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Apopka Chamber of Commerce
180 East Main Street
Apopka, Florida 32703
Phone: 407.886.1441
Fax: 407.886.1131
Staff@ApopkaChamber.org |
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| Officers & Directors - 2010 - 2011 |
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Chairman
Pastor Doug Bankson |
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| Founder and Senior Pastor of Victory Church World Outreach Center, September 1995 |
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Founder of Little Sprouts Day Academy, August 2000 |
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Founder of Apopka Christian Academy, August 2001 |
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Founder Hiding Place Recording Studio (audio and video production) |
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2006 president of the Apopka Ministerial Association |
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Sub-committee co-chair for Insight 2025 |
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Traveled and ministered in 49 states and 11 nations |
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Written, produced, performed, and recorded 7 music CDs |
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“Victory in the Word” radio program, Sundays at 5pm on 950WTLN |
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Instrument rated pilot, certified scuba diver |
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Happily married for 20 years, four teenage children |
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Resident and “fan” of Apopka originally since 1982 |
Victory Church World Outreach Center 509 S. Park Ave., Apopka, FL 32703, 407-889-7288
Fax: 407-889-9001
E-mail: pastordoug@victorychurch.cc
Website: www.VictoryChurch.cc |
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Chairman-Elect
Wayne H. Levesque |
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| Owner - All Seasons Pest Control, Inc. |
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Owner All Seasons Pest Control since 1985 |
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Co-Chair Beautification & Conservation Committee |
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Recipient Apopka Chamber Businessman of the Year Award 2006 |
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Graduate Leadership Apopka Class I |
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Member Certified Pest Control Operators Association |
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Over 30 Years Experience in the Pest Control Industry |
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Enjoys Motorcycles, Cars and Music |
435 W. Main St., Apopka , FL 32712
Business Phone: 407-886-0204
E-mail: Wayne@AllSPC.com
Website: www.AllSPC.com |
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First Vice-Chair
Wendy Kurtz |
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| President and Founder, Elizabeth Charles & Assoc. |
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MBA, Florida State University |
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B.S. B.A. Degree in Marketing from UCF |
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Accredited by the North American Public Relations Council |
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Certified Public Relations Counselor |
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Past Special Events Manager for Sprint |
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Chairman, Small Business Chamber, Orlando Regional Chamber |
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Immediate Past Chairman, Public Relations Society of America (Sunshine District) |
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Chairman, 2007 PRSA QuickStart Leadership Training Conference |
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Member, Tiger Bay of Orlando |
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Past Board Member, UCF Alumni Association |
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Past Board Member, Leadership Orlando Alumni Association |
P.O. Box 547252, Orlando, FL 32854
Business Phone: 407-876-7730
Website: www.ElizabethCharles.com |
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Past Chairman
Theresa Mott |
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| Founder/President Professional Executive Services |
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Apopka native and life-long resident |
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Founder/Executive Director, Women Excelling Resource Ctr., Inc. |
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Wish Granter, Make-A-Wish Foundation ® of Central/Northern FL |
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2006 Commencement Speaker—Wheatley Elementary School |
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Ambassador Committee/Former Chairperson, Apopka Chamber |
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Sponsorship Chair/Team Captain, American Cancer Society® - Relay for Life (Apopka) |
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Former V.P., Home-Based Entrepreneurs – Apopka Chamber |
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Member, Apopka Woman’s Club · Education Chair, Insight Apopka 2025 |
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Enjoys spending time with family, Reading, Yoga, Kickboxing, Weight-lifting and Motorcycles |
1655 E. Semoran Blvd. #4, Apopka , FL 32703
Business Phone: 407-880-1044
Fax 407-880-5044
Email: Tmott@ProExecutiveServices.com
Website: www.ProExecutiveServices.com |
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Treasurer
David Rankin |
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| Senior Vice President Old Florida National Bank |
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Past President of Apopka Rotary Club |
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Mentor at Dream Lake Elementary |
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Past President Apopka Chamber |
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Chairman of Civic Center Taskforce |
1420 W. Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32712
Business Phone: 407-464-7024
Fax 407-814-7057
E-mail: DRankin@oldfnb.com |
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Secretary
Cindi Cioci |
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| Independent Associate Pre-Paid Legal Services Inc. |
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Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist |
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IACET Certified Continuing Education Instructor |
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President, Apopka Rotary Club |
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Rotarian of the Year, 2009 - 2010 |
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Co-Chair, Rotary District 6980 Service Project 2010-2011 |
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Apopka Chamber Businesswoman of the Year 2008 - 2009 |
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Graduate, Leadership Apopka Inaugural Class |
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Mini MBA, Rollins College |
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Hobbies - Cooking and Volunteering |
P.O. Box 1236
Plymouth, FL 32768
Phone: 407-889-0859
Email: Cioci4justice@gmail.com
www.ccioci.com
www.SendCardsASAP.com
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Director
Dick Belschner |
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| Owner/President, Florida Commercial Investors, Inc./Senior Advisor, Sperry Van Ness Florida |
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Chairman of the Economic Development Committee. |
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Commercial Sales Executive, Stirling International Realty – Commercial Group |
