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Scott Barrett · Scott is President of JM Family Service Center (JMSC), and Executive Vice President of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., currently ranked by Forbes as the 15th largest privately owned company in the US, ranked No. 19 by Fortune ® magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and ranked No. 146 on the InformationWeek 500 listing of the nation’s most innovative information technology organizations · Scott is responsible for the strategic direction, development and operation of JMSC, JM Family’s shared services business unit which provides multiple services to each of JM Family’s operating business units · Scott previously served as CIO for Republic Industries in Fort Lauderdale where he directed the technology strategies for companies including AutoNation, National Car Rental, Alamo Car Rental, and Republic Waste Company · Scott served as President, Domestic Operations for Blockbuster Entertainment Corp. in Fort Lauderdale and as CIO for the company · Scott served as consultant with Andersen Consulting in Dallas, TX · Scott earned bachelor's degrees in Accounting and Management Information Systems from Texas Tech University · Scott was nominated twice as CIO of the year by Information Week magazine · Scott is a member of the board of directors of Calvary Chapel of Fort Lauderdale · Scott and his wife, Kerry, have one son and reside in Parkland, Florida | | | Sandy Casteel · Sandy has dedicated more than four decades to community involvement and leadership at a variety of non-profit organizations throughout South Florida · Sandy has a passion for historic preservation, citizen’s issues, responsible growth and children and families · Sandy is an active member of First Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale, serving as a Sunday School Teacher, and a member of the Building, Properties, Finance and Family Book Store Committees · Sandy received the Broward County Historical Commission Heritage Award in 1986; was named Citizen of the Year by the City of Fort Lauderdale in 1986; received the Historic Preservation Service Award for Service from 1975 to 1993; and September 24, 1993 was named “Sandy Casteel Day” by the City of Fort Lauderdale · Sandy currently serves as a member of the board of directors for Historic Stranahan House, Bonnet House, Junior League of Fort Lauderdale and Sheridan House Residential Homes and Family Support Services · Sandy earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri · Sandy has been married to Wynne for more than 50 years, and they have three children and five grandchildren | | | Wayne W. Cotton, Chairman · Wayne is the owner of Design Flooring Distributors, a wood flooring distribution company with offices in Pompano Beach and Orlando · Wayne is immediate past chairman and a member of the executive committee of the National Wood Flooring Association, and a member of the board of directors of The Hardwood Federation · Wayne is Chairman of Boca Raton Community Church, and trustee and chairman of the Parent Council at Palm Beach Atlantic University · Wayne previously served as co-chairman of BeachFest 2003; chairman of First Care Family Resources; and president of the parent-teacher fellowship and chairman of the Headmaster Council at Westminster Academy · Wayne graduated from Stranahan High School in Fort Lauderdale · Wayne and his wife, Deretta, have been married for 29 years, and have three children | | | R. Kevin Cross, MST, EA, CPA · Kevin founded Sir Tax in 1989 focusing on IRS representation, tax, and accounting services · Kevin earned a Master of Arts degree in Taxation · Kevin was a finalist in the 2005 South Florida Business Journal’s “Up & Comer’s Award” presented by Nova Southeastern University · Kevin is a graduate fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute, a member of the American Academy of Tax, and guest lecturer at Nova Southeastern University, the Internal Revenue Service Speakers Cadre, and certified IRS - VITA instructor · Kevin’s article “So You Client Owes Taxes” was published in CPA Today magazine · Kevin is a Money Map © Coach and Seminar Instructor for Crown Financial Ministries · Kevin and his wife, Stephanie, have two children, Rachel age 9, and Ethan age 6 | | | Mark Davis · Mark serves as Pastor and CFO at Calvary Chapel of Fort Lauderdale, the eighth largest church in the nation, where he enjoys the privilege of carrying out the vision and mission of the church. He has been a full-time minister for over 17 years. · Mark Earned a degree in business from Florida Atlantic University · Mark and his wife, Karen, have three children and a granddaughter | | | H. Collins Forman, Jr. · Collins is the third generation of Formans to live in, and the second generation of Formans to be born in Fort Lauderdale. When