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The Big Book of Business makes its debut
Information is everywhere, but finding what you need can be a challenge. We’ve worked to create a resource to help.
BY MONTY ZICKUHR EDITOR
Welcome to Jacksonville Daily Record’s inaugural Big Book of Business.
In a world where information is seemingly endless, we have worked to create a publication to help you cut through the clutter and noise. It can be a tool to help you quickly find what you need or to discover information to help you take a new path.
Our goal in creating this publication was to produce a resource you will keep on hand as a personal reference.
In conceptualizing and producing this publication, it became clear there is a monumental volume of valuable data and resources available about Northeast Florida.
The challenge in navigating it can be overwhelming.
From the U.S. Census Bureau to city governments to business organizations, we have provided information that can help your business decisions.
The Big Book of Business can be a shortcut to save you time.
Divided into three sections, Data, Lists and People, here is some of what you will find inside.
DATA
ZIP code maps and demographic information for the five Northeast Florida counties. This includes income, population, age, median home values and more.
Unemployment and residential single-family home sales history.
LISTS
The largest section of the Big Book of Business includes lists of companies and government.
A look at who’s who in Jacksonville city government along with a map of the City Council districts.
The leaders of the cities within Duval and the surrounding counties.
The government authorities, including the Port, Aviation, Transportation and JEA.
The Downtown Investment Authority and Office of Economic Development.
Banking, education, commercial real estate, public and private companies and more.
From CEOs to developers, a who’s who list of key business people in Northeast Florida.
The takeaway from compiling the Big Book of Business is this: The resources for business owners and entrepreneurs in Northeast Florida are deep.
We hope this inaugural issue will guide you to finding what helps you when you need it.
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A GROWING REGION
Jacksonville is one of the top 10 largest cities in the U.S. and its surrounding metropolitan statistical area has grown more than 56% since 2000. Here’s a look at some of the demographics in the Jacksonville MSA and how that growth is impacting business.
39.5
Median age
61% Age 18-64
51% Married
10% Foreign-born
10.9%
Veteran status
$43,435 Per-capita income 11.7% Below poverty line
$77,044
Median household income
To live comfortably in Jacksonville, Florida, a minimum annual income of $53,640 for a family and $45,200 for a single person is recommended, according to Bestplaces.net
693,081 Households
2.4 Persons per household
$361,800
Median value of owneroccupied housing units. The national median in the U.S. is $340,200,
$1,330
Cost to rent a two-bedroom apartment
According to Bestplaces.net, the cost is 7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,560.
26.3 minutes Average travel time to work
92.8% High school graduates
37.4% Bachelor’s degree or higher
Office, industrial and retail Small business
22%
Total office vacancy in Jacksonville, according to Cushman Wakefield
$22.74
Asking rent per square foot
7.0%
Vacancy rate for industrial properties, according to Cushman Wakefield
$7.85
Asking rent per square foot
City population rank
4.3%
Vacancy rate for retail properties, according to Colliers.
$25.22
Base rent per square foot
66,000
Small businesses in Jacksonville, according to the Office of Economic Development
18,000
Employ 100 people or less
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Jacksonville is among the top 10 most populated cities in the U.S.
Quick facts
Jacksonville was the fourthfastest-growing city in the U.S. in 2023, behind San Antonio and Fort Worth, Texas, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
Jacksonville ranked No. 9 in areas people are moving to from February to April 2025, according to Redfin. It was No. 9 in the PODS moving trends ranking.
Jacksonville ranked No. 7 in Best Big Cities to Live in the U.S. in 2025-26 by U.S. News.
Jacksonville was the top city for young entrepreneurs, according to Search Logistics, ahead of Tampa.
Jacksonville has continued moving up the ranks, becoming the second-hottest job market in the country in 2023, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Jacksonville ranked as the No. 5 best city to drive in, according to Bestplaces.com.
REGION’S POPULATION ON PATH TO 2 MILLION
The population of the Jacksonville Metropolitan Statistical Area and increased more than 56% since 2000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The Jacksonville MSA comprises Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties. According to the Florida Demographic Estimating Conference, the region’s population is expected to climb to 1.82 million in 2030, 1.94 million in 2035, 1.99 million in 2040 and 2.06 million by 2045. Here is the population growth from 2000 to 2024.
PROJECTED COUNTY POPULATIONS IN 2045
Source: U.S.
Duval County
1,030,822
762.6
1,351.7
DUVAL COUNTY
Data is from the U.S. Census American Community Survey 2023 and compiled from Censusreporter.org, an open-source project created to make Census data easier to use.
