Board of Directors

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President

Brian Jones

Hotwire Communications

407-690-8288 | Email

Brian is a Floridian, attended Winter Park High School and graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Psychology. As a Vice President at Hotwire Communications, Brian helps keep communities stay connected with Fiber-Optic internet services throughout Central Florida.

His community building efforts include President of the Avalon Park Foundation and Vice President of the Avalon Park Property Owner’s Association. During rare downtime, he enjoys playing golf and recreational softball.

Vice President

Stefanie Nicholson, CMCA, AMS

Home River Group

321-305-3879  |  Email

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President-Elect

Tracy Durham, CMCA, AMS, CFCAM, PCAM

Edison Association Management

407-317-5252  |  Email

Tracy is the President of Edison Association Management located in Orlando, FL. She holds her Professional Community Association Manager designation with CAI and has over 16 years of membership service in the local CAI chapter. She joined the CAI Board of Directors to work collaboratively with other industry leaders to impact local community, promote education and build lasting relationships.

Tracy spends her free time with her two children and loving husband. She enjoys giving back to the community and is active in several local organizations. Tracy believes in using her platform to make a difference in the lives of others.

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Treasurer

Leslie Ellis, CPA, MSA, CGMA

Glickstein Laval Carris, P.A., CPAs

407-645-4775  |  Email

Leslie Ellis is a Certified Public Accountant and the Audit Manager at Glickstein Laval Carris, P.A. , a full-service accounting firm in Altamonte Springs, FL. Leslie also holds the designation of Chartered Global Management Accountant.

She has been in public accounting, and with the firm, since 2004 and works with small businesses in the areas of audits, review, compilations and tax preparation. She has extensive experience at auditing not-for-profit organizations, condominium and homeowner associations, and 401(k) plans.

Leslie graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting). She later graduated from UCF with a Master of Science in Accounting degree.

She is a member of the American and Florida Institutes of Certified Public Accountants. Leslie is a graduate of Leadership Seminole – Class 27, a program which focuses on developing, inspiring, and engaging community leaders to improve the quality of life in the Seminole County region.

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Secretary

Jessica Cox

Leland Management

386-310-2853  |  Email

Jessica Cox, a Leland Management employee since 2015, has extensive experience and has spent over ten years managing a variety of homeowner, condominium, and commercial condominium associations. Jessica is an active member of, and serves on, the Board of Directors for the Central Florida Chapter of the Community Association Institute. She also serves as the co-chair of the Membership and Welcoming Committee for the Chapter. She has volunteered her time in various aspects of the Chapter’s committees, events, trade shows, and luncheons since 2007 when she first became involved after serving on her own Board of Directors.

She has earned the industry accreditation for Association Management Specialist (AMS) and Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) all of which signify and demonstrate the highest levels of professional knowledge, understanding, and education in the field of Association Management. Jessica is currently pursuing her Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designation and has completed all required coursework required and is anticipated to complete the case study in 2022. Jessica spends her free time at home enjoying time with her husband and three children.

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Board Member

Patrick Burton

Di Masi Burton, P.A.

407-690-8386 | Email

Patrick Burton is a partner at Di Masi Burton, P.A. a law firm dedicated to representing community associations throughout the Central Florida area. He has practiced law since 2012 counseling and representing community associations on various legal issues facing community associations, including collections, covenant enforcement, and board governance issues. He graduated third in his class from Barry University School of Law. When he is not assisting Board members and CAMs, he is spending time with his wife and two daughters.

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Board Member

Stacey Loureiro, CMCA, AMS

Premier Association Management of Central Florida, Inc.

407-333-7787 x 1103  |  Email

Stacey is a Senior Manager and in charge of education. She has been employed with Premier since 2014 and have been working in the industry since 2010.

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Board Member | Past President

Jarad Pizzuti

Sihle Insurance Group

407-869-0962  |  Email

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Board Member

Jackie Swisher

EmpireWorks Reconstruction

Email

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Board Member

Tom Wheir

The Great Outdoors Community

321-268-9767  |  Email

Tom is currently the Chairman of the Board at The Great Outdoors in Titusville, FL. Prior to taking this position he served as a director on the BOD. While currently retired, he served in the USAF for 10 years and for 30 years as an Air Traffic Controller for the FAA. He worked as a controller, staff specialist, manager, and lead the quality assurance efforts for the western United States.

Tom is happy to serve and looks forward to working with our partners to provide educational opportunities for our members throughout central Florida.

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Board Member | Past President

Ken Zook, LCAM, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, LSM

Waterford Lakes

407-276-4089 | Email