Collins' grandparents, Hamilton McClure Forman and Blanche Collins Forman came to south Florida in 1910, there were only 150 people living in the greater Fort Lauderdale area. · Collins' parents, Hamilton C. Forman and Doris D. Forman, have been political activists and Christian workers in Broward County all of their adult lives. He has an older brother, Austin, who also lives here and is an entrepreneur. · Collins is a lawyer, practicing as a solo practitioner and concentrating on real estate related litigation and transactions; he also works with other members of his family in the management of the family's landholdings around the state. · Collins graduated from Nova University School of Law in 1986. He holds a BBA in International Business from Florida Atlantic University and was graduated from Nova High School in 1970. · Collins is an elder at the First Christian Church of Fort Lauderdale, where he also leads Sunday morning worship and teaches youth Sunday School. Collins is a dedicated family man. He and his wife, Jennifer, have been married 28 years and have six children ranging in ages from seven to 21, who they home educate. | | | Eric Girardin · Eric is owner and CFO of Q’Straint, an internationally recognized company known for its commitment to manufacturing the highest quality wheelchair and occupant securement systems for nearly 25 years. Q'Straint was the first to design a fully integrated wheelchair and occupant securement system; the company continues to be on the forefront of wheelchair securement technology, setting world-wide standards for wheelchair passenger transport · Q’Straint has offices in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Toronto, Canada; the United Kingdom; and Brisbane, Australia · Eric earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario, Canada · Eric and his wife, Elise, reside in North Miami Beach | | | H. Wayne Huizenga, Jr. · Wayne is President of Huizenga Holdings, Inc., an investment and management company located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Huizenga Holdings, Inc. manages investments in sports teams and venues, real estate, marinas and boat related businesses, and owns the Miami Dolphins and Dolphins Stadium. · Wayne earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tampa in Tampa, Florida · Wayne previously served as Vice President for Republic Industries, Inc., has worked at Blockbuster Entertainment Corporation, and has served as President of Blue Ribbon Water Company · Wayne is a board member for the Luis Palau Evangelistic Association and Co-Honorary Chair of the South Florida Souper Bowl of Caring · Wayne, his wife, Fonda, and their children reside in Fort Lauderdale | | | Mark A. Mansour · Mark founded National Telecom & Broadband Services in 2002, and continues to provide vision, direction, and management leadership for the company as its President and CEO · Mark also founded Telecomsmart.com in 1999 and co-founded and operated NationalTel, a highly successful and profitable local and long distance company serving small and medium-sized businesses, in 1990. NationalTel, the 15th largest long distance company in the United States, was acquired by Intermedia Communications in April 1998. After the acquisition, Mark served jointly as President of NationalTel and Vice President of Product Management for Intermedia. · Mark is the former executive member of the Associated Communications Carriers of America and member of the board of directors for First Priority of South Florida · Mark earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Arkansas | | | John Offerdahl · John and his wife, Lynn, operate nine quick-casual restaurants named Offerdahl’s Café Grill – restaurants that feature fresh-baked, flame-grilled, all-day foods · In February 2005, Offerdahl’s Café Grill was named among the “Top 50 Fast Casual” concepts in American by Nation’s Restaurant News, as well as earned the 2005 “Hot Concept” award, a celebrated honor given to only five trending and “Hot Concepts” in the restaurant industry. (Past recipients include Cheesecake Factory, Starbucks, Krispy Kreme, Smokey Bones, Panera Bread and Baja Fresh.) · In 1990, John and Lynn co-founded Offerdahl’s Bagel Gourmet and grew the concept to 10 stores before joining three other bagel entrepreneurs in March of 1995 to form Einstein Bros. Bagels, a national bagel retailer · John served as Einstein Bros. V.P. of Operations for Florida , during which time he was involved in growing 27 stores in the Florida market · John was a five time All-Pro middle linebacker from 1984 to 1994 for the Miami Dolphins. He captained the defense, was named the NFL’s Rookie of the Year in 1986, and received the NFL’s Ed Block Courage Award, the Nat Moore Community Service Award and the Traveler’s Man of the Year Award. He also played in the Pro Bowl his first five years. Off