FCLF Board and Committees

FCLF Board 2016 09 FCLF Board includes representatives from organizations all over the state of Florida, representing our Investors, our Borrowers, and Technical Experts.

Board of Directors

Chair. Susan J. Leigh, Principal, The Community Concepts Group. read bio
Vice Chair. Marilyn M. Drayton, Community Relationship Sr Mgr, Florida and SE Region, Wells Fargo Bank. read bio
Treasurer. Judith Rimbey, OP, Business Office Assistant, Cardinal Newman High School. read bio
Secretary. Victor Rivera, SVP; Business Banking Market Executive, Central Florida, Bank of America Merrill Lynch. read bio

At Large:

Ana Castilla, VP, Community Development Manager, TD Bank. read bio
Jack Humburg, Executive VP, Housing, Development, & ADA Services, Boley Centers, Inc. read bio
Edward Kucher, VP Managed Care / Business Development, Community Health Centers of Pinellas. read bio
Claire Raley, Sr. VP, Community Development Officer, BankUnited, N.A. read bio

Lending Committee

Jack Humburg, Chair, Executive VP, Housing, Development, & ADA Services, Boley Centers, Inc.
Susan J. Leigh, Principal, The Community Concepts Group
Miles Anderson, Mitigation Bureau Chief, Florida Dividion of Emergency Management
Bob Ansley, President, Orlando Neighborhood Improvement Corp.
Marilyn M. Drayton, Sr. Vice President, Community Development Manager, Florida Region, Wells Fargo Bank
Ignacio Esteban, CEO, Florida Community Loan Fund
Fran Gordon, Executive Director, Mid-Florida Housing Partnership, Inc.
Tammy Haylock-Moore, Executive Director, Commercial Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Jay Readey, Ginsberg Jacobs, LLC
Mike Sloss, Managing Director, ROC USA Capital
Donna Waldron, Executive Director, Heartfelt Florida Community Land Trust

Finance Committee

Judith Rimbey, OP, Chair, Business Office Assistant, Cardinal Newman High School
Edward Kucher, VP Managed Care / Business Development, Community Health Centers of Pinellas
Susan J. Leigh, Principal, The Community Concepts Group
Claire Raley, Sr. VP, Community Development Officer, BankUnited, N.A.
Jose Luis de la Rosa, Sr. VP, Community Development Banking, Bank of America
Ed Timberlake, Chairman, Central Florida board, Seaside National Bank & Trust

NMTC Advisory Board

Patrick McNamara, President & CEO, Palm Healthcare Foundation
Gwendolyn Dawson, Executive Director, Ocala Housing Authority
Fran Gordon, Executive Director, Mid-Florida Housing Partnership, Inc.
Ann Kendrick, SND, Community Relations Coordinator, Hope CommUnity Center
John Bauer, Former (founding) FCLF Board Member

Policy Committee

Claire Raley, Chair, Sr. VP, Community Development Officer, BankUnited, N.A.
Marilyn M. Drayton, Sr. Vice President, Community Development Manager, Florida Region, Wells Fargo Bank
Patrick McNamara, President & CEO, Palm Healthcare Foundation
Shannon Nazworth, Executive Director, Ability Housing, Inc.

"Our partnership with FCLF helps the American Dream of homeownership come true." – Michael Roberts, Exec Dir

R.E.A.C.H.

"FCLF demonstrates a mission-oriented philosophy that is compatible and supportive, broadens our platform and deepens our portfolio of products and services." – Kent Adcock, CEO

Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter

"We couldn’t have pulled this project together without FCLF as partners. This is the start of great work in Jacksonville’s historic Springfield district." – Kevin Gay, Exec. Director

Operation New Hope

"The Fathers Table Foundation appreciates the services FCLF provides and the impact on the communities you serve. We believe in your organization and your mission." – Dan Gilardi, President

Fathers Table Foundation

"Our relationship with FCLF provides the capital to achieve long-lasting impact." – Terri Murray, Exec Dir

Neighborhood Renaissance

"FCLF understood our context, embraced the project vision, and were willing to make an investment that others deemed as too risky." – Lynn Brockwell-Carey, Executive Director

Brevard Neighborhood Development Coaliti…

"FCLF staff shares our vision and commitment to serve needy families and provide a high quality education to all children." – Thomas Cole, Founder

Emma Jewel Charter Academy

"It is really working. FCLF is really touching low-income people." – Florida Community Loan Fund Founding Board Member