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President/Chairman of the Board – Habitat for Humanity of Greater Apopka |
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Board Member – Habitat for Humanity of Greater Apopka |
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Chairman – Land Acquisition Committee – Habitat for Humanity of Greater Apopka |
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Board Member – Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce |
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Co-Chairman – Economic Development Committee – Insight Apopka 2025 |
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Recipient – 2007 Jefferson Award |
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Sales Excellence Award - 2006 |
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Resided in Apopka for 16 years |
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Hobbies – Golf, Skiing, Community Involvement |
1502 Golden Pine Court, Apopka, FL 32712,
Business Phone: 407-889-0160
E-mail: Dick_Belschner@earthlink.net
Website: www.FloridaCommercialInvestors.com |
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Director
Alan Byrd |
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| Owner, Alan Byrd & Associates |
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President, Coastal Conservation Association, Orlando Chapter |
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Executive committee member, Central Florida Zoo |
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Co-Chair, Insight Apopka 2025 |
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Board member and nominating committee chairman, Valencia Community College Foundation |
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Board member and communications committee chairman, Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce |
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Board member, Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce |
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Board member, Education Foundation of Osceola County |
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Board member, Executive Advisory Board Exchange |
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Advisory Council Member, Federation of Congregations United to Serve |
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Member, Commercial Real Estate Women |
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Member, National Association of Industrial and Office Professionals |
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Author, Florida’s Spring Training, Your Guide to the Grapefruit League |
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Founder, The Fishing Trip for Charity benefiting Valencia Foundation |
2144 Hidden Place Lane Apopka, FL 32712
Business Phone: 407-415-8470
Email: alan@byrdconnections.com |
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Director
Jim Dombrowski |
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| Owner, CAD Engineering Design, Inc. |
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BA in Civil Engineering, University of Central Florida |
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Economic Development Committee member |
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Issues & Government Affairs Committee member |
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Member of Foliage Sertoma Club, Apopka |
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Subcommittee Co-chair for Governance in Insight Apopka 2025 |
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Member of Metro Orlando Home Builders Association |
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Past President, Wekiva Chase Home Owners Board of Directors |
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Past President, Country from Downtown Off Road Club |
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Past Vice President, South East Early Bronco Off Road Club
Eagle Scout |
1656 Stefan Cole Lane
Apopka, FL 32703
Phone: (407) 797-3248
Email: cadengineeringdesign@embarqmail.com |
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Director
Rodney Douglas |
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| Administrator / Owner D&G General Contracting Company |
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State Certified General Contractor CG-C058265 |
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Partner / Owner Both of Us Properties LLC |
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Member Rotary Club of Apopka |
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Awarded US Local Business Association
“Best of Apopka in Remodeling and General Construction” |
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Member Florida Chapter America Institute of Architects |
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Boy Scouts of America Corporate Sponsor |
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Apopka Relay for Life Hope Sponsor |
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3 C’s for Cancer corporate sponsor |
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HG Associates Construction Master Mind Group |
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Apopka Cancer Resource Center Sponsor |
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Design Build Institute of America |
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Coalition for the Homeless Nursery in Orlando Sponsor |
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Leadership Apopka Class 2 member |
2041 N. Hiawassee Rd.
Apopka, FL 32703
Phone: 407-464-7308
Fax: 407-464-7349
Email: Rodney@dggeneralcontracting.com
www.dggeneralcontracting.com
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Director
Nikki Francis |
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| President, Florida Door Solutions |
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MBA from University of Miami |
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BA from Rollins College |
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Apopka High School graduate |
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Accredited Door Dealer by IDA |
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Leadership Apopka class 2 alumni |
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Authorized OSHA trainer for Construction Safety courses |
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Florida Hospital Foundation Apopka Board Member |
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Mentor and Volunteer for Apopka Area schools |
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Relay for Life donor |
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Ambassador and Membership Committee Member, Apopka Chamber |
777 S. Park Ave.
Apopka, FL 32703
PH: 407-884-5955
www.fladoor.com |
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Director
Erica Franco |
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| Owner/Operator – Rita’s Apopka & The Garden on Park |
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B.A. from Trenton State College; Music Education Degree |
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Certified Teacher K – 12 in NJ and FL |
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15 years of retail experience, small box, big box, and multi-unit |
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Founder of Women Riders of Orlando |
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Member of The Orlando Concert Band |
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Awarded Partner in Education of the Year 2009-2010 for OCPS Northern Community |
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Hobbies include, spending time with family, traveling, scuba diving, vegetable gardening.
