The Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
Tony Samuels
As President of the Board of Directors, Tony Samuels provides visionary leadership and steadfast governance for the Lighthouse Gospel Mission. Deeply committed to the mission’s core values of faith, community outreach, and compassionate service, Tony guides the organization's strategic direction to ensure it continues to effectively meet the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of individuals and families throughout the Tampa Bay area. Under his leadership, the board works collaboratively to expand community support initiatives, foster meaningful partnerships, and uphold a profound standard of stewardship for the mission's future.
VICE PRESIDENT
Jeannette Samuels
As Vice President of the Board of Directors, Jeannette Samuels brings dedicated leadership and a compassionate heart to the Lighthouse Gospel Mission. Working hand-in-hand with leadership and community partners, she helps champion initiatives that uplift families and individuals in need throughout the Tampa Bay area. Jeannette’s steadfast commitment to service and operational excellence ensures that the mission continues to provide a beacon of hope, spiritual growth, and practical support to the local community.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
RALPH STINSON
As Chairman of the Board, Ralph Stinson provides steady guidance and long-term vision for the Lighthouse Gospel Mission. Grounded in a deep dedication to the mission's faith-based principles, Ralph works alongside fellow board members and community leaders to steer strategic growth and ensure sound governance. His commitment to faithful stewardship helps strengthen the mission’s outreach, fostering an environment where individuals and families throughout the Tampa Bay area can find hope, support, and lasting community.
MEMBER
Diane Stinson
As a dedicated member of the Board of Directors, Diane Stinson brings a profound, lifelong connection to the Lighthouse Gospel Mission. As the daughter of the mission’s founder, J.A. Lennard, and serving alongside her husband, Ralph, Diane carries forward a rich family legacy rooted in faith, compassion, and community service. Her deep-seated history with the mission and heartfelt dedication to its founding principles help guide board decisions, ensuring that the organization continues to be a welcoming sanctuary of hope and spiritual support for individuals and families throughout the Tampa Bay area.
MEMBER
Calvin Williams
As a dedicated member of the Board of Directors, Calvin Williams brings a deeply personal perspective and valuable real-world experience to the Lighthouse Gospel Mission. As a proud graduate of the Faith Home program, Calvin is living proof of the transformative power of the mission's work, offering firsthand insight into the spiritual and personal renewal it provides. Alongside his lived experience, he brings practical leadership as a business owner, helping guide the board with a strong blend of operational wisdom, community dedication, and an unwavering commitment to helping others find restoration and hope throughout the Tampa Bay area.
MEMBER
Michael Carter
As a dedicated member of the Board of Directors, Michael Carter brings a powerful blend of personal testimony and active community outreach to the Lighthouse Gospel Mission. Having experienced personal transformation as a graduate of the Faith Home program, Michael offers an authentic, firsthand understanding of the mission's life-changing impact. Today, he continues to serve and multiply that impact through his work with Victor Newman Ministries, partnering as an essential food distribution ally to help provide nourishment, dignity, and hope to individuals and families in need across the Tampa Bay area.