Maria Knapp

Maria Knapp has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Maria currently serves as the Executive Vice President at Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, a position they have held since February 2021. Prior to this, they held various roles within the same organization, including Vice President of Donor and Legislative Affairs and Vice President of Donor Relations. Maria also worked as Director of Marketing, Director of Appeals, Direct Mail Manager, and Office Manager at Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches.

Before joining Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Maria owned Knapp Business Consultants from October 1996 to January 2001. Maria previously worked as the Trade Book Manager at Barnes and Noble Bookstore from July 1994 to August 1996, and as a Marketing Assistant at Carriage Club of Jacksonville from July 1993 to July 1994.

Maria Knapp obtained their Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration and Management from Lake City Community College in 1993. Maria further pursued their education and completed their Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of North Florida - College of Business Administration between 1993 and 1996. Maria Knapp then went on to pursue their Master of Business Administration degree in Marketing at Columbia Southern University from 2005 to 2006.