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Aimee Craig Carlson, President
PulteGroup
Director of Land Planning and Entitlement
1475 Centrepark Blvd., Suite 140
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
p: (561) 268-5821
w: pultegroup.com
Ms. Carlson has over 20 years of land planning, entitlement and real estate development experience in both residential and commercial development. Ms. Carlson has served as the Director of Land Planning and Entitlement for PulteGroup’s South Florida Division since 2019. She is responsible for overseeing land planning and entitlement for the division’s new communities from Indian River to Miami-Dade. Prior to joining Pulte, Ms. Carlson served in Director level roles at national development and investment firms and her responsibilities included site evaluation and acquisition, due diligence, governmental relations, entitlement, community outreach and permitting. Early in her career, Ms. Carlson also served as the Director of Land Entitlement for Centex Homes Southeast Florida and as a Senior Planner for the Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning and Building Department.
Michele Pellico, Treasurer
Related Companies
Regional Manager
525 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 120
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
p: (561) 650-0900
w: www.related.com
Michele Pellico, RPA, FMA has been in the commercial real estate industry for over twenty years. Michele currently is the Regional Manager for Related Companies, Michele specializes in managing, leasing and repositioning of Class A Assets. Her clients throughout her career consist of some of the largest real estate owners in the country such as PGP, CBREGI, ING, Steeprock, Cornerstone Real Estate Advisors, JP Morgan, Berwind Group, Gaedeke Landers & Trizec.
Michele has led her teams to win multiple TOBY Awards through BOMA, both locally and regionally. Properties managed have attained LEED Certification, BOMA 360 and Energy Star. Michele has managed multimillion-dollar capital and tenant improvement projects throughout portfolios through the years as well as lead regional property management teams.
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Michele has received awards for Property Manager of the Year through BOMA Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beaches. Property Manager of the Year with CBRE as well as Asset Services Leader and Team Leader of the Year where she led a region of property managers in the Palm Beach Market. She is currently Past President of BOMA Fort Lauderdale and the Palm Beaches and Treasurer for BOMA Florida. She is Past President of CREW Palm Beach/Treasure Coast and currently has returned as Treasurer. She also served nationally on the CREW Finance Committee.
Eddie Paredes, Secretary
First American Title Insurance Company
National Account Manager
National Commercial Services
703 Waterford Way, Suite 500
Miami, FL 33126
p: (786) 910-6165
w: www.firstam.com
Eddie has 20 years of experience in the commercial and residential real estate title industry. During that time he has handled Florida and multistate complex commercial deals, construction loans, acquisitions, and modifications.
Additionally, he managed dozens of condo projects from inception to end unit sales; He also possesses extensive experience in condo terminations from initial notices thru the final policy issuance. His previous experience includes working for three of the highest volume law firms in the state and for two of the largest title insurers in the country. He prides himself on being a collaborative resource and building long term relationships with his clients.
Niki Norton, R.A., Immediate Past President
n2 architecture + design
President
2081 SE Ocean Blvd., Suite 1A
Stuart, FL 34996
p: (772) 220-4411
w: n2archdesign.com
Niki L. Norton, R.A.—principle architect—is head of n2 architecture + design, and is an active leader of her community. Past President of the local Chamber of Commerce, The Lyric Theater, United States Green Building Council (USGBC), and the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC); she participates not only in local green building and construction, but is also currently licensed in seven different states and carries additional green certifications.
After graduating from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville in 1997, Niki began to practice there before moving to Stuart, Florida. Upon arriving to Stuart in 2002, Niki quickly continued her path in architecture + began her own firm. Within her 20 years of experience, Niki has worked on various commercial, county and residential projects.
Tara England, Program Chair
Cushman & Wakefield
Director- South Florida Commercial Brokerage
3801 PGA Blvd., Suite 104
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
p: (561) 441-8541
w: cushmanwakefield.com
Tara England is Director of the South Florida Commercial Brokerage at Cushman & Wakefield.