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515 N Park Ave
Suite 102 & 105
Apopka 32712
Phone : 407-964-1158 The Garden on Park
321-256-9111 Rita’s
Email: Erica@ritasapopka.com
Websites: www.thegardenonpark.com
www.ritasapopka.com |
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Director
Brian Furgala |
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| Associate – GrayRobinson, P.A. |
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Board member/Vice-President, ASPPA Benefits Council of Central Florida |
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Member, Orange County Bar Association |
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Subject Matter Expert (Nonqualified Plans), Education & Examination Committee, American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA) |
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Graduate of Leadership Apopka, Class II |
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Graduate of Barry University School of Law, December 2007 |
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Certified Pension Consultant since 2000, ASPPA |
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Qualified Pension Administrator since 1999, ASPPA |
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Apopka resident |
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Enjoys spending time with the family, running and biking |
301 E. Pine Street, Suite 1400, Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: 407-843-8880; Fax: 407-244-5690
Email: Brian.Furgala@gray-robinson.com
Website: www.gray-robinson.com |
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Director
Vern Graham |
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| Manager Wal-Mart |
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Graduate of Valdosta State University |
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Graduate of South Georgia College |
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Served four years in U.S. Air Force |
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Member of the Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church choir |
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Enjoys basketball and softball |
1700 S. Orange Blossom Tr., Apopka, FL 32703
Business Phone: 407-889-8668
Fax: 407-889-4429 |
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Director
Brent P. Hill |
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| Manager / CenturyLink |
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2009 Circle of Excellence Award recipient. |
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2008 World Class Mentor Award recipient. |
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2007 Leadership Award recipient. |
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2006 Las Vegas Customer Service Award recipient. |
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Business Market Leader (successful development and execution of strategic business plan for building state of the art, high performance, customer focused, service and sales call center). |
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Former small business owner (commercial printing). |
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Proud Father, 1 child. |
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Avid Outdoorsmen, Fishing/Hunting. |
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Hobbies: NASCAR, Baseball, Softball, Football, Archery, Primitive Firearms, Autograph Collector. |
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Florida resident for 5 years. |
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Native of Bristol, Virginia |
555 Lake Border Drive
Apopka, FL 32703
Phone: 407-464-7400
E-mail: brent.p.hill@centurylink.com
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Director
Tricia Johnson |
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| Community Relations Manager Progress Energy |
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Immediate Past Chair, The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools |
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Chair-Elect, Leadership Seminole Executive Council |
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Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Seminole Regional Chamber of Commerce |
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Board of Directors, Apopka Chamber of Commerce |
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Board of Directors, Kid’s House of Seminole |
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Board of Directors, Lake Mary Rotary |
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Leadership Seminole Graduate, Class of 2005 |
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Leadership Orlando Graduate, Class 72 |
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Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission, Legislative Affairs Committee |
3300 Exchange Place, NP4D Lake Mary, FL 32746
Phone: 407-375-2138
Fax: 407-942-9797
E-mail: tricia.johnson@pgnmail.com |
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Director
Joe Kilsheimer
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| Joe Kilsheimer Consulting, Inc. |
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Veteran public relations / public affairs consultant |
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Sub-committee co-chair for Governance – Insight Apopka 2025 |
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Secretary, Council for Sustainable Florida Board of Directors |
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Member, City of Life Foundation Board of Directors |
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Member, Down Syndrome Association Board of Directors |
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Orlando Sentinel reporter, 1979-1999 |
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Apopka area resident since 1988 |
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Central Florida resident since 1968 |
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1979 graduate of the University of Central Florida |
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BA in Communications |
2377 Home Again Road, Apopka, FL 32712
Business Phone: 407-880-2512
E-mail: joe@jkconsultinginc.com |
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Director
Mary A. Kruger |
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| Sam’s Club |
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Board of Directors - Asian-American Chamber of Commerce |
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CFHLA, Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association Member |
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African-American Chamber of Commerce Member |
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NAWBO, National Association of Women in Business Member |
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YaYa Network |
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Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida Member |
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Latina Style Member |
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Board of Directors - Rotary Club of Apopka |
| Phone: 321-303-4163 |
| Website:www.Samsclub.com |
| E-mail: KrugerSamsClub@aol.com |
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Director
Raymond A. McLeod |
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| Shareholder - McLeod Law Firm |
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Past President - Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce |
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General Counsel – Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant |
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Facilitator - Community Restorative Justice Program |
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Orange Lodge No. 36 |
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Scottish Rite – Bahia Shrine |
48 East Main Street (32703) Post Office Drawer 950, Apopka , Florida 32704-0950
