Congratulations Gary Cohen!

Gary Cohen pictured with former Olympic runner Keith Brantly ahead of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon in downtown Orlando.

All of us at The Lifeboat Project want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to our Co-Founder and Treasurer, Gary Cohen, on his well-deserved retirement after more than 10 years of service with the Greater Orlando Sports Commission.

Gary’s visionary leadership has played a pivotal role in elevating Orlando’s presence on the global sports stage, and his same unwavering dedication has been a cornerstone of The Lifeboat Project since day one. As a founding member, Gary helped lay the financial and strategic groundwork for our organization, empowering us to serve and uplift survivors of human trafficking with integrity and care.

Please join us in celebrating Gary’s incredible achievements and legacy. We’re so proud of him and all the great work he has done and continues to do! You can read more details in the official press release from the Greater Orlando Sports Commission.

GO Sports President & CEO Jason Siegel, Executive VP Brent Nelson, Gary, and Jon Hughes (Track Shack) in Atlanta, GA for a site visit to the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials.

Gary and Jill Cohen with the Lombardi trophy following the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl victory in 2021.

The GO Sports team and Gary at a staff outing in 2023.