Sister Mary Heyser, RSHM

"FCLF has proven its community impact and hard work. We are proud to partner with FCLF." – Leslie Watson, Analyst, Community Investments

Dignity Health

"FCLF made it possible for us to provide many special needs and low-income students with the educational services that they need." – Charlotte Tollefson, Director & Founder

Woodlawn Community Academy

"FCLF plays a significant role in sustaining vibrant and thriving communities. We are pleased to support your ongoing community based efforts." – Ernie Diaz, South Florida Market President

TD Charitable Foundation

"FCLF is a difference maker! Their team provides solutions to bring about real change in a community." – Tim Marks, President & CEO

Metropolitan Ministries

"Cade Museum is proud to be partners with FCLF and JPMorgan Chase. Thanks to the NMTC Program, we will provide a transformative asset to our community." – Jennifer Denault, COO

Cade Museum for Creativity & Inventi…

"Without the FCLF initial loan to purchase land, we might not have been able to move forward with farmworker housing." – Peter Routsis-Arroyo, CEO, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice

Casa San Juan Bosco

"BankUnited understands the challenges facing our communities; we applaud FCLF's efforts. Thank you for making our community a better place to live." – Katrina Wright, VP Comm. Dev.

BankUnited

"We couldn't achieve our mission of creating strong neighborhoods without FCLF's help. Their staff is always friendly, quick to respond, and efficient." – Bonnye Deese, Executive Director

BAND

"We look forward to continuing our successful relationship with FCLF and working together to meet the needs of our communities." – Nancy Merolla, VP/CRA Officer

Florida Community Bank

"Aida Palms will be a lasting asset to the City of Lakeland. This revitalization wouldn't be possible without financing partners like FCLF." – Mitchell Rosenstein, Principal, Green Mills Group

Aida Palms

"We commend the important work of your organization, are glad to support its efforts." – Beverly Dabney

JPMorgan Chase Foundation

"Thank you to our friends at FCLF. Your staff has been patient and helpful. We'll make you proud!" – Bill Lazar, Executive Director

St. Johns Housing Partnership

Our Partners

Emma Jewel Charter Academy offers education for the whole child in Brevard County.

New rental homes are available for farmworker families at Casa San Juan Bosco.

FCLF Board Members represent our investors, borrowers, and technical experts.

Support from Axiom Bank helps FCLF build strong communities.

Rep. Ander Crenshaw visited KIPP Jacksonville School

FCLF staff with local supporters at Metropolitan Ministries Tampa.

Nutritious snacks are a part of the healthy focused curriculum at Emma Jewel Charter Academy.

FCLF and the NMTC Program renovated a historic building into a small business incubaor.

ASPIRA of Florida offers education & mentoring with a focus on low-income and Latino students.

TD Charitable Foundation and TD Bank have supported FCLF's mission since 2006.

Greater Heights offers new, safe, affordable rental homes in what was formerly a high crime area.

FCLF staff and US Legislative staff at an event honoring Youth of the Year.

DuPuis Pointe offers affordable, hurricane proof homes in Miami.

Support from TD Bank Charitable Foundation helps FCLF build strong communities.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, financed the land for farmworker rental housing with FCLF.

FCLF financing to Housing Programs, Inc. helps provide affordable homes for ownership.

Rep. Daniel Webster visited FCLF staff.

FCLF projects create jobs and stimulate development in low-income communities.

FCLF CEO and one of our supporters visit the ASPIRA Arts Deco school.

Residents at Neighborhood Renaissance's Mathis Place enjoy affordable rent.

FCLF staff and supporters volunteer at Million Meals event.

Support from Valley Bank helps FCLF build strong communities.

Neighbor Up, formerly BNDC, offers affordable housing in Brevard County.

FCLF Chief Lending Officer visits with the Executive Director of Neighbor Up (formerly BNDC)

FCLF supporter, the Northern Trust Company, hosted a housing roundtable in Sarasota.

FCLF projects create jobs and stimulate development in low-income communities.

FCLF staff are active at statewide conferences and events.

FCLF Staff are on hand at conferences and events to discuss our programs.

FCLF Staff meet and greet friends at an FLACDC event.

FCLF and NMTC are creating a new facility for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County

The duPont Fund used FCLF and NMTC Financing to revitalize downtown Jacksonville.

FCLF Financing to Neighbor Up Brevard helps provide affordable rental housing.

FCLF representatives are ready to talk about your project success.

The RCRI Conference allows FCLF staff to touch base with our religious supporters.

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