Business Phone: (407) 886-3300
Fax: (407) 886-0087
E-mail: RAMcleod@McLeodLawFirm.com
Website: www.McLeodLawFirm.com |
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Director
Verbelee Nielson-Swanson |
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| Administrator Florida Hospital Apopka, Vice President Florida Hospital |
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Masters in Business Administration |
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Member American College of Healthcare Executives |
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Member American Marketing Association |
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Member Florida Executive Women |
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Member Foliage Sertoma |
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Member Apopka Rotary |
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Member Anthony House Board |
201 N. Park Ave., Apopka, FL 32703
Business Phone: 407-889-1018
Fax: 407-889-1037
E-mail: Verbelee_Nielsen-Swanson@Mail.FHmis.net |
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Director
John Ricketson |
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| Publisher, Apopka Chief & Planter Newspapers |
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Former President of the Florida Press Association |
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Newspaper business for more than 30 years |
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Member Apopka Rotary Club |
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Avid fisherman |
P.O. Box 880, Apopka FL 32704
Business Phone: 407-886-2777
Fax: 407-889-4121
E-mail: ApopkaChief@Earthlink.net |
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Director
Marv Suriff |
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| Owner: Compu-Aide |
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Member VFW Post 10147 |
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Chamber Ambassador |
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Vietnam vet |
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Avid Fisherman |
1346 Chebon Ct., Apopka, FL 32712
Business Phone: 407-889-5885
Fax: 407-889-8991
Cell: 407-701-5886
Email: Sales@Compu-Aide.com
Website: www.Compu-Aide.com |
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Director
Kathy Till |
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| City of Apopka |
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Commissioner – City of Apopka |
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President - Women Elected to Municipal Government |
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First Vice President - Tri-County League of Cities |
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Chairman - Florida League of Ciities Growth Management & Transportation Policy Committee |
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Founder - Apopka United Against Gangs, Inc. |
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Founder - City of Apopka Youth Advisory Board |
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Founder - Apopka Chamber Youth Leadership Program |
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Past Chairman - Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce |
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Recipient – 2001 Apopka Chamber Business Woman of the Year |
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Recipient -2002 Herbert E. Roper Humanitarian Award |
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Recipient -2009 Florida League of Cities Home Rule Hero Award |
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Resided in Apopka for 19 years |
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Hobbies – Walking, Gardening, exercising, spending time with my dogs: Pickles & Smokey |
P.O. Box 4454, Apopka, FL 32704,
Business Phone: 407-484-3597
E-mail: KathySpud@AOL.com
Website: www.KathyTillForApopka.com |
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Director
Wade C. Vose |
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| Partner, Vose Law Firm, LLC |
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CEO, Vose Development Corporation |
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Board Member – Apopka Rotary Board of Directors |
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Vice President – Federalist Society, Orlando Lawyer Division |
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Board Member, District 2 – Orange County Neighborhood Grants Advisory Board |
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Subcommittee Co-chair for Economic Development – Insight Apopka 2025 |
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Member of Board of Directors – Orlando Margarita Society Annual Charity Event |
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Board Member – Orlando Science Center Development Advisory Board |
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Member – Orange County Bar Association |
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Young Leader Member – Urban Land Institute |
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Member – University of Florida Law Alumni Council |
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University of Florida Alumni – Double Gator |
527 Wekiva Commons Circle, Apopka, Florida 32712
Business Phone: 407-645-3735 ext 20
Fax: 407-628-5670
E-mail: wvose@voselaw.com
Website: www.voselaw.com |
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Director
Jeff Welch
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| President, Rochelle Holdings |
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West Orange Aviation Authority Board |
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North West Regional Board of Advisors for myregion.org |
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Honors graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee |
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BA in Communications |
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Owned and managed restaurants in the Orlando area |
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Moved to Orlando area in 1983 |
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Supporting Trustee |
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Actively involved in Insight Apopka 2025 |
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Graduate of Leadership Apopka Inaugural Class |
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Issues and Governance Committee member |
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Economic Development Committee member |
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Committee Chair-Golf Tournament |
1900 Summit Tower Blvd. , Suite 820, Orlando, FL 32810
Business Phone: 407-215-4835
Fax 407-875-0739
E-Mail: jwelch@rochelleholdings.com |
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Director
Shren Yeager |
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| Owner Shren Yeager State Farm Insurance, State Farm Life Insurance Specialist |
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Member Apopka Rotary Board of Directors |
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Member National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors |
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Partner in education Orange County Public Schools |
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Past President Board of Directors for St Luke's United Methodist Church |
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Certified in Stephens Ministry |
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University of Florida Alumni |
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Member Central Florida Orchid Society |
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Enjoys boating, surfing, scuba diving, fishing, hunting. |
49 E 3rd St. Apopka, FL 32703
Business Phone: 407-880-3167
Fax: 407-880-3472
E-mail: Shren.Yeager.nhwl@StateFarm.com |
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