About

Our Team

Administration

Steve Bissonnette, President

Steve Bissonnette

President
Since 2015

About Steve

A Lakeland resident since 1988, Bissonnette holds a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Florida State University. He previously worked for the City of Lakeland, where he was Assistant Director of the Community Development Department. After volunteering as a VISTE Board member for six years, Steve has served as VISTE’s President since 2015.

His professional career spans several areas of expertise, with experience in urban planning, public administration, and non-profit management.

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Dorothy Blackwell

Dorothy Blackwell

Development Manager
Since 2019

About Dorothy

Dorothy began working at VISTE in 2019 as a Development Assistant. She works closely with the Development Director and President, assisting with fundraising, grants, social media, and the newsletter.

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Dilsey Cassel - viste Executive Assistant

Dilsey Cassel

Executive Assistant
Since 2017

About Dilsey

Dilsey joined the VISTE team in 2017. She provides administrative support for the President and assists with Board meetings and related activities. As the main Receptionist at the front desk, Dilsey is also a key frontline staff member. 

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Valentina Ledezma

Valentina Ledezma

Bookkeeper
Since 2022

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Program Services

Patricia Wright

Patricia Wright

Program Director
Since 2017

About Patricia

Patricia Wright began working for VISTE in 2017 as Food Distribution Coordinator and now serves as Program Director, overseeing all aspects of VISTE’s program operations. Patricia has considerable nonprofit experience and retired from a 20-year career in education. She holds graduate degrees in Educational Leadership and Non-Profit Management.

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Tucker Bradshaw - viste Warehouse Manager

Tucker Bradshaw

Warehouse Manager
Since 2018

About Tucker

Tucker began with VISTE in 2017 as a volunteer and joined the staff as Warehouse Coordinator in 2018. He can frequently be seen driving a forklift, moving pallets of donated food and other supplies in the warehouse. He also performs or coordinates repairs and upgrades to the facility.

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Bethany Masters

Bethany Masters

Volunteer and Events Manager
Since 2023

About Bethany

Bethany joined VISTE in April of 2023 after working as a Human Resources Manager for many years. Prior to moving to Florida, Bethany received education in Nursing, Business Management and Psychology. Throughout, Bethany enjoyed volunteering in New York as an EMT, Fire Fighter, and at the SPCA. Locally, she also volunteered at the Dream Center, and at Gapway Church.

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Patty Johnson

Patty Johnson

Volunteer and Events Assistant
Since 2021

Dee McCants - viste Supplemental Groceries Coordinator

Dee McCants

Supplemental Groceries Coordinator
Since 2019

About Dee

Dee joined VISTE in 2019 as Supplemental Groceries Coordinator. Prior to becoming a VISTE staff member, Dee volunteered for VISTE for more than 15 years, delivering hot meals and supplemental groceries. In her current position she coordinates 100+ volunteers to provide supplemental food to some of our most at-risk seniors.

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Mickey Norman

Mickey Norman

Client Services Manager
Since 2022

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Tracey Moore - viste driver

Tracey Moore

Client Services Coordinator
Since 2019

Sue Potter

Sue Potter

Hot Meals Coordinator
Since 2021

Sue started volunteering with VISTE in November of 2020. Prior to becoming the Hot Meals Coordinator in June of 2021, she volunteered as a hot meals driver and also helped with the supplemental grocery pickup and delivery programs. In her new position, she will be coordinating all aspects of the delivery of hot meals to our valued seniors. 

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Client Transport Services

Stacey Cooper

Stacey Cooper

Transportation Manager
Since 2021
Rodney Biegasiewicz - viste Transportation Manager

Rodney Biegasiewicz

Transportation Assistant
Since 2017
Michelle Hinds - viste driver

Michelle Hinds

Since 2013
Marcia Bell - viste driver

Marcia Bell

Since 2013
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Dorothy Carter

Since 2013
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April Robinson

Since 2017
Kathy Williams - VISTE Driver

Kathy Williams

Since 2006
Bill Anderson

Bill Anderson

Since 2022
helen-alexander

Helen Alexander

Since 2023
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