Welcome to the Northeast Chapter

Representing: Nassau, Duval, Clay, St. Johns and Putnam Counties

Check out our upcoming events on the calendar below. You can also find our events on the FRLA Facebook page. #FRLANEFL

Our Chapter focuses on many programs to protect, educate and promote our members. Take a look at a few below.

Chapter Events

Chapter Director(s)

Nicole Chapman
904-574-2259
Email the Director

Chapter Leadership

2025 CHAPTER OFFICERS


President
Wayne McLellan, Omni Amelia Island Resort

VP Lodging
Jitan Kuverji, Comfort Suites Baymeadows

VP Restaurant
Reggie Maggs, Meehan’s Irish Pub

Treasurer
Marcos Jovel, Salt Life Fernandina Beach

Secretary
Kimberly Fontecchio, Fontecchio’s Kitchen

CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS


Alfredo Garcia, Sight & Sound Productions
Brittany Lagasse, Residence Inn by Marriott – Mayo Clinic Area
Collin Thornton, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Daniel DeLeon, Grumpy’s Restaurant
David Mason, Courtyard Mayo Clinic
Dennis Chan, Blue Bamboo
Don Samora, The Beachcomber Restaurant
Gary Wheeler, Constangy Brooks & Smith LLC
Greg Cook, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Jeff Schofield, Blue Orchid Thai Cuisine
Jeff Thompson, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
Jitan Kuverji, Comfort Suites Baymeadows

CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS


John Browning, Angel’s Dining Car
Kim Evans, AON Hospitality Group
Kimberly Fontecchio, Fontecchio’s Kitchen
Marcos Jovel, Salt Life Fernandina Beach
Mark Berman, St Johns Food Service (MediaShare Consulting Group, Inc)
Martin Bekkedal, That 1 Painter Yulee-Starke
Reggie Maggs, Meehan’s Irish Pub
Roger Amidon, The Plantation Club
Samara Johns, One Ocean Resort
Sarah Marie Johnston, CuliVino Hospitality Management + Consulting
Scott Wellington, Aloft Tapestry Park
Sid Dua, Vista Hospitality Management
Tammie Sweat, E.H. Thompson
Wayne McLellan, Omni Amelia Island Resort

Honorary EX-OFFICIO


Clay County Board of County Commissioners, Kimberly Morgan
Florida’s First Coast of Golf, Jenna Craven
HabiJax ReStore, Rod Borom
Jacksonville Aviation Authority, Barbara Halverstadt
St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau, Susan Phillips
Visit Jacksonville, Michael Corrigan
Womens Food Alliance, Leigh Cort