FCLF Board and Committees

FCLF Board Members and CEO 2019 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:

Tina Brown, CEO, Overtown Youth Center. read bio
Ana Castilla, VP, Community Development Manager, TD Bank. read bio
Jack Humburg, Executive VP, Housing, Development, & ADA Services, Boley Centers, Inc. read bio
Annie Neasman, President & CEO, Jessie Trice Community Health System. read bio
Claire Raley, Sr. VP, Community Development Officer, BankUnited, N.A. read bio
Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh, President and CEO, Urban League of Broward County. read bio
John Talmage, Director, Lee County Economic Development. read bio

Lending Committee

Jack Humburg, Chair, Executive VP, Housing, Development, & ADA Services, Boley Centers, Inc.
Miles Anderson, Mitigation Bureau Chief, Florida Division of Emergency Management
Ana Castilla, VP, Community Development Manager, TD Bank
Ignacio Esteban, CEO, Florida Community Loan Fund
Tina Forcier, CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County
Tammy Haylock-Moore, Executive Director, Commercial Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Cheryl Howell, Affordable Housing Director, Hillsborough County
Ashon Nesbitt, Chief Programs Officer, Florida Housing Coalition
Donna Waldron, Executive Director, Heartfelt Florida Community Land Trust
Brian Weaver, Partner, Stinson LLP

Finance Committee

Judith Rimbey, OP, Chair, Business Office Assistant, Cardinal Newman High School
Tina Brown, CEO, Overtown Youth Center
Jose Luis de la Rosa, Senior Vice President, Truist Community Capital
Claire Raley, Sr. VP, Community Development Officer, BankUnited, N.A.
Ed Timberlake, Chairman, Central Florida Board, Seaside National Bank & Trust

NMTC Advisory Board

Judith Rimbey, OP, Chair, Business Office Assistant, Cardinal Newman High School
Lynn Brockwell-Carey, Executive Director, NeighborUp Brevard
Gwendolyn Dawson, CEO, Ocala Housing Authority
Patrick McNamara, President & CEO, Palm Healthcare Foundation
Dawn Stanhope, President & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County

"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

"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

“The partnership with FCLF is very exciting for us – an essential component in providing greater access to fresh healthy food in downtown New Port Richey.” – Jeff Wright, Owner

Wright's Natural Market

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

Dignity Health

"Trinity Health is happy to partner with FCLF. We look forward to seeing the impact in the communities you serve." – Sr. Kathleen Coll, SSJ, Administrator, Shareholder Advocacy

Trinity Health

“Our partnership with FCLF makes an enormous difference in overcoming the challenge of providing affordable housing." – Jo Ann Nesbitt, President/CEO

St. Jude Great Commission 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

"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

"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

“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

“Expanding our facility with NMTC financing provides the Overtown community resources necessary to provide a fighting chance to break down barriers and break the cycles of poverty.” – Tina Brown, CEO

Overtown Youth Center

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

Neighborhood Renaissance

"FCLF understands and is a part of what we are doing: helping families have the American dream of owning a home." – Isaac Simhon, Executive Director

Housing Programs, Inc.

"We appreciate how the work of FCLF primarily benefits low- to moderate-income individuals and areas and supports the needs of our community." – Maria J. Thompson, Community Development Manager

Third Federal Savings

"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 shows a clear strategy and demonstrated evidence of addressing prevalent community needs." – J. Reymundo Ocañas, Director, Corp Responsibility

BBVA Compass

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

Sister Mary Heyser, RSHM

“We cannot thank FCLF enough for this partnership, creating permanent housing for our neighbors in need, and their commitment to Florida communities.” – Shannon Nazworth, President & CEO

Ability Housing

Our Partners

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

Rep. Ander Crenshaw visited KIPP Jacksonville School

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

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

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

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

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

FCLF representatives are ready to talk about your project success.

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

FCLF staff with local supporters at Metropolitan Ministries Tampa.

DuPuis Pointe offers affordable, hurricane proof homes in Miami.

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

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

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

FCLF staff are active at statewide conferences and events.

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

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

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

Rep. Daniel Webster visited FCLF staff.

Support from Axiom Bank helps FCLF build strong communities.

Support from Valley Bank helps FCLF build strong communities.

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

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

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

FCLF staff and supporters volunteer at Million Meals event.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FCLF Staff meet and greet friends at an FLACDC event.

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Core Purpose FCLF exists to maximize opportunities for people and places outside of the economic mainstream.

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.