President
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.
Vice President
Brian Jones
is a life-long Naples resident and has attended Unity of Naples for over 25 years. He has previously served six years on the Unity of Naples Board of Trustees as a former Vice President and President. Brian feels he’s being called to help stabilize the church through much anticipated growth with our new ministry team. He has also served the music ministry as resident drummer for over 12 years. Brian's wife, parents, children and grandchildren all attend Unity of Naples.
Favorite Quote:
"Detach from drama and create your life deliberately."
–Author Unknown
Fun Fact:
Brian owns a local construction company and enjoys tennis and travel.
Treasurer
Sudie Minamyer
began life in a suburb of Chicago. She spent her career in education, starting as a Math and English Teacher, to School Psychologist, and finally to Elementary Principal. She and her husband moved to Naples fifteen years ago and she has been learning and growing in Unity ever since.
Favorite Quote:
"I have found that if you love life, life will love you back."
–Arthur Rubenstein
Fun Fact:
Sudie once helped paddle rafts with a group of fourteen people on a two-week trip down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.
Secretary
Madeline Meehan
has been attending Unity of Naples since 1997, and was privileged to have three years with Founding Minister Jack Kern. She was in the original Prayer Chaplain program and served for 10 years, and rejoined in 2023. She was a counter, usher, and member of the Choir for 18 years and a Platform Assistant for 8 years. Her greatest joy was doing Outreach for 12 years, serving Avalon Elementary School, Grace Place, Youth Haven and the East Naples Sheriff Department through various events and fundraisers. She is a retired R.N. and a Reiki Master who aims to live by the Unity Principles every day.
Favorite Quote:
"Do unto others as you would want done to you."
–The Golden Rule
Fun Fact:
Madeline has climbed & hiked mountains in New Hampshire and Maine, and was an avid Cross Country Skier.
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!
Alternate
Doug Kraft
moved to Naples in 2019, where he was drawn to Unity of Naples with Divine direction shortly after his arrival. He currently serves as a chaplain for Avow Hospice and has been in pastoral care for over 20 years. He considers Unity of Naples the greatest spiritual home in his journey and is honored to learn with this growing community. Doug enjoys reading, music, and people.
Favorite Quote:
"Dream like you will live forever and live each day as if it is your last."
–James Dean
Fun Fact:
Doug enjoys hiking and used to climb mountains. He has completed four total climbs up to peaks as high as 14,000 feet.
Alternate
Victor Presto
has had the opportunity to travel all over the world through the start of his career in the airline industry, meeting people from all backgrounds and cultures, and experiencing so many beautiful places. After his son was diagnosed with Autism he went back to school and became a Registered Nurse, working in a medical/psychiatric unit at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. After moving to Naples in 2010, he, his wife Diane and son Michael started The MVP Autism Foundation, where Victor has served as President for the past 15 years.
Favorite Quote:
"The quietest people have the loudest minds."
–Dr. Stephen Hawking
Fun Fact:
Victor was an executive producer of a disco musical group in the 1980s.
President
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.
Vice President
Brian Jones
is a life-long Naples resident and has attended Unity of Naples for over 25 years. He has previously served six years on the Unity of Naples Board of Trustees as a former Vice President and President. Brian feels he’s being called to help stabilize the church through much anticipated growth with our new ministry team. He has also served the music ministry as resident drummer for over 12 years. Brian's wife, parents, children and grandchildren all attend Unity of Naples.
Favorite Quote:
"Detach from drama and create your life deliberately."
–Author Unknown
Fun Fact:
Brian owns a local construction company and enjoys tennis and travel.
Treasurer
Sudie Minamyer
began life in a suburb of Chicago. She spent her career in education, starting as a Math and English Teacher, to School Psychologist, and finally to Elementary Principal. She and her husband moved to Naples fifteen years ago and she has been learning and growing in Unity ever since.
Favorite Quote:
"I have found that if you love life, life will love you back."
–Arthur Rubenstein
Fun Fact:
Sudie once helped paddle rafts with a group of fourteen people on a two-week trip down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.
Secretary
Madeline Meehan
has been attending Unity of Naples since 1997, and was privileged to have three years with Founding Minister Jack Kern. She was in the original Prayer Chaplain program and served for 10 years, and rejoined in 2023. She was a counter, usher, and member of the Choir for 18 years and a Platform Assistant for 8 years. Her greatest joy was doing Outreach for 12 years, serving Avalon Elementary School, Grace Place, Youth Haven and the East Naples Sheriff Department through various events and fundraisers. She is a retired R.N. and a Reiki Master who aims to live by the Unity Principles every day.
Favorite Quote:
"Do unto others as you would want done to you."
–The Golden Rule
Fun Fact:
Madeline has climbed & hiked mountains in New Hampshire and Maine, and was an avid Cross Country Skier.
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!
Alternate
Doug Kraft
moved to Naples in 2019, where he was drawn to Unity of Naples with Divine direction shortly after his arrival. He currently serves as a chaplain for Avow Hospice and has been in pastoral care for over 20 years. He considers Unity of Naples the greatest spiritual home in his journey and is honored to learn with this growing community. Doug enjoys reading, music, and people.
Favorite Quote:
"Dream like you will live forever and live each day as if it is your last."
–James Dean
Fun Fact:
Doug enjoys hiking and used to climb mountains. He has completed four total climbs up to peaks as high as 14,000 feet.
Alternate
Victor Presto
has had the opportunity to travel all over the world through the start of his career in the airline industry, meeting people from all backgrounds and cultures, and experiencing so many beautiful places. After his son was diagnosed with Autism he went back to school and became a Registered Nurse, working in a medical/psychiatric unit at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. After moving to Naples in 2010, he, his wife Diane and son Michael started The MVP Autism Foundation, where Victor has served as President for the past 15 years.
Favorite Quote:
"The quietest people have the loudest minds."
–Dr. Stephen Hawking
Fun Fact:
Victor was an executive producer of a disco musical group in the 1980s.
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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