Board of Directors

Sue Dean started her work with the Development Team of The Buggy Bunch in January 2017. She was drawn to the organization’s sense of community and wants to be part of helping meet the needs of local mothers and sharing the love of Jesus with them. She graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a B.A. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. She homeschooled all three of her children and currently volunteers at a private Christian school on the athletic fundraising team and volunteers with classroom teachers to help determine kindergarten readiness. In her free time, Sue enjoys spending time with her family, scrapbooking and taking photographs. She and Tim have been married for over 28 years.

Favorite Children's Book: Little House on the Prairie By Laura Ingles Wilder

Kathy Minix moved to Vero Beach in 1985 and graduated from VBHS in 1987. After graduating from The University of Central Florida, she married her husband, Sean Minix in 1994. They have four sons, Sean, Zack, Riley and Grady. Kathy is currently the Finance Unit Director at The Indian River Sheriff’s Office. She previously served as the Executive Director of The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation. Kathy is a member of St. Helen’s Parish and is involved in the Marriage and Family Ministry. She is passionate about marriage and preservation of the family. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and serving her church and community.

Favorite Children’s Book: A Mother’s Poem by Helen Millman

Richard Overfield and his wife Debra joined The Buggy Bunch Development Team in June 2019 and Richard became the Board Treasurer March 2021. Richard graduated with an accounting degree from Tennessee Temple University in 1982. He is an Enroll Agent with the Department of Treasury and is enrolled to practice before the Internal Revenue Service to represent clients. Richard & Debra were married in the Florida Keys in 1982 and lived there until 2017 when they sold their accounting and tax practice to their staff and retired to Vero Beach. They have a son, Ryan, in Port Saint Lucie and a son, Nathan, in Denver. Richard and his wife enjoy travel and spending time with their grandchildren in Denver. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and is led to serve in whatever ministries the Holy Spirit desires. He attends Calvary Chapel Vero Beach.

Teresa Pastor and her husband George have been married since 1988 and have lived in Vero Beach since 1991. Their growing family includes two daughters, Rachel and Grace; two sons, Daniel and Andrew; two sons-in-law, Robert and Matt; and three grandchildren, Lia, Simon, Eloise, and Eliana. Teresa has enjoyed homeschooling her children and teaching other students literature, writing, and apologetics. She also edits part-time. Teresa enjoys getting to know other moms at The Buggy Bunch Bible studies and exercise classes, and she loves serving them as a member of the board.

Favorite Children’s Book: Chronicles of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis

Sue is a graduate of Roberts Weslyan College in Chili, NY where she earned a B.S. in Human Resource Management and Accounting. She worked various places in New York and retired as Comptroller from Quail Valley Golf Club in 2008. She has been married to Kenneth Bartl for 21 years and has five children and nine grandchildren. She and Ken have lived in Vero Beach since 2000. Sue served for three years as Chairperson of the Women’s Ministry Counsel at First Church of God and currently teaches women’s Bible Study. The Lord has given her a great love for all His women and she feels privileged to serve in Women’s Ministry. Sue received salvation as a child and her love for the Lord Jesus Christ has only grown throughout the years as He, through the Holy Spirit, has nurtured, convicted, forgiven and drawn her closer to Himself. It is her great pleasure to serve Him as He desires.

Favorite Children’s Book: Where the Sidewalk Ends, by Shel Silverstein

Sue was born in Marlborough, Massachusetts and is married to Ralph Carter ("The Maine Yankee Woodworker"). They have two sons, two daughters, and five grandsons. She graduated from Marlborough High School in Massachusetts and later attended Fisher Junior College in Boston, Barry University in Miami Shores, and the University of Maine in Orono. She is a retired counselor, teacher and administrative assistant with the School District of Indian River County. She is also a retired volunteer for Indian River County EMS where she served as an EMT and the Indian River County Sheriff's Office where she volunteered as a Victim Advocate. Sue currently attends Pillar Community Church where she serves as a Prayer Team coordinator. Sue volunteers at the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Leadership Team/Ambassador and in the Military Moms Prayer Group. Sue is inspired by the leadership and vision of The Buggy Bunch.

Favorite Children’s Book: The Little Engine That Could, by Watty Piper

Jamie Miller joined the Buggy Bunch team in 2020 using her passion to bring life and beauty to our events. Her greatest joy has been seeing the Lord’s faithful hand in her life, in her marriage to Randy, in raising three amazing children and in many years of church ministry. An Ohio native, she has enjoyed living in the Florida sunshine since 2008. In this season of life she is learning how to keep her heart full when her nest is empty, the new dance of being a mother in law and what a complete joy grand babies are! She is honored to serve on the board of an organization that understands the vital need of supporting moms and children by meeting them where they are and loving them like Jesus.

Justin has been a practicing attorney since 2011 and is licensed in Florida and Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Larissa, have been married since 2016 and together they have two amazing children. Larissa is a full-time mother and still finds the time to deliver babies as a labor and delivery nurse. The Millers moved to Indian River County in 2021. As a young family moving to a new area, they were trusting the Lord for friends and community. The Lord answered their prayers through the Buggy Bunch. Larissa and their two children quickly became regular attendees at Buggy Bunch events. It is this experience that led Justin and Larissa to become enthusiastic advocates for the vital role the Buggy Bunch plays in strengthening and supporting families in our community. Justin joined the Board of Directors in 2024.

Erin grew up in Milwaukee, WI and met her husband, Joe, in college during a semester abroad in Europe. Joe is from Minnesota, and both he and Erin had always wanted to live in a warmer climate, so they decided to move to Vero Beach after they married in 2006. Erin and Joe have four kids: Noah, Leah, Ella and Koen. Erin has been a part of The Buggy Bunch from its beginning and is so thankful for the opportunities it has given her to not only make new friends but to support other moms in our community as well.

Paul Westcott has been a Board Certified Workers' Compensation Attorney since 1999. In addition, Paul is Florida Supreme Court Certified as a Circuit Civil and Family Law Mediator. Not only does Paul help his clients resolve issues and achieve their desired outcomes, but he has continually used his expertise to help TBB in a tremendous way. His heart for families is a huge asset to TBB and we are thrilled to have him serving on our board.