Volunteer and Get the Most Out of Your Experience
You'’ll get the most out of your membership when you invest time into helping committees stay active and innovative. From programs to publications to legislative activity, our volunteer committee members provide the strength that enables the West Florida Chapter to meet the needs of its member communities.
AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE |
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Bill Ashby - CMCA, AMS Gulf Coast Community Management |
Jake Howse - CMCA FirstService Residential |
Michael Bajza Acentria Insurance |
Pam Lutz Concrete Painting & Restoration, LLC |
Cindi Bass-Bell Florida Southern Roofing & Sheetmetal, Inc. |
Roberta Maxfield AMI - Advanced Management Inc. AAMC |
Paula Byrd Cepra Landscape |
Nia McGill Biller Reinhart Engineering Group, Inc. |
Michelle Colburn Tannenbaum Lemole & Hill |
Sarah Metcalf - CMCA, AMS, PCAM Community Association Manager |
Liz Crapet Centennial Bank |
Bob Parham Community Association Manager |
Janet Fernandez - CMCA, AMS, PCAM C&S Community Management Services, Inc. AAMC |
Jerei Ellen Parks Juniper Landscaping |
Craig Finck Centennial Bank |
Marlene Roome The Damex Corporation |
Rich Gardner Pestguard Commercial Services |
Debbie Shaffer SERVPRO |
Sixto Guerrero USI Insurance Services |
Dee Smith NaturZone Pest Control |
The Ambassador Committee is a new program established in the CAI West Florida Chapter. It's mission is to have experienced and knowledgeable Chapter Members reach out to new individuals who have recently joined CAI West Florida. Ambassadors make each new member feel welcome to the CAI West Florida Chapter and answer any questions they have along with introducing them to other members of the Chapter. Committee does not meet regularly.
BUSINESS PARTNER COMMITTEE |
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Committee Chair Cindi Bass-Bell Florida Southern Roofing & Sheetmetal, Inc. |
Jerei Ellen Parks Juniper Landscaping
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Board Liaison Jason Hamilton Pinnacle Community Association Management |
Terry Phelps SOCOTEC |
Christi Capo Angius & Terry, LLP |
Tara Ritchie Paul Davis of Sarasota & Charlotte |
Michelle Colburn Tannenbaum Lemole & Hill |
Steve Shaw Hotwire Communications |
Luis Martinez Florida Paints |
Bill Simpson Yellowstone Landscape, Inc. |
The Business Partner Committee's purpose is to develop and provide information through interactive programs enhancing the Business Partner experience in the CAI West Florida Chapter. Responsibilities include planning a quarterly Business Partner program with relevant topics and information. Committee meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 3:00 pm.
CA DAY COMMITTEE |
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Committee Chair Scott Gilbert CAI West Florida Chapter |
Pam Lutz Concrete Painting & Restoration, LLC |
Tracy Ashby Gulf Coast Community Management |
Tracy McEachern Paver Mac |
Miranda Dupuis Red Door Painting, LLC |
Sandy Parham Homeowner Leader |
Janet Fernandez - CMCA, AMS, PCAM C&S Community Management Services, Inc. AAMC |
Tammy Zuknick American Momentum Bank |
The CA Day Committee is responsible for all aspects of Community Associations Day held annually in March. Areas include venue selection, venue decoration, promotion, registration, security, signage, giveaways, and staffing for the day of the event. Committee is seasonal and meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 4:00 pm.
CMCA COMMITTEE |
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Committee Chair Janet Fernandez, CMCA, AMS, PCAM C&S Community Management Services, Inc. AAMC |
Jennifer Klobuchar Envera Systems |
Board Liaison Telese Zuberer, Esq. Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg, P.A. |
Tara Ritchie Paul Davis of Sarasota - Charlotte |
Tracy Ashby Gulf Coast Community Management |
Melissa Rodriguez Brown & Brown Insurance of Sarasota |
The CMCA Committee is new as of 2023 and is responsible for planning and coordinating the Fall educational event bringing a CMCA Prep Course & Mini-Trade show to the West Florida Chapter members. Committee memberse assist with securing a venue, recruiting sponsors & volunteers, providing a caterer and brainstorming the marketing for this event. Committee is seasonal and meeting time TBD.
