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

2026 CHAPTER OFFICERS


President
Reggie Maggs, Meehan’s Irish Pub

VP Lodging
Jitan Kuverji, Comfort Suites Baymeadows

VP Restaurant
Marcos Jovel, Salt Life Fernandina Beach

Treasurer
Marcos Jovel, Salt Life Fernandina Beach

Secretary
Brittany Lagasse, Residence Inn by Marriott – Mayo Clinic Area

CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS


Alfredo Garcia, Sight & Sound Productions
Brett Nolan, Laundry Lux
Brittany Lagasse, Residence Inn by Marriott – Mayo Clinic Area
Collin Thornton, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
David Mason, Courtyard Mayo Clinic
Dennis Chan, Blue Bamboo
Don Samora, The Beachcomber Restaurant
Greg Cook, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Jeff Schofield, Blue Orchid Thai Cuisine
Jeff Thompson, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
Jitan Kuverji, Comfort Suites Baymeadows
John Browning, Angel’s Dining Car

CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS


Juliana Gonzalez, Expedia Group
Kate Campbell, Florida Blue
Kate Stickland, Wander Media Group
Kim Evans, AON Hospitality Group
Kimberly Fontecchio, Fontecchio’s Kitchen
Leslie Sullivan, Zenith Group
Lisa McClain, PayChex
Marcos Jovel, Salt Life Fernandina Beach
Mark Berman, St Johns Food Service (MediaShare Consulting Group, Inc)
Reggie Maggs, Meehan’s Irish Pub
Sarah Marie Johnston, CuliVino Hospitality Management + Consulting
Scott Wellington, Aloft Tapestry Park
Sid Dua, Vista Hospitality Management
Steve Savastano, Omni Ameila Island Resort
Tammie Sweat, E.H. Thompson

Honorary EX-OFFICIO


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