Marnie Waldrop
Co-Founder & President/Board Chair
President/Owner, Waldrop Residential Designs, Inc.Marnie is a devoted wife and mother, as well as a principal of her own residential design firm. She attended Auburn University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture. She lives in Orlando, Fla., with her husband, Michael, and their children, Marilyn and Tommy. Read full bio
Michael Waldrop
Co-Founder & Secretary
Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran
President/Owner, Blue Cord Design & ConstructionMichael Waldrop is the CEO and president of Blue Cord Design and Construction, an Orlando-based design build company. He has previously served as a Captain in the U.S. Army and an embedded trainer of an infantry company with the Afghanistan National Army. He is the recipient of a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars for Valor. Read full bio
Brent Wilder
Treasurer
Public Financial ManagementBrent Wilder has more than 23 years’ experience in the financial services industry. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Tennessee. Read full bio
William Carlton Coleman, Jr.
WWII Veteran and POW
Retired Staff Sergeant in the 101st Airborne DivisionA former Staff Sergeant in the 101st Airborne Division, Bill Coleman has dedicated his life to working hard and helping others. He has won numerous awards for his service in the military, including the Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf and Presidential Unit Citation. Read full bio
Robert Costello
Vietnam Veteran
Vice President of Materials Acquisition and Management, Lockheed MartinRobert is responsible for improving overall supply chain performance at Lockheed Martin. He is also a Purple Heart recipient and veteran of the United States Marine Corp.
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Mike Cuda
Vietnam Veteran
Retired High School TeacherMike Cuda served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968, including being stationed in Chu Lai, Vietnam, in 1968. A career teacher and coach, Mike stays actively involved in the community by volunteering with First Presbyterian Church of Orlando. Read full bio
Nathan DeVault
President, Costa DeVault
Nathan handles new business ventures and partnerships, client relations and marketing/PR accounts for Costa DeVault. Widely regarded as one of the area’s most successful “up and comers,” he was selected as one of the Orlando Business Journal’s “Forty Under 40.” Read full bio
Honorable Andy Gardiner
Florida Senate
Andy Gardiner is the Majority Leader of the Florida Senate and represents District 9, which includes parts of Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties in Central Florida. Read full bio
Derek Grimm
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Vice President, Merrill LynchDerek provides wealth management solution to clients at Merrill Lynch and is a Certified Financial Planner. He’s also a veteran of the armed forces with more than 12 years of service with the U.S. Army.
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Richard McCree Sr.
President/Owner, McCree General Contractors and Architects
Richard started working in the field for McCree as a young boy. From those experiences, he has grown to be one of the most trusted construction advisors in Central Florida. As Chairman of McCree, he is responsible for strategic planning and the overall financial health of the organization. In addition, he plays a vital role in new business development. Read full bio
Tae Shin
Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran
Attorney, Shin Law GroupTae Shin practices in corporate law, representing both buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions, private business taxation, business succession planning and corporate governance. Read full bio
Robert Stine
Korean War Veteran
EntrepreneurRobert Stine was born in Sanford, Fla. moved to Orlando at age six where he attended public schools. He attended the University of Florida and graduated from the College of Engineering. He served two years in the U.S. Army Signal Corp. Read full bio
Dr. David D. Swanson
Senior Pastor, First Presbyterian Church of Orlando
The Rev. Dr. David D. Swanson is the senior pastor and head of staff of First Presbyterian Church, Orlando. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Dr. Swanson received his Master of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and his Doctor of Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
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Josh Walker
current U.S. Army CPT
Attorney, Dean, Ringers, Morgan & LawtonJosh Walker provides corporate litigation and insurance defense counsel. He also serves as a captain platoon trainer for the Army National Guard. Read full bio
Leighton Yates
Vietnam Veteran
Partner, Holland & KnightLeighton is a Co-Practice Group Leader for the Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions National Practice Group of approximately 65 lawyers in ten offices. He’s also a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1971. Read full bio