The Manatee Community Foundation’s board of directors announced Monday that Susie Bowie will be the organization's next executive director. Bowie is a resident of Bradenton and has worked for the past 11 years with the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. She is currently serving as the vice president of philanthropic engagement and marketing for the Sarasota foundation. Former Manatee Community Foundation Executive Director Marilyn Howard retired at the end of 2015 after 17 years in the role.