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.

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

Sister Mary Heyser, RSHM

"We consider FCLF a valued partner and strong advocates for low-income communities and families. We look forward to many more years of working together." – Jennifer Westerbeck, Vice President

US Bancorp CDC

“Thanks to FCLF we’re able to provide brand-new safe, affordable homes for 90 families in a sustainable mixed-use, mixed-income community." – Mitchell Rosenstein, Founder & Principal

Green Mills Group

"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

"Thanks to FCLF, we are one step closer to providing a permanent housing solution for veterans and others seeking quality housing at an affordable price." – Carrie Davis, Executive Director

Wealth Watchers

"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

“FCLF addresses local community needs, which aligns with our core values. We appreciate your commitment to our communities.” – Mellissa Slover-Athey, Comm Reinv Ofcr

CenterState Bank

"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

"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

"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

"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 will help us have significant ongoing impact in West Lakes as we help families set roots in this community.” – Camille Reynolds, Executive Director

Hannibal Square CLT

"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

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

Neighborhood Renaissance

"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

"We are delighted to partner with you to serve those most in need in our communities." – Eileen S. Coogan, President & CEO

Allegany Franciscan Ministries

"Without FCLF's support, we would not have been able to deliver the services our area so desperately needs. We look forward to a lifetime relationship." – Tom Griffin, CEO

The Transition House, Inc.

"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

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

Metropolitan Ministries

"We appreciate the accomplishments your organization attains." - Robert Sucher, Executive VP

Sabadell United Bank

Our Partners

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

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

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

FCLF Staff meet and greet friends at an FLACDC event.

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

FCLF staff are active at statewide conferences and events.

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

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

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

Support from Axiom Bank helps FCLF build strong communities.

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

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

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

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

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

FCLF staff with local supporters at Metropolitan Ministries Tampa.

FCLF representatives are ready to talk about your project success.

FCLF staff and supporters volunteer at Million Meals event.

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

DuPuis Pointe offers affordable, hurricane proof homes in Miami.

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

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

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

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

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

Support from Valley Bank helps FCLF build strong communities.

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

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

Rep. Daniel Webster visited FCLF staff.

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

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

Rep. Ander Crenshaw visited KIPP Jacksonville School

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

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

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Our Vision Opportunity and dignity exist for every person and community in Florida.

Our Mission Our expertise and capital make projects successful and help organizations improve lives and communities.