The Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation has announced the election of Sheriff Tom Knight to serve as a special advisor to its board of directors. “Few are as in tune with the emerging humanitarian needs of our community than Sheriff Knight,” says Teri A. Hansen, president and CEO of the Barancik Foundation. “His counsel and insight will help our efforts to respond to systemic issues in our region.” Knight is Sarasota County's 10th sheriff and has served since Jan. 6, 2009. He and his wife, Tracy, live in Venice and have two adult daughters.