DIANE & ERIC HOLM, DANIELLE & TRAVIS PAYNE AND ERIC COLTON PAYNE As the proprietors of 32 local Golden Corral restaurants, among other ventures, the HOLM FAMILY is dedicated to giving back to the community that’s given them so much. “We are passionate about helping organizations who embrace the challenge of helping those who are less fortunate and/or medically challenged,” Diane says. Eric Holm was born in Punta Gorda and spent most of his life in Gainesville, while Diane has lived in Central Florida her entire life, mostly in Winter Park. Daughter, Danielle, son-in-law, Travis, and grandson, Eric Colton, live close by, also in Winter Park. Danielle works alongside Eric at Metro Corral Partners, while Diane leads their philanthropic efforts. Every year the family along with 1,200 community volunteers serves 25,000 free Thanksgiving dinners through Golden Corral’s Helpings from the Heart. “This will be our 23rd year serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner downtown at the Salvation Army gymnasium to anyone in our community who would like to join us,” Diane explains. “Our family has the utmost respect and gratitude for the Salvation Army.” Another organization the Holms are deeply committed to is Camp Boggy Creek, which is a medical camp for seriously ill children in Florida. “We are amazed and humbled by doctors and nurses in our community who give so much of their time and talents to children who are medically challenged. We admire these children and their parents,” Diane says. Inspired by the extraordinary care received during the birth of Eric Colton, the family has recently joined the board of the Winter Park Memorial Hospital Foundation. “As board members we look forward to the expansion goals for Winter Park Hospital,” Diane adds. “Our family is committed to the above organizations. We know we are blessed to have each in our family life and in our community. Helping them help so many is truly rewarding,” Diane says.
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