| Organization | What it does | About the leader | 2014 goals | Meetings and more information | Board/ officers |
Commercial Real Estate Women of Jacksonville Lauren Langham, | Local chapter in the national Real Estate Women Network, which is dedicated to advancing the achievements of women in commercial real estate. Nationwide, there are 8,000 members in 76 markets. | Langham is a commercial real estate attorney and shareholder at Smith Hulsey & Busey. Been practicing law for 22 years. Served on the CREW Jacksonville board for several years. Previously served on the boards of Fleet Landing and Building Owners and Managers Association Jacksonville. | Focus on networking aspects and raise awareness for members that CREW Jacksonville is part of more than 8,000 commercial real estate professionals in the United States and Canada. | Typically meet 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Sheraton on Gate Parkway, with cost of $30 for members and $45 for non-members. Visit crewjax.org for a membership application or contact Teresa Chiotti of WFG at (904) 707-2683 or [email protected] . Fees vary. | Pam Ricard of Brown Enterprises, president elect; Karen Farah of FirstAtlantic Bank, treasurer; Julie Holt of Cushman Wakefield, secretary; Rosa Beckett of Jacksonville Aviation Authority, delegate; Brenda Ezell of Ezell Law Firm, foundation champion; Suzanne Cortina of King Engineering Associates Inc., past president; Teresa Chiotti of WFG National Title Insurance Co., director of membership; and Pauline Gerry of AZMark, Inc., director of PR/communications. |
Jacksonville Association of Real Estate Brokers Latoshia Hall, | Founded in 2010, its main focus is to ensure availability of fair and equal housing for all and to educate consumers on homeownership. It is tied to the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, which was started in 1947 by African-American real estate professionals. | Hall is the broker/owner of Powerhouse Realty Inc., which she started in 2011. Has been a licensed agent since 2002. Was also president of JAREB in 2012. "I enjoy the fact I am helping make a difference to help out those who may feel they do not have a voice in the real estate industry." | • Increase membership numbers • Increase presence in the community. | Second Friday of the month at various locations. Visit jareb.org for a membership application or email [email protected] for information. Membership fees vary. | Cheryl Owens of Prosource Realty, vice president; Rishawn Brandon of Prosource Realty, treasurer; and Linda McInnis of McInnis Realty, secretary. |
Jacksonville Women's Council of Realtors Missi Howell, | Network of successful Realtors empowering women to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and industry leaders. Contrary to its name, you do not need to be a woman to become a member. | Howell is a Realtor with Watson Realty. Began selling real estate in 2007 after retiring from a 30-year career in residential real estate lending and banking. Joined WCR in 2008. Has served in leadership roles at NEFAR, Florida Realtors and Women's Council of Realtors at both the local and state level. | • Increase Realtor membership by 10 percent, raise visibility and participation in the community • Increase member involvement • Continue programming and education opportunities. | Usually the third Thursday of the month. Cost is $20 if registered and paid by Friday before the event. Visit wcrjax.org for membership requirements of contact Diana Galavis at (904) 710-5387. Fees vary. | Rory Dubin of Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty, president-elect; Diana Galavis of Watson Realty, vice president of membership; Joshua Downing of Bank of England, treasurer; and Steven Light of Watson Realty, secretary. |
Mortgage Bankers Mike Dolan, | Educates and lends legislative representation to mortgage professionals; keeps mortgage bankers informed on current issues, industry changes and promotes the practice of the highest ethical standards. | Dolan, who takes office in June, is the marketing representative for Mason Title. Before that, he was area manager for First American Home Warrant Corp. for nearly three years. "NEFAR, Women's Council of Realtors and the Mortgage Banker Association of Jacksonville have been excellent organizations to help my career flourish in greater Jacksonville." | • Elevate memberships • Guest speakers presenting topical information • Give back to members in education, events and sense of community pride. | First Thursday of the month from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Wingate Hotel in Jacksonville. Visit mbaofjax.org to join. Individual/memberships are $55 per year. | Dolan does not take office until June so he has not chosen his new board yet. The MBA of Jacksonville follows a different calendar than most organizations, and starts in June of each year. Randy Galloway is the current president of the organization. |
NAIOP Northeast Florida Wyman Duggan, | Serves the area's commercial real estate market and fulfills three important roles: Provides legislative voice, continuing education, and networking and business opportunities to the industry. | Duggan is a land use attorney at Rogers Towers where he helps property owners achieve development goals and protect property rights. Chair of the firm's Governmental and Regulatory Department. Volunteers with several professional, civic and service organizations in Northeast Florida. | • Work with the City of Jacksonville on local regulatory reform that streamlines development permitting and facilitates infill redevelopment • Support Downtown revitalization • Engage in state and local elections. | Typically meets quarterly for a luncheon. Location and times vary. Check naiopnefl.com for schedule and pricing. Contact Carmel Buchanan at (904) 730-8075 or [email protected] for information. | Peter Anderson of Pattillo Industrial Real Estate, president-elect; Christian Harden of NAI Hallmark Partners, vice president of public affairs; and Dave White of BBVA Compass, treasurer. |