With more than a decade of experience, Tara is an office leasing specialist in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, working on an array of real estate projects that vary in complexity and size.
Specializing in agency leasing and tenant representation services within the South Florida office market, Ms. England has successfully negotiated over 8 million square feet of commercial lease transactions, totaling over $40 million.
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Her current assignments include Financial Center at the Gardens and Gardens Plaza in Palm Beach Gardens, as well as Flagler Center, District Pointe and Centrepark in West Palm Beach, among others.
A lifelong resident of Palm Beach County, Ms. England is familiar and knowledgeable in the various submarkets and key office properties within the area and has built a reputation for creating custom solutions for her clients’ real estate challenges.
Jean Phillips, Foundation Champion/Chair
Compass Real Estate
Real Estate Advisor
m: (561) 568-2649
e: jean.phillips@compass.com
With over 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate and construction industry, Jean is a seasoned executive now thriving at Compass. She is excited to lead development projects across South Florida, including office, mixed-use, and senior living properties, while leveraging Compass’s cutting-edge tools and extensive network to elevate her business to new heights.
Jean’s expertise spans leasing retail spaces, sourcing off-market opportunities for developers, and identifying prime investment properties for private clients. Her client-first approach ensures that each buyer and seller’s unique needs are met, with a sharp focus on maximizing seller profits and securing ideal spaces for buyers. Known for her straightforward approach and strong negotiation skills, Jean is dedicated to exceeding client expectations.
Damien Condo, Membership Co-Chair
Facillitee Inc.
Founder & Principle Energy Efficiency Consultant
1531 Packwood, # 4
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
p: (561) 449-1105
w: www.facillitee.com
Damien Condo is the Founder and Principal Energy Efficiency Consultant at Facillitee, Inc., a ten-year-old energy consultation and product supply company based in North Palm Beach, FL. A native of Florida and a graduate of Florida State University, Damien has always been passionate about both Florida and the environment and continues to develop Facillitee, Inc. to become a beacon utilizing Energy Efficiency as a market resource towards a more sustainable future built environment.
Anné Desormier-Cartwright, Membership Co-Chair
Elder & Estate Planning Attorneys PA
Managing Partner
480 Maplewood Drive, Suite 3
Jupiter, FL 33458
p: (561) 694-7827
w: https://elderlawyersfl.com
Licensed in Florida since 1985, Anné Desormier-Cartwright began her practice as a real estate, landlord tenant and commercial trial lawyer. Since 1994, her practice expanded to include guardianship, mental health, probate and trust administration and trusts and estate planning and as well as Special Needs trust, Medicaid and Veterans Benefits Planning. More recently, she started helping clients with remedies for elder exploitation. She has been appointed to the Guardianship Education Committee for the Palm Beach County Bar since 1998. She also serves on the Probate and Guardianship Practice Committee of the Florida Bar and is a member of the Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section of the Florida Bar and the American Bar Association as well as the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar. She is now the managing partner of Elder and Estate Planning Attorneys PA.
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She is a Charter member of Elder Counsel, a nationwide association of elder law attorneys focused on the changing laws affecting the elderly. She also is a member of Wealth Counsel and Advisors Forum which focuses how the laws affect wealth planning and distribution of assets throughout client’s lives and at death. Mrs. Desormier also enjoys active memberships in NAELA and AFELA, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, respectively. These organizations lead the way for understanding and preparing legislation to address the complicated issues our elderly population face as they age.
She is a 30-year member of The Greater Palm Beach Chapter of National Association of Women in Construction and has served on the Board of Directors in various capacities. She continues to be a member helping members in their business succession, estate planning, elder law and real estate needs.
Ann Inesedy, Sponsorship Chair
First Citizens Bank
Vice President, Business Banker
1098 Military Trail
Jupiter, FL 33458
p: (561) 253-8133
w: www.firstcitizens.com
Ann has been with First Citizens Bank since 2011 and serves as Vice President, Business Banker for the South Florida market.
