SARASOTA, FLA.- The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Foundation, Inc. announced newly elected executive officers and appointments of four new members to its Board of Directors for the 2026–2029 term. H. Michael Bush, CEO and owner of Home Resource, Inc., has been elected Board Chair. Joining Bush on the executive leadership slate are E. Marie McKee as Vice Chair, Gregory Parris as Treasurer, and David W. Benfer as Secretary.

The Foundation Board also formally welcomed four new members: Priscila Bala, Jessica Blume, Austin L. Dickinson, and Susan Wetzel Miller. Each newly appointed board member will serve a three-year term extending through June 2029.

“The Ringling Museum of Art Foundation Board is honored to welcome our new officers and new board members to our governing leadership,” says H. Michael Bush, RMAF Board Chair. “Each brings an exceptional record of executive leadership, financial acumen, and passionate civic engagement. As The Ringling continues to preserve the enduring legacy of John and Mable Ringling and advance world-class cultural and educational experiences for our community, the insights and governance of our new trustees will be invaluable to our long-term strategic vision.”

Executive Leadership Slate

• H. Michael Bush, Board Chair: CEO and owner of Sarasota-based contemporary home furnishings firm Home Resource, Inc. A licensed CPA with specialized expertise in start-up and turnaround environments, Bush previously held senior executive roles across the U.S. and Europe with Exxon Mobil, Domino's Pizza UK, and Brinker International franchisees. He has served on the boards of Architecture Sarasota, West Coast Black Theatre Troupe, the Ringling College Library Board, and the Sarasota Ballet, and served as president of the Rosemary District Neighborhood Association from 2003 to 2017.

• E. Marie McKee, Vice Chair: Retired Senior Vice President of Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW), where she led Steuben Glass and served as operating President and CEO of the Corning Museum of Glass. McKee serves on the Board of Directors of Duke Energy and holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Purdue University.

• Gregory Parris, Treasurer: Retired Senior Vice President and CFO of Global Banking and Markets Operations at Bank of America. A CPA with over 40 years of finance leadership at S&P Global, JPMorganChase, and Solomon Bros, Parris holds a B.S. from NYU Stern, an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and NACD.DC corporate directorship certification.

• David W. Benfer, Secretary: Chairman of The Benfer Group LLC and former President and CEO of Saint Raphael Healthcare System, Provena-Saint Joseph / Morris Health Network, and Henry Ford Hospital. Benfer is a former Chairman of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and earned degrees from Wittenberg University and Xavier University.

The Ringling Museum of Art Foundation is grateful for the service of previous Board Chair Margaret D. Hausberg as well as the following officers who completed their Board terms this past summer: Rebecca Donelson, Elma Glisson, Kelly Romanoff, Mayra Schmidt, Mercedes Soler-Martinez, Kirk Ke Wang.