VERO BEACH — United Way of Indian River County announces the election of three new members to its Board of Directors: Dr. David Becker, John F. Beckert, and Alan S. Polackwich, Sr.
“United Way is honored to welcome each of these outstanding new board members. Each one brings diverse perspectives, exceptional leadership, and philanthropic expertise to the vital work we do,” said Chris Loftus, United Way Board Chair.
Dr. David Becker is a thirty-five year resident of Indian River County and current retiree. A clinical cardiologist, his most recent private practice was here in Vero Beach and at the Indian River Medical Center.
Becker served as United Way Board Chairman in 1987-88 and was Campaign Co-Chair in 1988-89. He’s served as a trustee of the Indian River Hospital District, eight years as Town Councilman and Vice Mayor of Indian River Shores, and is currently a Board Director of VNA Hospice of the Treasure Coast.
John Beckert comes from Connecticut with a background in the banking industry. He is currently Vice-Chairman and Secretary of the Board of Directors of Troy Corporation, Treasurer and a Director of the Atlantic Classical Orchestra, and a Director of Navy League of the United States Treasure Coast Council 334.
Alan Polackwich, Sr., is County Attorney for Indian River County. He’s past Executive Vice-President and General Counsel of Riverside National Bank of Florida, and partner at Clem, Polackwich, Vocelle & Berg.
Polackwich has served as Chair of the Board of Governors, United Ways of Florida, Chair of the United Way of Indian River County Board of Directors, United Way Campaign Co-Chair, Chairman of the Compliance Committee and Corporate Secretary for Indian River Medical Center Board of Directors, and Chairman and member of numerous other community organizations. He has been awarded the Ralph King Award for long term service to United Way.
United Way Board of Directors Officers for 2013-2014 are Chris Loftus, Chair, Randy Riley, Chair-Elect, Melissa Medlock, Treasurer, Scott Alexander, Secretary, and Gerry Thistle, Past Chair.
