Mary Beth Sabo

Mary Beth is a South Tampa native and University of Central Florida alumni; she has been working with Operation Restore since 2018.

Today, Mary Beth administers to the day to day operations of the facility.  She is the contact for rental inquiries, event planning and retreat bookings to ensure guests experience Franciscan hospitality.

Karen Davies

Karen manages our guest services. She has worked for the Franciscan Center since 2001. She graduated from Shepherd College with a BS degree in Social Work. Karen has a tremendous caring spirit. She enjoys being with her pets.

Vicky McCarthy

Vicky has been a neighbor and a volunteer for the Franciscan Center for nearly 25 years. She has worked with several area non-profits including Pyramid School of the Arts, WEDU and the Patel Conservatory. She graduated form Loyola University, New Orleans and is active in the Tampa community with her husband Jim. She has three children, a cat, a bird, and a lovable Irish-doodle named Ollie.

Doug Wade

Doug oversees facility maintenance and event set up. He joined the Center in the fall of 2018.