Academy.

SMA Board of Directors Meeting

18 November 2025 at 2:30pm

SMA High School, 801 N. Orange Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236

 

Agenda

If you'd like to attend the meeting virtually, please register here.


 

Strategic Plan

SMA Board of Directors

2025-26 Meeting Schedule

SMA Charter ContractRevised Bylaws

Parent Liaison:

Amber Martin

ptcc@oursma.org

SCHOOL GRADE = C


 

SMA Board of Directors

Dr. Thomas J. McElheny

Chair, Former Capt, USMC

Erica Gregory

Vice Chair, Lt Col, USAF (Ret)

Peter Skokos

Treasurer

Benjamin M. Knisely

Secretary, COL, USA (Ret)

Herb Jones

Chair Emeritus

Scott Lempe

Director, Lt Col, USAF (Ret)

Carlos Moreira

Director, 1st Sgt, USMC Reservist

Jerry Neff

Director, BG, USA (Ret)

Charles Shugg

Director, Brig Gen, USAF (Ret)

Ron Skipper

Director, Former Capt, USAF

Richard Swoope Jr.

Director, COL, USA (Ret)

Michael Tollerton

Director, Former CPT, USA

William Scott Wallace

Director, GEN, USA (Ret)

SMA Board Minutes

Read Ahead Documents