Our Team

Georgia Peacock

Director of Programming & Events
georgia.peacock@vipam.org

Georgia Peacock brings more than 30 years of diverse leadership and community experience to her role as Director of Programming & Events. Her background includes 20 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, as well as 15 years of experience in building and development.

Georgia has also served as a Director of Development for a local arts organization and has been actively involved with numerous nonprofit committees, fundraising initiatives, and community events throughout her career. Most recently, she has worked in high school athletics, supporting student-athletes and coaches, while continuing her passion for coaching and mentoring young people.

With a strong background in hospitality, development, fundraising, event planning, and community engagement, Georgia is excited to bring her experience and love for people to the Venice Community Center, creating programs and events that make the VCC a welcoming and vibrant gathering place for the entire community.

Anthony Rivera

Director of Operations
anthony.rivera@vipam.org

With more than 20 years of experience in public safety, security operations, law enforcement, national security, and community engagement, Anthony Rivera brings a diverse background in leadership, risk management, emergency preparedness, and operational excellence.

Prior to joining VIPAM, Anthony served as a Lee County Sheriff’s Deputy and as a Park Ranger for the City of Cape Coral. During his law enforcement career, he was a member of a specialized emergency response team, receiving advanced training in critical incident management, emergency response, and public safety operations. His professional experience also includes supporting national security initiatives, where he developed expertise in threat assessment, emergency preparedness, security management, and risk mitigation.

Sarah Dunley

Operations & Events Coordinator
sarah.dunley@vipam.org

Sarah Dunley is the Operations and Events Coordinator at the Venice Community Center. She brings a background in customer service, bookkeeping, and finance, along with a passion for organization and community engagement. After spending 15 years raising her two sons, Sarah transitioned into the professional world and spent the past several years working as a bookkeeper.

Sarah enjoys working with people and creating positive experiences for others. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, reading, hiking, and exploring the outdoors. She is excited to be part of the Venice Community Center and looks forward to connecting with and serving the community.

Board Members

Michael Hartley

Executive Producer + President

Bonnie Hartley

Secretary / Treasurer

Tom Edwards

Board Member

Peter Fazio

Board Member

Beatrice Holt

Board Member

Bob Klingbeil, Jr.

Board Member

Joy Satterlee

Board Member

Staff

Derek Blankenship

Executive Director

Jon Devries

Director of Development

Erin Blankenship

Director of Academic & Admin Services

Eli Jason

Director of Community Outreach

David Hershey

Director of Artistic Operations

Joel Smith

Technical Director

Sam Hammonds

Production Assistant

Lauren Maturo

Box Office Assistant