As a banking professional, Ann assists south Florida businesses with their lending and financial needs for over 32 years providing “concierge business services”. Ann specializes in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie counties, assisting medical professionals and non-profits; family-owned businesses and owner-occupied real estate businesses.
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In the community, Ann is involved with many organizations including Palm Beach North and Martin County Chambers, Palm Beach and Martin County Business Development Boards, CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) and CCIM, Executives’ Association of the Palm Beaches and The Forum Club of the Palm Beaches.
At First Citizens Bank, Ann can combine helping businesses and the community. She has the ability to build relationships with clients and get involved with what matters most to them. First Citizens has been helping businesses and families since 1898 and is one of the nation’s strongest and most stable financial institutions in the United States.
Lori Bliss Tambone, P.E., Communications Chair
Tambone Companies
Co-Founder
3710 Buckeye Street, Suite 100
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
p: (561) 660-5166
w: tambone.com
Lori Bliss Tambone is a Professional Engineer and co-founder of Tambone Companies and related entities. Lori is responsible for bringing each project through every phase – from design, engineering, permitting, and construction through occupancy. In this capacity, she also manages the diverse team of project managers, contractors, and support personnel in the various regional offices, as well as overseeing the general office administration.
Lori brings over 30 years of engineering, administration, and management experience to the company and to her involvement with community activities. Lori holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the University of Central Florida. She became a registered Professional Engineer in Florida in 1987 and in Massachusetts in 1995. She is also a registered real estate broker in Massachusetts and in Florida.
Trixy Walker, Director
JLL Property Management
Sr. General Manager, South Florida
150 North Clematis Street, Suite 530
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
p: (561) 307-6557
w: www.jll.com
Mrs. Trixy Walker is a Commercial real estate property management professional with excellent organization skills. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing capital improvement projects and tenant buildouts, developing and managing property budget, and managing tenant and property vendor relations. Trixy is a demonstrated leader and problem solver adept at handling a wide range of issues and projects in various areas simultaneously, meeting deadlines and performance quotas. During her career she has proven to be productive, showing great initiative and exercising sound judgment in rendering time critical decisions. She poses strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills. She is successful with clients and staff of all levels. Her ability to coach and mentor her staff to quickly absorb new procedures, policies, and regulations along with her can-do attitude is contagious and her dedication is unmatched. She advocates for personal development and growth among her peers.
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Mrs. Walker was awarded the “Emerging Leader” in South Florida from JLL in 2022, The “Property Manager of the Year” in South Florida from Cushman & Wakefield in 2018. She was nominated in 2011 for “Women In Leadership Awards” (WILA) it is an award granted to exemplary women who have demonstrated extraordinary achievements and leadership in the private, public and volunteer sectors. In June of 2011 Mrs. Walker was the recipient of the Grace Dodge Award. The award is present to women who have overcome adversity and, in the process, has not only empowered herself but also created opportunities for and led other women toward their own empowerment.
Kim Blair, Director
Tambone Companies
Project Coordinator
3710 Buckeye Street, Suite 100
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
p: (561) 557-7235
w: www.tambone.com
Kim Blair is a Project Coordinator for Tambone Companies. Her responsibilities focus on providing administrative support to all Tambone Team members including project presentation development, proposal coordination for land sales and build-to-suits, preparation of client and project financial packages, marketing coordination and other administrative tasks.
Prior to joining Tambone, Kim gained experience in luxury custom home and commercial construction and sales. She worked at Black Diamond Residential in Jupiter as a Project Coordinator/Project Engineer and previously held similar positions with Hedrick Brothers Construction in West Palm Beach, Maxwell Building Corporation in Jupiter, and First Premier Builders in Tequesta. Prior to that she was a real estate Broker Associate with Premier Properties of South Florida in Tequesta and Old Marsh Realty in Palm Beach Gardens. Kim is a licensed Florida Real Estate Broker and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Virginia.