Thaxton taking on new role in 2025
Erin Minor will become the vice president of community leadership at the Gulf Coast Community Foundation beginning in March 2025, the Foundation announced on Dec. 10.
Former county Commissioner Jon Thaxton, who has held that position for years, will become director of policy and advocacy in 2025, a news release explains.
“In her new role at Gulf Coast, Minor will create and implement Gulf Coast’s key strategies for achieving the Foundation’s vision of thriving communities with opportunities for all together with our donors and nonprofit partners,” the release notes.
“Erin’s 14-plus years of leading a high-performing organization will bring fresh perspectives and new energy to Gulf Coast,” said Gulf Coast President and CEO Phillip Lanham in the release. “As a leader in affordable housing and mental health support services, Erin is poised to deepen our impact and lead our team to new heights,” Lanham added
Minor serves as the CEO of Harvest House, “a supportive and affordable housing and hunger relief provider with 380 beds and multiple programs” throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties, the release points out. She started her career at Harvest House as a case manager “and worked through the organization, fully grasping its operations and impact potential,” the release continues. “She stepped into the role of executive director in 2010” and then became the chief executive officer in 2018, the release adds. In the latter capacity, Minor “has successfully led and grown Harvest House into the brand and organization we know today,” the release notes.
“With an extensive background and expertise in leadership, transformational growth, and partnerships, Minor plans to deliver measurable social impact and community-centered value to her new role at Gulf Coast,” the release says. “She has a lifelong commitment to leading in service of Florida Gulf Coast communities,” it adds.
Minor holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of South Florida and is a Certified Mental Health Professional (CMHP) and Certified Addictions Professional (CAP), the release notes. She also is a graduate of the Gulf Coast Leadership Institute and is part of Leadership Florida’s Cornerstone Class 42, for 2024-2025, the release points out. Further, Minor serves as a member of the Sarasota-Manatee Continuum of Care Leadership Council, the release says.
Minor will join the Foundation’s Community Leadership team members of Jennifer Johnston, director of community leadership; Hollie Mowry, community leadership associate; and Harriet Thompson, community leadership administrator, and she will partner with Jon Thaxton in his new role, the release adds.