Our Board

Board Member

Tobey Hunter

Tobey Hunter is a passionate community leader who believes that the greatest impact comes from serving others with compassion, integrity, and purpose. With more than 25 years of leadership experience in local government, public administration, and community engagement, she has dedicated her career to building strong partnerships, improving the quality of life for residents, and creating opportunities that strengthen the communities she calls home. Her experience leading complex organizations, collaborating with public and private partners, and developing innovative solutions has equipped her to make a meaningful difference both professionally and through volunteer service.

As a founding board member of Citrus Aid Cancer Foundation and a cancer survivor, Tobey is honored to help support individuals and families facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis. She is committed to advancing the Foundation's mission by fostering community partnerships, increasing awareness, and ensuring that local cancer patients receive compassionate support when they need it most. A lifelong advocate for service, Tobey believes that kindness, collaboration, and giving back are the cornerstones of a stronger community, and she is proud to be part of an organization dedicated to bringing hope and help to neighbors throughout Citrus County.

Board Member

Gene McGee

Mr. McGee has over 35 years of experience working for and with local and state government in Florida. He is currently a Partner in Sunrise Consulting Group which is focused on representing clients before state government in Florida.

In addition to his private consulting experience, Mr. McGee has served as Legislative Affairs Director for the Florida Department of State, Staff Director for Policy in the House Republican Office and as Chief Deputy Clerk of Courts in Citrus County.

Active in Republican politics for over 30 years, Mr. McGee served as Field Director for Florida House Campaigns in 1992 and 1994 and Director of State Senate Campaigns for the Florida Republican Party during the 2002 cycle. He continues to consult and advise on numerous statewide, legislative, and local campaigns.

In Citrus County Mr. McGee is active in the community and, in addition to Citrus Aid Cancer, served as a board member for the Citrus County Education Foundation and the United Way of Citrus County. He also served for 10 years as an appointed member of the County’s Tourism Development Council.

Mr. McGee is married to his wife Jennifer, has four children: Savannah, Travis, Mikayla, and Jaxson, along with three grandchildren: Kinsley, Easton and Addison.

Board Member

Marc Shapot

Marc is a Florida state class "A" Certified Air Conditioning contractor since 1986. He dedicated 20 years to the College of Central Florida, serving to manage campus facilities and security for the Citrus campus until his retirement in 2020. Marc has a strong background in community leadership, having volunteered as a Scoutmaster, and Little League baseball coach and manager, is a current member and past president of the Rotary Club of Crystal River, and served on the Board of Governors for Leadership Citrus.

Marc has played an active role in various cancer walks, serving as both team captain and committee member/ organizer. Additionally, Marc co-founded Nature Coast Cancer Crusaders and served as its first president.

Board Member

Mary Pericht

Mary Pericht has been married to Richard for 42 years with 4 children and 10 grandchildren. She lives in Citrus County for 57 years and is a native Floridan. Mary recently retired from banking after 40 years. She currently serves on the board of the SECO Foundation and an Ambassador for the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce. Her home church of Seven Rivers is my happy place as I love the Lord with all my heart, and her hobby is helping people.

Board Member

Patti Wood

A lifelong Citrus County resident, I was honored to be the first baby born at Citrus Memorial Hospital in 1964. I have been blessed with a wonderful husband since 1985 and an amazing son, born in 1991.

My journey in cancer fundraising began after my husband was diagnosed with cancer in 1999 and thankfully declared cancer-free in May 2000. I joined a local Relay for Life team, eventually serving as team captain and event chair before joining the Citrus County chapter of the American Cancer Society.

In 2013, after serving as Board Chair, I joined colleagues in founding Citrus Aid Cancer Society. I am incredibly proud and grateful for the support our foundation has been able to provide to so many local families facing cancer. While I no longer serve as President of Citrus Aid Cancer Society, I am honored to continue serving on the Board and remain committed to helping our Citrus County community.

Cancer Navigator

Wendy Hall

Bio coming soon.

Founding Member

Joseph Bennett

Bio coming soon.