Marilyn Becker

Marilyn was born in Kansas. Her first work was in the Admiral’s office at Headquarters, 15th Naval District at Ft. Amador, Canal Zone. After returning to Kansas, she was employed in Governor Docking’s office in Topeka, where she was named to the Governor’s Committee on Criminal Administration. She moved to Florida and became Mr. Miller’s assistant at American Southern Corporation in Winter Park. She enjoys community involvement on a volunteer basis whenever possible.

Donald E. Brown

Donald has administered trusts for chief executive officers of Fortune 500 firms, including Travelers Insurance, Manufacturers Hanover Bank (New York), General Electric, Harris Corporation, and Oscar Meyer. He founded FAMILY OFFICE® after leaving Sun Bank, N.A. (now SunTrust N.A.). where he served as senior vice president and senior trust officer. Brown earned his bachelor’s degree at Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina, and continued his graduate studies in economics at George Washington University. Don is an active member at First Presbyterian Church of Orlando and in addition to his civic involvement, dedicates time to missions in Madagascar.

Susan E. Brown

Susan E. Brown serves as Director of Philanthropic Services at FAMILY OFFICE®, where she oversees the administration of private foundations and donor-advised funds. She works with clients to establish philanthropic objectives, develop charitable giving strategies that complement their estate plans, and maximize the impact of their charitable contributions for generations to come. Prior to joining FAMILY OFFICE®, Susan spent over 20 years in the healthcare industry, focusing on marketing, relationship development, and community engagement with organizations including Orlando Health, Nemours Children’s Hospital, and OneBlood.

Susan earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. She is actively involved in philanthropic and community leadership, serving as a Trustee of the Heart of the City Foundation, a Board Member of the Sumner G. Rand, Jr. Foundation, and Vice President of National Charitable Fund, Inc. She has also been involved with Leadership Orlando, the Junior League of Greater Orlando, the American Heart Association, and the Florida Association of Blood Banks.

Vanessa Skinner

Vanessa Skinner is a shareholder in Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman’s Trusts & Estates department, which she chairs. She also serves on the firm’s management committee. She practices mainly in the areas of estate planning, special needs planning, elder law, corporate law, and probate and trust administration. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Rollins College, where she graduated summa cum laude. She obtained her J.D. from Florida A & M University of Law, where she served on Law Review and graduated summa cum laude. Ms. Skinner was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2007. She is a member of The Florida Bar (Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section) and the Orange County Bar Association (Estate, Guardianship and Trust Committee). She is rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale Hubbell and has been recognized as one of The Best Lawyers in America since 2021, one of the Super Lawyers in Florida since 2025, and as one of the “Legal Elite Notable Women Leaders in Law” in Florida Trend magazine. She has also received Rotary Club International’s Paul Harris Fellow Award for community service. 

W. Graham White

W. Graham White was born in Pensacola, Florida. He attended Haverford College, graduating in 1985 with a B.A. He obtained his J.D. from Duke University, graduating with honors in 1988. Mr. White was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1988. He is a member of The Orange County Bar Association and The Florida Bar (Board Certified Wills, Trusts and Estates Lawyer, The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education).