Tami Cullens

She has served on the Board since 2006, representing Highlands County. She was born and raised in Highlands County, graduated from Avon Park High School, and earned her bachelor’s degree in retail from Webber International University. For 21 years, Cullens was a member of the SFSC Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors, and served as secretary, vice president, and president. Her tenure ended in 2018. As a member of the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) Trustees Commission, she served as secretary, treasurer, chair elect, and led for two years as chair. She is involved in her family business, Saxon Groves, Inc. Cullens is a member of the Highlands County Cattlewomen’s Association, a former member of the Highlands County Outreach Board of Good Shepherd Hospice, has been a mentor with Take Stock in Children, and chaired the Florida Hospital Heartland Division’s benefit galas for many years. She also served on the board for Florida Healthy Kids from 2013-2018. Since 2015, Cullens has served on the board of directors for The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) and her term expires in 2022. She has represented the Southern Region of ACCT as chair for three years.