Scott Grant
CEO and Founder
Scott has been a law enforcement k-9 officer for 34 + years, retiring in 2016. He volunteered for the Pasco Sheriff’s Office and the FBI in Quantico with his K-9 MAC HRD partner for 3 years. Traveling many places around the United States. Again, he retired, only because MAC developed a medical condition, limiting her abilities to continue as a HRD K9. In 2011, Scott wanted to bring some happiness into the lives of others, as he had seen so much negativity in the past. He purchased a Santa Suit and started volunteering at various school functions, which led him into starting this charity in 2018. Scott has worn many “hats” over the years, father, husband, deputy, K-9 officer, school resource officer, entrepreneur of many businesses, which has always led him to continue to give back to our community, now as Santa.
Jackie Grant
Vice President & Secretary
Jackie was in the medical profession for the past 37 years, retiring in 2018. She has raised 4 children and now has 10 grandchildren. Her love for children can be seen when she is spending time with her grandbabies. She has been supportive of her husband, Scott, during his career as a law enforcement officer and has endured the worries of being the law enforcement wife. Jackie, along with Scott, purchased a “Mrs. Claus” dress and donned it alongside her husband. They realized the importance of spreading happiness and joy in their community and thus charity was born.
Tonya Oliver Valdes
Board Member
Tonya A. Oliver is a shareholder in the firm Oliver & Fox, P.A. Tonya earned her Bachelor’s degree, with a double major, from Colorado Christian University (1994), and her J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law (1997). Tonya started her legal career as an intern for the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office. Upon completing her certified legal internship, she served as a prosecutor with the Pinellas-Pasco State Attorney’s Office until 2007. She went into to private practice in 2007 to represent injured workers and focus her practice on first responder benefits, workers compensation and pension claims. Tonya has represented claimants in the First District Court of Appeals, including cases that have been instrumental in shaping issues related to the “Heart / Lung Bill”.
Tonya resides in Pinellas County, with her husband and three youngest children. Ricardo, her husband, is a former trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol and successful owner/operator of Wings Etc. restaurant in Palm Harbor. Ricardo and Tonya are committed to supporting local youth, with interest in special needs and foster care.
Michael Carr
Board Member
Mike and his wife, Roz, are residents of Dade City. Mike is Vice President at First Community Bank of America and is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Dade City. He is loving father and grandfather, who’s love for children shines through hosting Santa and Mrs. Claus visits on his front porch year after year during Church Street Christmas.
Roz Carr
Board Member
Roz is a resident of Dade City. When she is not at work at the San Antonio Citizens Credit Union, she is with her husband, Mike and family and grandchildren. She is a God fearing woman, giving to her community alongside her husband Mike.
Amy O’Rourke
Board Member
Amy is married to Tim O’Rourke and they have two children and one granddaughter. Amy is Administrative Director at Florida Association of Licensed Investigators (FALI) and helps her husband with his personal business. She is a member of the Dade City Woman’s Club and enjoys everything connected with her family and spending time with her granddaughter.
Melissa Logan
Board Member
Melissa is a Radiologic Technologist (RT) at Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health . She married to her wonderful husband is the mother of three grown children who make her world complete. Melissa is also a member of the Dade City Woman’s Club.