SPRING GOLF COMMITTEE |
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Committee Co-Chair Mike Meinhardt Sherwin-Wiliams |
Craig Finck Centennial Bank
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Committee Co-Chair Misty Shepherd Florida Southern Roofing & Sheetmetal, Inc. |
Susan Guenther WrightWay Emergency Services |
Board Liaison Alex Rydel Homeowner Leader |
Pam Lutz Concrete Painting & Restoration, LLC |
Michael Bajza Acentria Insurance |
Marlene Roome The Damex Corporation |
Miranda Dupuis Red Door Painting, LLC |
Tammy Zuknick American Momentum Bank |
The Golf Committees are responsible for planning and staffing the annual Spring and Fall Golf Tournaments for CAI. Volunteer opportunities include registration, greeters, goody bag stuffers, beverage distributors and much more. Committee is seasonal and meets every Monday at 4:00 pm
FALL GOLF COMMITTEE |
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Committee Co-Chair Rich Gardner Pestguard Commercial Services |
Pam Lutz Concrete Painting & Restoration, LLC
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Committee Co-Chair Misty Shepherd Florida Southern Roofing & Sheetmetal, Inc. |
Mike Meinhardt Sherwin-Williams |
Board Liaison Alex Rydel Homeowner Leader |
Marlene Roome The Damex Corporation |
Miranda Dupuis Red Door Painting, LLC |
Tammy Zuknick American Momentum Bank |
Craig Finck Centennial Bank |
The Golf Committees are responsible for planning and staffing the annual Spring and Fall Golf Tournaments for CAI. Volunteer opportunities include registration, greeters, goody bag stuffers, beverage distributors and much more. Committee is seasonal and meets every Monday at 4:00 pm
HOMEOWNER EDUCATION COMMITTEE |
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Committee Chair Alan Tannenbaum, Esq. Tannenbaum, Lemole & Hill, P.A. |
Doug Dierdorf, MA, CIRMS BKS Partners |
Board Liaison Kevin Edwards, Esq. Becker |
Erika Dote Castle Group |
Diane Alfano Homeowner Leader Arielle Condominium Association |
Eric Hagar AMI - Advanced Management, Inc. AAMC |
Michael Bajza E/G of Florida |
Kathy Hays Homeowner Leader Member |
Charlyn Clements Capstone Association Management |
Tyler Morton Alliance Association Bank |
The Homeowner Education Committee is responsible for providing top level programs for our Homeowner Leader members within the Chapter. They focus on creating opportunities through Borad Certifiation Programs, Board Member Modules & Educational Panels to deliver the information our Homeowners need to become the most resourceful leaders within their associations. Committee meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 9am via Zoom.
MAGAZINE COMMITTEE |
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Committee Chair Reva Jackson Cadence Bank |
Paula Byrd Cepra Landscape |
Board Liaison Mary Hawk, Esq. Porges, Hamlin, Knowles & Hawk, P.A. |
Matt Kuisle Reserve Advisors
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Office Liaison Kris Kesling-Hays CAI West Florida Chapter |
Annika Mantius Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh Jardine PC |
Tomi Andrews Centennial Bank |
Dee Smith NaturZone Pest Control |
The Committee is responsible for the content and layout of The West Florida community magazine, published each quarter by the West Florida Chapter. Committee meets on the 2nd Thursday of even months at 9:00 am.
MANAGER EDUCATION COMMITTEE |
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Committee Chair Bob Parham, CMCA Community Association Manager |
Sarah Metcalf - CMCA, AMS, PCAM Community Association Manager |
Board Liaison Frank Anastasi - CMCA, AMS Community Association Manager |
Bridget Spence - CMCA, AMS, PCAM Casey Condominium Management |
Gary Glass - CMCA, AMS, PCAM Community Association Manager |
Mathew Wilson - CMCA, AMS, PCAM AMI - Advanced Management, Inc. AAMC |
Heather Hamilton Pinnacle Community Association Management |
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The Manager Education Committee reviews and selects educational topics & classes to present to Community Association Managers within our Chapter. The Committee is exclusive to Manager Members and is by invitation only. Committee meets on the first Thursday of each month at 9am via Zoom.
REGISTRATION COMMITTEE |
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Committee Co-Chair Cindi Bass-Bell Florida Southern Roofing & SheetMetal, Inc. |
Nancy Monti Homeowner Leader |
Committee Co-Chair Debbie Shaffer SERVPRO |
Vincent Monti Homeowner Leader |
Eileen Grum Russell Landscape Groups |
Misty Shepherd Florida Southern Roofing & Sheetmetal, Inc. |
Annika Mantius Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh Jardine PC |
Brandon Vermillion SERVPRO |
Bill McConahay CertaPro Painters, Ltd. |
Greg Walters Parking Lot Services |
Nia McGill Biller Reinhart Engineering Group, Inc. |
Christy Warren Cavanaugh & Co |
The Registration Committee is responsible for managing the registration process for all CAI West Florida events. Committee does not meet.
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE |
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Committee Co-Chair Jason Hamilton Pinnacle Community Association Management |
Committee Co-Chair Telese Zuberer, Esq. Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg, P.A |
Committee Co-Chair Mary Hawk, Esq. Porges, Hamlin, Knowles & Hawk, P.A. |
The Scholarship Committee focuses on the CAI West Florida Chapter Scholarship Program for 2022.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE |
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Committee Co-Chair Michael Bajza Acentria Insurance |
Nia McGill Biller Reinhart Engineering Group, Inc. |
Committee Co-Chair Miranda Dupuis Red Door Painting, LLC. |
Nicole Price, Esq. Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg, P.A. |
Board Liaison Mathew Wilson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM AMI - Advanced Management, Inc. AAMC |
Melissa Rodriguez Brown & Brown Insurance of Sarasota |
Paula Byrd Cepra Landscape |
Melissa Smith Castle Group |
Keith Kaplan Tailored Reconstrution Services |
Samantha Spano Brown & Brown Insurance of Sarasota |
The Young Professionals Committee creates professional development opportunities for the young members of CAI. Also, to provide networking and volunteer opportunities within the community. Committee meets on 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 am.