Canandaigua National Trust Company of Florida (CNTF) board member, Christine Jennings, has been named one of the Community Video Archives 2018 Hall of fame Inductees.
Community Video Archives, a non-profit organization, was established in 1990.
Community Video Archives (CVA) professionally produces video biographies of outstanding living individuals chosen for the CVA Hall of Fame. These videos can be borrowed from any Sarasota County Public Library at no charge. The videos are also available to all students and staff of the Sarasota County School System.
Christine Jennings, is one of four Hall of Fame honorees featured this year, and was formally recognized at the CVA Hall of Fame Luncheon in April. As well as her role as Board Member for CNTF, Jennings also serves on the Foundation Board of New College. Jennings was founding president of Sarasota Bank. In her 14 years she held titles of President, CEO, Chairman of the Board, and Director. Her strong banking background was beneficial in the CEO role of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, where she developed a strategic plan to help stabilize the organization and become financially sound. Jennings is past president of The John & Mabel Ringling Museum and the Sarasota Ballet. She has won numerous awards for her humanitarianism and leadership within the Sarasota community.