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SENIOR LEADERSHIP
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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
e: aimee.carlson@pulte.com
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 PulteGroup, 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.
Tara England, President-Elect
Cushman & Wakefield
Director- South Florida Commercial Brokerage
3801 PGA Blvd., Suite 104
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
p: (561) 441-8541
w: cushmanwakefield.com
With over 15 years of commercial real estate experience, Tara England 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 9 million square feet of commercial lease transactions, totaling over $20 million.
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Her current assignments include Financial Center at the Gardens and 20 Divosta Towers in Palm Beach Gardens, as well as Centrepark and 1700 Palm Beach Lakes 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.
Ms. England is President-Elect of the Palm Beach and Treasure Coast Chapter of CREW and active in both the Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association and Jupiter/Tequesta Athletic Association. She has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida.
Sandra Pabon, Secretary
Itasca Construction Associates, Inc.
Owner
6420 Congress Ave., Suite #1900
Boca Raton, FL 33487
p: 561-241-4999 (office)
e: sandrar@itascaboca.com
w: itascaboca.com
Sandra Pabon began her career in the construction industry in 2000 after immigrating to the United States from Colombia in 1999. Her carrier started at an entry-level position at Itasca Construction, despite not being able to speak English at the time. Motivated to advance her career, she earned a degree in Construction Management in 2010. She was promoted to project manager in 2013, successfully leading diverse projects across office, industrial, hospitality, and interior buildout sectors.
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In 2020, Sandra became Vice President and an Owner of Itasca Construction. In this leadership role, she focuses on building client relationships and overseeing the successful execution of projects, bringing a strategic vision and nearly 25 years of experience to the company. Outside of work, Sandra loves to travel, enjoy good food and wine, and spend quality time with her family.
Michele Pellico, RPA, FMA, Treasurer
Related Companies
Regional Manager
525 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 120
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
p: (561) 650-0900
e: mpellico@related.com
w: www.related.com
Michele Pellico, RPA, FMA, has an impressive career spanning over twenty years in the commercial real estate industry. Currently, she serves as the Regional Manager for Related Ross in West Palm Beach. She has specialized in managing, leasing, and repositioning Class A assets. Throughout her career, Michele has worked with some of the largest real estate owners in the country, including PGP, CBREGI, ING, Steeprock, Cornerstone Real Estate Advisors, JP Morgan, Berwind Group, Gaedeke Landers, and Trizec.
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Michele has led her teams to win multiple TOBY Awards through BOMA, both locally and the Southern region of US. The properties she has managed have attained LEED Certification, BOMA 360, and Energy Star ratings. She has overseen multimillion-dollar capital and tenant improvement projects across various portfolios and led regional property management teams.
Her accolades include Property Manager of the Year through BOMA Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beaches, Property Manager of the Year with CBRE, Asset Services Leader and Team Leader of the Year. Michele has held significant roles for BOMA Fort Lauderdale including Past President and currently as Director. In addition, she currently serves as Secretary for BOMA Florida. She has also held roles for CREW Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, where she is Past President and currently serves as Treasurer. Her dedication to these organization highlights her leadership and commitment to the industry.
Kim Blair, Communications Chair
Tambone Companies
Project Manager
3710 Buckeye Street, Suite 100
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
p: (561) 557-7235
w: www.tambone.com
Kim Blair is a Project Manager 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.
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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.
Lori Bliss Tambone, P.E., Programs 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.
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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.
Jennifer Adams, LEED AP, IIDA, Sponsor Chair
HLW Architecture Florida LLC
Senior Associate, Senior Interior Designer
222 Lakeview Avenue, Suite 800
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
p: (212) 353-4655
e: jadams@hlw.com
Jennifer Adams, LEED AP, IIDA holds over 17 years of experience in the design industry, specializing in both commercial, hospitality, retail, civic and residential projects worldwide. As a founding member of HLW International’s Florida office, she excels in design leadership and business development. Before joining HLW, Jennifer was a senior design director at a prominent New York interior design firm, focusing on high-end commercial interiors. Her extensive background also includes senior design and associate roles at some of the largest architecture firms globally.
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Now a Florida resident and active member of CREW, Jennifer is eager to engage with the local community and industry organizations. She is also an active member of the IIDA and holds a BFA in Interior Design from the New York Institute of Technology.
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 twelve-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.
Eddie Paredes, Membership Co-Chair
First American Title Insurance Company
National Account Manager, National Commercial Services
703 Waterford Way, Suite 500
Miami, FL 33126
p: (786) 910-6165
e: eparedes@firstam.com
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.
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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.
Jean Phillips, Foundation 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.
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A committed member of the commercial real estate community, Jean serves as Foundation Chair for the Palm Beach / Treasure Coast chapter of CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women).
Denise Santiago Bartlett, Director
JCB Contracting, Inc.
4400 North Federal Highway
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
m: (954) 592-3249
e: dsantiago@jcbcontractinginc.com
w: jcbcontractinginc.com/
Denise Santiago Bartlett has been a dedicated professional in the construction industry since 1993, bringing over three decades of experience to her role. She earned a Master’s Degree in Construction Management from Florida International University in 2009 and holds a Florida Certified General Contractor’s license. Throughout her career, Denise has been recognized for her exceptional ability to establish and maintain trusting, long-lasting relationships with clients and colleagues, a skill that has significantly contributed to her sustained success. She consistently demonstrates analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, ensuring quality results from project inception to completion.
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In 2023-2024, Denise actively volunteered with the ACE Mentorship Program in Palm Beach and Martin County, mentoring students at Lake Worth High School. Her involvement with the program highlights her commitment to giving back to the next generation of construction professionals, helping them understand the industry and preparing them for future careers.
In June 2024, Denise joined JCB Contracting, Inc. In her new role, she focuses on expanding JCB’s clientele across South Florida, California, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Her extensive experience and commitment to fostering meaningful connections make her a valuable asset to the JCB Contracting team.
Trixy Walker, RPA, MBA LEED Green Associate, Director
JLL Property Management
Sr. General Manager, South Florida
150 North Clematis Street, Suite 530
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
p: (561) 307-6557
e: trixy.walker@jll.com
w: jll.com
Mrs. Trixy Walker has over 17 years of experience in Property Management specializing in industrial/commercial/retail properties. She has extensive background in managing capital improvement projects and tenant buildouts, budget preparation utilizing Kardin, Yardi, Excel, and MRI. She advocates for personal development and growth among her peers.
Mrs. Walker was responsible for the management of 2 Class A office buildings, 3 Retail properties totaling over 450,000 rsf in Palm Beach County. She Developed & Manage over 300,000 sq. ft. of Class A Office Building in downtown West Palm Beach in 2008 which sold for $150 million or $507 per sq. foot in 2014.
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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.
Niki Norton, R.A., Immediate Past President
n2 architecture + design
President
2081 SE Ocean Blvd., Suite 1A
Stuart, FL 34996
p: (772) 220-4411
e: niki@n2archdesign.com
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, Nicki began to practice there before moving to Stuart, Florida. Upon arriving in Stuart in 2002, Niki quickly continued her path in architecture and began her own firm. Within her 20 years of experience, Niki has worked on various commercial, county and residential projects.
Anné Desormier-Cartwright, Legal Counsel
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 35+ 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.