Board of Directors

2025 CREW Jacksonville Board of Directors

CREW Jacksonville is managed by a Board of Directors that works together to set and accomplish the chapter’s strategic goal: helping to advance the success of women in commercial real estate.

Serving on the CREW Jacksonville Board of Directors is a unique opportunity for leadership and networking among other ambitious men and women working in the commercial real estate field.

Board service for Directors is a two-year term; President Elect is a three-year term (i.e., President Elect, President, then Immediate Past President)

President

Kinita L. King

AFLAC
(904)400-8134
Kinita_king@us.aflac.com

President-Elect

Nicole Ryan

United Real Estate Gallery, Commercial
(904)210-5989
nicoleryanrealtor@gmail.com

Immediate Past President

Candis O'Donnell

Apex Companies, LLC
(813)701-7160
candis.miller@apexcos.com

Delegates

Cyndi K Hulett-Hunt

TC Federal Bank
(904)627-5343
cyndi.hulett-hunt@tcfederal.com

Nicole Ryan

United Real Estate Gallery, Commercial
(904)210-5989
nicoleryanrealtor@gmail.com

Treasurer

Cyndi K Hulett-Hunt

TC Federal Bank
(904)627-5343
cyndi.hulett-hunt@tcfederal.com

Secretary

Lauren Parsons Langham

Pierson Ferdinand LLP

lauren.langham@pierferd.com

Directors

Theresa Floyd

Pinnacle Financial Partners
(904)540-4283
Theresa.Floyd@PNFP.com

Candis O'Donnell

Apex Companies, LLC
(813)701-7160
candis.miller@apexcos.com

Nicole Ryan

United Real Estate Gallery, Commercial
(904)210-5989
nicoleryanrealtor@gmail.com

Past Presidents

Kinita King - 2024
Candis O'Donnell - 2023
Julie Hargrove - 2022
Mel Schock - 2021
Holly Grimes - 2020
Pauline Gerry - 2019
Cindy Kaneer - 2018
Caryn Carreiro - 2017
Rosa Beckett - 2016
Pamela Ricard - 2015
Lauren Langham - 2014
Suzanne Cortina - 2013
Brenda Ezell - 2012
Laura Gonzales - 2011
Melissa Gross-Arnold - 2010
Susan Evans - 2009
Beth Lipko - 2008
Terry Durand-Steubben - 2007
Denise Henderson - 2006
Lori Avampato - 2005
Rhetta Nussbaum – 2004
Amelia Sterling - 2002 & 2003

Reasons to Serve

Increased visibility within the commcercial real estate industry
Leadership skills, experience and recognition that will benefit you and your company
Gain valuable skills in speaking/presentations, consensus building, motivating others, budget development and implementation, strategic planning and other areas of leadership.
Impact on the future of women in CRE
Expanded professional connections that benefit you and your firm
Local, regional and national exposure for you and your company
Opportunity to influence the direction and benefits of CREW Jacksonville membership

Time Commitment

Serving as a director on the chapter's board can be a considerable time commitment

Monthly Board meetings (one-to-two hours beginning at 4:30 pm on the second Thursday of each month)
Committee participation - each board member is a liaison to at least one committee. Duties include attending the committee’s monthly meeting, and on occasion, assisting with special projects. Liaison obligations typically entail from 4-10 additional hours a month of phone calls, contact with potential speakers, prospective new members, sponsors, etc.
Two board planning retreats per year, each approximately one day in duration.
Each board member will receive and be expected to contribute to e-mail discussions on issues that come up between Board meetings
Delegates are required to attend the CREW Network Convention & Marketplace (generally a Wednesday morning - Friday afternoon in October), as well as two other CREW Network Leadership Summits (typically Thursday afternoon -Friday afternoon in late Jan/early Feb and early/mid-June).
All board members are encouraged to represent CREW Jacksonville at local, regional and national events as a visible demonstration of their commitment to the organization.

Costs

Directors are expected to attend CREW Jacksonville programs ($35 each on average). Attendance is also encouraged at our networking functions and special events (prices vary).
Delegates and the chapter President will have their registration and travel costs paid for by CREW Jacksonville for the annual CREW Network Convention & Marketplace. In addition, both Delegates will be reimbursed for registration and travel expenses pertaining to the two additional CREW Network Leadership Summits.

Eligibility

Any Full member of CREW Jacksonville in good standing may be nominated to serve on the board.
Associate and Student members are not eligible.

Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership abilities gained either in your career, other board service, or by working on a CREW committee
A positive attitude and an ability to work well with others to achieve consensus and reach common goals
Ability to motivate others
Understanding and support of CREW Jacksonville mission, goals and objectives
A desire to see CREW Jacksonville be a successful and exciting organization serving the needs of its members and the community at large
Candidates for President-Elect will have actively participated in one of the standing committees for a few years and preferably will either be current members of the Board of Directors or have served on the Board of Directors in recent years
Candidates for Network Delegate generally have both experience with CREW Jacksonville’s Board and a working knowledge of the CREW Network, which they may have gained from attending conventions or leadership summits, or by working with CREW members from other chapters around the country
Effectiveness as an ambassador for CREW Jacksonville

Roles and Responsibilites