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. Claire Raley, Sr. VP, Community Development Officer, BankUnited, N.A. read bio
Vice Chair. Tina Brown, CEO, Overtown Youth Center. read bio
2nd Vice Chair, Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh, President and CEO, Urban League of Broward County. read bio
Treasurer. Judith Rimbey, OP, Business Office Assistant, Cardinal Newman High School. read bio
Secretary. Victor Rivera, SVP, Sr Relationship Manager, Business Banking, Bank of America. read bio

At Large:

Ana Castilla, VP, Community Development Manager, TD Bank. read bio
Alecia Dillon, CFO, Health Foundation of South Florida. read bio
Ernest Coney, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, CDC of Tampa. read bio
Jack Humburg, Chief Operating Officer, Boley Centers, Inc. read bio
Annie Neasman, President & CEO, Jessie Trice Community Health System. read bio
David R. Punzak, Esquire. read bio
John Talmage, Director, Lee County Economic Development. read bio

Lending Committee

Jack Humburg, Chair, Chief Operating Officer, 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, Managing Director, Community Development Banking, Chase Bank
Cheryl Howell, Affordable Housing Director, Hillsborough County
Ashon Nesbitt, Chief Executive Officer, Florida Housing Coalition
David R. Punzak, Esquire
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, Multifamily Affordable Housing Credit Risk, Fannie Mae
Alecia Dillon, CFO, Health Foundation of South Florida
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

“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

"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 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

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

BBVA Compass

“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

"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

"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.

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

Metropolitan Ministries

"We're thrilled to partner with FCLF to make our project a reality to serve generations of kids in our community." – Dawn Stanhope, President & CEO

Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County

"FCLF has a keen knowledge of Florida challenges & opportunities. We are confident our investment will be used to improve lives." – Kathleen Rizzo Young, Sr. VP, Community Development

HSBC Bank USA, N.A.

"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

Neighbor Up Brevard

“Thank you so very much for the exceptional services. We truly value FCLF’s contributions to furthering our mission." – Michael L. Bean, CEO

Housing Authority of Brevard County

“Thanks to FCLF adults with disabilities are living independently, fully included in their community." – Sheryl Soukup, Exec Dir

Residential Options of Florida

"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…

“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

“The collaboration with FCLF and using NMTC financing allows us to bring the most ambitious projects to life to benefit the communities we serve.” – Elodie Dorso, President & CEO

Community Health Centers of Pinellas

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

Sabadell United Bank

“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 Partners

Rep. Daniel Webster visited FCLF staff.

Support from Valley Bank helps FCLF build strong communities.

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

DuPuis Pointe offers affordable, hurricane proof homes in Miami.

Rep. Ander Crenshaw visited KIPP Jacksonville School

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

FCLF representatives are ready to talk about your project success.

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

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

Support from Axiom Bank helps FCLF build strong communities.

FCLF staff with Tampa's Chloe Coney at Metropolitan Ministries Tampa.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

FCLF Staff meet and greet friends at an FLACDC event.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FCLF staff and supporters volunteer at Million Meals event.

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

FCLF staff are active at statewide conferences and events.

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

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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.