Northeast Florida Linda McMorrow, | Trade association of licensed Realtors and affiliated members in Duval, Clay, Putnam and Baker counties. Provides training, education programs and oversees the Multiple Listing Service in those counties. | McMorrow and her twin sister, Selby Kaiser, own The Legends of Real Estate. She has been a Realtor in Jacksonville since 1982 and was a broker in Virginia before that. She and Kaiser opened The Legends in 2006 and now have more than 40 agents. They have joint ventures at offices in St. Augustine and Jacksonville Beach. | Encourage members to: • Be committed to working their business every day • Exhibit professional appearance at all times • Become involved or increase involvement in NEFAR and other groups • Continuing to offer education for members. | General membership meetings are held twice a year, most frequently at the Jacksonville Marriott. Visit NEFAR.com for more information. | Sally Suslak of Traditions Realty, president-elect; Terrell Newberry of Benchmark Brokers, treasurer; and Mark Jernigan of Watson Realty, secretary. |
Northeast Florida Daniel Blanchard, | Not-for-profit trade association that provides education, training, networking, financial benefits and representation in government and community affairs to members and invited affiliates that serve Northeast Florida. | Blanchard is owner of Ewing Real Estate and Blanchard Land Co. He is a land developer, broker and investor specializing in property development, asset disposition and raising capital. He has been a member of NEFBA for 18 years. | • Increase membership to 1,250 companies; support and grow 11 councils, committees and apprenticeship program • Ensure local candidates who support industry are elected; provide members with education and networking opportunities • Support community through Builder's Care. | Typically, board meetings are at 8:15 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month at NEFBA offices at 103 Century 21 Drive, Suite 100. Contact Cory Hacker at (904) 724-4355 or visit www.nefba.com for information. | Rick Morales of Morales Construction Group Inc., first vice president; Harlan Bost of Florida Custom Marble, second vice president; Larry Wittmer of Woodsman Kitchens & Floors, third vice president; Chet Skinner of Skinner Brothers Realty, secretary/treasurer; Keith Ward of Thomas May Construction, training vice president; and Dennis Ginder of Landon Homes, immediate past president. |
Sales & Marketing Council Ron Harris, | Founded in 1986 as the marketing arm of the Northeast Florida Builders Association. Brings builders, developers, Realtors, lenders and marketing and sales professionals together to network and grow their businesses. | Harris is owner/broker of Harris Realty Partners LLC. Started in real estate in 1978 and earned his broker's license in 1979. Much of his 35-year career has been in new home sales and marketing. Started general construction company in 1991 and earned his state certified general contractor's license. | • Build SMC membership to the largest SMC in the nation • Provide interesting and informative monthly meeting programs • Get more members involved in SMC and NEFBA • Continue to give back through SMC charity projects. | The second Friday of each month at 8 a.m. at the University Center at the University of North Florida. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Visit nefba.com or nefbasmc.com for more information or contact Palmer Kuder at (904) 724-4335. Annual membership is $110. | David Wakefield of PrimeLending, first vice chair; Janna Thomas of Prospect Mortgage, second vice chair; and Carrie Budds of Wells Fargo, third vice chair. |
St. Augustine/St. Johns County Board of Realtors Andrew Birchall, | Trade association of licensed Realtors and invited affiliate members in St. Johns County. Provides training and other education programs, oversees the Multiple Listing Service and also serves as the lobbying arm of the local real estate industry. | Birchall is a broker/associate with St. Augustine Realty. He has been licensed since 1997 and specializes in sales in Downtown St. Augustine and Anastasia Island. Is past president of the St. Augustine/St. Johns County Multiple Listing Service. | • Create better communication between board of directors and members • Establish better awareness of who the association's leaders are, what they do and how to address issues members want to discuss • Increase participation on the local, state and national level. | General membership meetings every other month at the board office. Vary between breakfast and lunch meetings. Contact Linda McNett at (904) 829-8738 or email [email protected]. Membership fees vary. | Michael DeLorenzo of Olde Carriage Realty, president-elect; Roberta Odom of Re/Max 100 Realty, secretary; and Winston Burrell of St. Augustine Team Realty, treasurer. |
St. Augustine Business Resource Group of Women's Council of Realtors Memory Hopkins, | Became a business resource group of WCR because it no longer met the requirements to be a chapter. Has the same mission as WCR: Empower women to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and industry leaders. | Hopkins is broker/owner of Memory Hopkins Real Estate. Has 30 years' experience. Market focus is the coast of Florida, from Jacksonville to New Smyrna Beach. | Increase Realtor membership in the local WCR business resource group. | Every other month at By Design Catering in the Lighthouse Plaza A1A center, 900 Anastasia Blvd. Cost is $15. Information available by contacting Hopkins at (386) 931-9464 or [email protected], or Christine Scheutzow at (904) 993-1436 or [email protected] for membership information. | Christine Scheutzow of Keller Williams Realty, vice-chair, and Dianne Pittman of Watson Realty, immediate past chair. |
St. Johns Builders Council Bill Lazar, | NEFBA council for builders, remodelers and other companies that have an interest in the construction industry in St. Johns County. Petitions local government and provides networking opportunities to members. | Lazar has been executive director of the St. Johns Housing Partnership Inc. since 1998. Longtime advocate for affordable housing. The partnership operates a home repair program, owns a 60-unit apartment, manages single-family rental properties and provides foreclosure prevention counseling. | • Expand membership by promoting networking through monthly meetings with builders and associates • Provide more continuing education opportunities • Increase community awareness of the economic and social impact the construction industry has in St. Johns County. | Membership socials are 5:30-7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at various locations. Visit www.nefba.com or contact Leona Brown at (904) 671-3875 or [email protected]. | Adam Roller of Inland Homes, first vice chair; Jerry Dean of Vintage Estate Homes, second vice chair; and Linda Keith of Construction Debris Removal, associate vice chair. |