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.
President
Martin Bekkedal, Legacy Restaurant Group
VP Lodging
Wayne McLellan, Omni Amelia Island Resort
VP Restaurant
Marcos Jovel, Salt Life Fernandina Beach
Treasurer
Shannon Dearin, Courtyard St. Augustine
Secretary
Kimberly Fontecchio, Fontecchio’s Kitchen
Alfredo Garcia, Sight & Sound Productions
Bobby Koopman, Heartland
Dan Monk, Pusser’s Bar & Grille Ponte Vedra Beach Restaurant
RJ Bopf, EcoLab
Daniel DeLeon, Grumpy’s Restaurant
David Mason, Courtyard Mayo Clinic
DeeAnn Hobbs, Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village
Dennis Chan, Blue Bamboo
Don Samora, The Beachcomber Restaurant
Gary Wheeler, Constangy Brooks & Smith LLC
Greg Cook, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Greg Delks, Southern Grounds & Co.
Janet Ellis, Maury, Donnelly & Parr, Inc.
Jeff Schofield, Blue Orchid Thai Cuisine
Jeff Thompson, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
Jitan Kuverji, Comfort Suites Baymeadows
John Browning, Angel’s Dining Car
Kate Strickland, Wander Media Company
Kim Evans, AON Hospitality Group
Kimberly Fontecchio, Fontecchio’s Kitchen
Lisa Eveson, Shift4
Mark Berman, St Johns Food Service (MediaShare Consulting Group, Inc)
Marcos Jovel, Salt Life Fernandina Beach
Martin Bekkedal, Legacy Restaurant Group
Michael Hitt, Courtyard by Marriott Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront
Reggie Maggs, Meehan’s Irish Pub
Rick Cadena, Courtyard Orange Park
Sarah Marie Johnston, CuliVino Hospitality Management + Consulting
Scott Wellington, Aloft Tapestry Park
Shannon Dearin, Courtyard St. Augustine
Tammie Sweat, E.H. Thompson
Thayer Kern, The Lodge & Club
Wayne McLellan, Omni Amelia Island Resort
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
