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Lee County Cattle Baron’s Ball Announces
2017 Chairs, Location and Theme

(Fort Myers, FL – June 17,2016) The American Cancer Society announces Tim and Theresa Mitchell as the Chairs for the 14th Annual Cattle Baron’s Ball held on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at The RANCH located at 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL.

Tim Mitchell, President – Suncoast Beverage Sales Inc.:
Tim has been part of the Suncoast Beverage Sales team since 2001, and has held numerous positions before becoming president of the company in 2009.  Tim oversees the entire day-to-day operations of the company, and is responsible for the company's growth and future operations. As a large employer in the community, the Mitchell Family believes in supporting the community in which they live and work. Suncoast Beverage Sales has been the longest standing supporter of the Cattle Baron’s Ball, having sponsored the event thirteen of its fourteen years.

Theresa Mitchell:
Theresa’s southern roots run deep. As a seventh generation Floridian and a third generation Fort Myers native, she prides herself on her deep Florida heritage. Theresa currently works as a professional mom to two darling daughters, Georgia and Victoria. Previously, Theresa worked with her family’s company, Crews Environmental, as the Office Manager and Controller. Community involvement has included the American Red Cross, American Cancer Society and several other organizations. Theresa is no stranger to the Cattle Baron’s Ball, she served as the Auction Chair from 2003-2007, Co-Chair 2008, and Chairwoman 2009. 

This year’s theme: Southern Roots and Cowboy Boots, promises southern fun, hospitality and a kickin’ good time! So grab your boots, dust off your cowboy hat and get ready to raise a generous amount of money for a great cause. For more information on the Cattle Baron’s Ball 2017 please visit www.cattlebaronslee.com or email Stacey Mueller at stacey.mueller@cancer.org.

The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 2.5 million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society's efforts have contributed to a 22 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since 1991, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. Thanks in part to our progress; 14.5 million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will celebrate more birthdays this year. We're determined to finish the fight against cancer. We're finding cures as the nation’s largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.