Welcome to FRLA’s Northwest Florida Chapter

Check out our upcoming events on the calendar below.

You can also find our events on the FRLA Facebook page. #FRLANWFL

Contact FRLA Regional Director: Marissa Bonham at [email protected] or 850-687-0638 for more information.

Chapter Events

August 12, 2025 - August 14, 2025

Summit

Chapter Director(s)

Regional Director

Marissa Bonham
850-687-0638
Email the Director

Chapter Leadership

PRESIDENT
Steve Stephensen, Chef Jim Shirley Enterprises

VP LODGING
Thomas Cox, Gibson Beach Rentals

VP RESTAURANT
Madison Shirley, Chef Jim Shirley Enterprises

SECRETARY
Jamie Regan, Shunk Gulley

CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Clint Rogers, Saltwater Restaurants, Inc.
Paul Bonnette, Gulf Coast State College Katherine Griffin Boatwright Endowed Chair of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Melissa Read, Spring Hill Suites by Marriott Navarre Beach

HONORARY EX-OFFICIO
Rita Sherwood, The Southern Agency
Nathan Douglas Firetrol Protection System
Matthew Katz, First Onsite Property