2016 MONOPOLY^® Night Honorary Co-Chairs

Russ Kimball and his wife Marti were selected as Honorary Co-Chairs of the 16th Annual Monopoly^® Night fundraiser reflecting on their long-standing dedication to our community.

Russ is the General Manager of the Sheraton Sand Key Resort on Clearwater Beach, one of the region’s most distinguished hotel properties and host to literally hundreds of community events. Recognized as enjoying the longest continuous leadership role at any major hotel in the state, Russ has brought significant attention to our community and to his leadership skills.

• Hotelier of the Year 2015
• Visit Florida Tourism Board. Founding Member
• Hall of Fame Visit Florida
• Hall of Fame Florida State University Dedman School of Hospitality
• Hall of Fame Hotel & Motel Association/Florida
• Mr. Clearwater, 2010
• Pinellas County Tourism Development, Past Chair
• “Top Ten” Sheraton Hotels/Customer Satisfaction North America
• Phillies “All Star” Community Award, 2015

Russ is a graduate of Florida State University and Marti a graduate of Stetson Law School. They first moved to Clearwater in 1970. While raising two daughters who remain our area, the Kimball’s have been noted leaders in bridging the bay through their engagements with MacDill Air Force Base Central and Special Operations Command, the Wounded Warriors, the Lightning Hockey Organization, Florida Sherriff’s Boys Ranch and Morton Plant Hospital, to name a few.

While Marti has retired from a private law practice, both continue their on-going efforts to enhance our community.