the field, John served as the union representative for the Player’s Association and player counsel to the NFL Management Advisory Board. · John is an active participant and supporter of the United Way, March of Dimes, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and the Daily Bread Food Bank · John is a former member of the board of directors for the Museum of Discovery & Science in Fort Lauderdale and as Secretary for the Miami Dolphins Alumni · John earned a Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Western Michigan University · John and his wife, Lynn, live in Weston, Florida with their three children, Alexandra, Drew and Jameson | | | Jeff Roschman · Jeff is a private investor focusing on investments in Financial Services, Hospitality, Technology and Multi-Media Companies · Jeff is the Founder and Chairman of Landmark Bank, NA., a federally chartered national bank, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He has also developed over 100 commercial real estate properties. · Jeff holds a Bachelors Degree in Finance from the University of Florida · Jeff serves as a Trustee at Pine Crest School and is a member of The Young Presidents Organization · Jeff has been married to his wife, Kerry, for 14 years and together they have two daughters, ages 13 and 10 | | | Steve Shelton · Steve is co-CEO/Owner of Shelton Dealerships, Inc. since its inception in 1982, a company which currently represents two franchises in Fort Lauderdale. · Steve holds an FIA International Racing License. His extensive racing career spans 25 years, and includes a major championship and the distinction of having been named SCCA Driver of the Year. He served as a Contract Test Driver for Goodyear and Yokohama Racing Tires, and as a Contract Test and Development Driver for Swift and Reynard Racing Cars. He has also been a sports broadcaster and color commentator for ESPN. · Previously, he was Owner and President of Campbell, Shelton & Dyer Advertising Agency · Steve serves as an Elder of First Presbyterian Church and is an active member of Hospice 100 · Steve is Past President of the Advertising Federation of Fort Lauderdale, former Commodore of Lauderdale Yacht Club, and former member of the board of directors of Boys and Girls Clubs of Fort Lauderdale · Steve attended the University of Oklahoma, and returned to his home state of North Carolina to receive his degree from Gaston College · Steve has three children and resides in Fort Lauderdale with his wife, Diana, daughter, Taylor, and their dog Oscar | | | Tom Shelton · Tom is co-CEO/Owner of Shelton Dealerships since it’s inception in 1982, a company which currently represents two franchises in Fort Lauderdale. · Tom is a member of the Lauderdale Yacht Club, and member of the board of directors for Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale · Tom earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing from the University of Miami, and attended Wake Forest University as well as Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, Pennsylvania · Tom and his wife, Terri, reside in Fort Lauderdale and have three children, Suzanne, Stephanie and Thomas, Jr., and three grandchildren, William, Meg and Allison | | | Brett Stepelton · Brett is a South Florida native who started his career working in various capacities for Stiles Corporation, a leading full-service real estate developer with projects throughout the Southeastern United States · Since 2000, Brett has had the privilege of working fulltime within his family’s foundation, the Festus & Helen Stacy Foundation, where he currently serves as Trustee & Vice President of Operations, supporting charitable works worldwide that are consistent with making a genuine Christian impact benefiting mankind · Brett earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Clemson University, and a Master of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University · Brett and his wife, Jennifer, have two children, Brooke and Patrick | | | Stephan-N Tchividjian · Stephan currently serves as President of the Christian Community Foundation of South Florida · Stephan also manages a small boutique consulting firm, The Caleb Group, specializing in assisting select non-profits with comprehensive project management from the idea through implementation phases · Previously, Stephan served as the Senior Program Director of the Festus and Helen Stacy Foundation, a large Christian private family foundation, and as the Missions and Married Couples Pastor of Calvary Chapel of Fort Lauderdale · Stephan continues to serve as a part-time Associate Pastor at Calvary Chapel · Stephan earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Finance from Florida Atlantic University · Stephan and his wife, Lisa, have four children, ranging in age from 9 to 18 |
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