Treasure Coast Community Singers is a team based organization. To be successful, strong leadership is essential. I’d like to introduce you to Phil Ratchford, current Chairman of the Board. Phil is an integral part of TCCS. You can find him everywhere, from setting up tables to shepherding the organization thru changes. He is always available to answer questions and offer guidance. So, here’s ‘All about Phil’.
Phil joined TCCS in the fall of 2019, when he and his family returned to Martin County, after having lived in North Carolina for a few years. After singing and being involved in music his whole life, Phil decided to see if there was a chorus in the Martin County area, and there was TCCS, right in his new backyard! While he was nervous to join a group of strangers, he decided to give it a try and has loved it ever since his first rehearsal!
During his time with the organization, he has taken on various roles and responsibilities. In addition to singing in the Community Chorus and with the Chamber Singers over the years, Phil has supported TCCS' operations by being involved with the work of many teams. His past experience in website management led him to become the Website Team Leader early on! He has also worked with the Concert Setup, Program, Information Management, and Ticket Teams throughout the years. In the spring of 2022, Phil was appointed to the TCCS Board of Directors and later that year, he was appointed the Chair-Elect of the Board. He took over as the Chair of the Board in June 2023 and has agreed to extend his term as Chair into the upcoming 2025-2026 season.
Outside of TCCS, Phil works for Martin County Human Services, overseeing their social services programs and managing all of their grant programs. For the past few years, he has also served as the Media Technician for Peace Presbyterian Church, where he operates the audio, video, and online streaming for the church's services. He has also served as a volunteer around Martin County, helping with the United Way Christmas Toy Drive for the past four years, assisting with the LEADERship program run by the Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce, and helping at his daughter's school, including spending a year as the PTO president. Phil is currently pursuing a master's degree in public administration at the University of Central Florida, which he plans to use to continue elevating his career in public service. Phil, Chase, and Mackenzie are thrilled to be part of TCCS and have the opportunity to work with such a wonderful group of people! | 
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