OVERALL DUVAL COUNTY BY THE NUMBERS
101,501
648.7
NASSAU COUNTY
BAKER COUNTY
BAKER COUNTY
232,439
604.6
384.5
320,110
600.6
532.9
CLAY COUNTY
ST. JOHNS COUNTY
EMPLOYMENT
Job growth slowing down in region
Northeast Florida’s unemployment rate has risen slightly since 2022, when the economy began returning to normal after the coronavirus pandemic. But the jobless rate has remained relatively low.
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However, job growth slowed to its lowest levels since 2012 in mid-2025, excluding the pandemic months when many companies laid off workers or shut down operations and the number of jobs declined.
Nonfarm businesses in the Jacksonville metropolitan area of Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St.Johns counties grew their payrolls by only 1.1% in the 12-month period through May 2025.
Monthly job growth rates
Source: Florida Department of Commerce
Each weekend, over 15,000 children receive nutritious meals through our programs, ensuring they have the essential nourishment needed to learn, grow, and thrive. Despite our efforts, this is only a fraction of the need in our community. A staggering 88% of those in need across Northeast Florida still await assistance. Please consider making a donation.
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
Northeast Florida home prices
The median price of a single-family home in Northeast Florida year over year declined 3.95% since June 2024, the record high for the region, according to the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors. NEFAR compiles statistics for Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, St. Johns and Putnam counties. $400,000
Baker
Clay $330,000 Duval $430,000 Nassau $577,750 St. Johns $250,250 Putnam
2,600 architects, engineers, constructors and administrative professionals. 25 offices across the US, Latin America and Asia. $2.5B annually in commercial and industrial markets for both private and public sector clients. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida since 1965.
JACKSONVILLE GOVERNMENT
MAYOR & ADMINISTRATION
MAYOR
Donna Deegan
Deegan is the 45th mayor of the city of Jacksonville and the ninth mayor since the city’s consolidation in 1968. She is the city’s first woman elected mayor.
Term: 2023-2027
OFFICE
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., Suite 400 Jacksonville, 32202 904-255-5000
MayorDonnaDeegan@ coj.net
ADMINISTRATION
Chester Aikens II
Executive Assistant to the Mayor
Karen Bowling Chief Administrative Officer
Kelli O’Leary
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Callie Pedersen
Executive Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer
Michael Weinstein Chief of Staff
Jovial Harper
Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff
Joe Inderhees
Deputy Chief of Staff
Brittany Norris Director of Intergovernmental Affairs
Melissa Ross Director of Strategic Initiatives, Liaison to the Press
Parvez Ahmed Chief of Analytics
Dr. Sunil Joshi, Chief Health Officer
Lynn Sherman, Executive Director of Health Programs
Tracye Polson, Director of Non-Profit Strategic Partnerships
Garrett Dennis Director of Boards and Commissions
Charles Griggs Director of Community Initiatives
Bill Delaney Council Liason
Alice Newman Front Office Manager
William Adams Administrative Assistant
SPECIAL ADVISORS
Pat McCollough Civic Engagement and Youth Participation
Carla Miller
Special Advisor to the Mayor
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Phil Perry Chief Communications Officer
CITIES WITHIN DUVAL
MAYOR & ADMINISTRATION
SHERIFF
T.K. Waters
Leads the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and sets public safety and law enforcement policies.
Term: 2023-2027
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
Jerry Holland
Phone: 904-630-2120
Email: JSOCommunity Engagement@jaxsheriff.org
PROPERTY APPRAISER
Joyce Morgan
Responsible for assessing all real and personal property.
Term: 2023-2027
Phone: 904-255-5900
Email: pacustserv@coj.net
TAX COLLECTOR
Jim Overton
Responsible for collection of taxes, fees, service charges and all other revenue due Duval County.
Term: 2023-2027
Phone: 904-255-5700
Email: taxcollector@coj.net
Responsible for maintaining rolls of qualified Duval County voters and to coordinate and conduct all elections.
Term: 2023-2027
Phone: 904-255-8683
Email: Jholland@coj.net
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Jody Phillips
Accepts, files and maintains official court and government documents and records.
Term: 2021-2025
Phone: 904-255-2000
Website: duvalclerk.com/ contact-us
In 1968, the governments of Duval County and the City of Jacksonville consolidated. However, four communities: Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, and the City of Baldwin, elected to maintain their own governments.
TOWN OF BALDWIN
10 U.S. 90 W. Baldwin, 32234 904-266-5031 baldwinfl.govoffice2.com
Town Clerk Lula Hill 904-266-5031. lhill@baldwinfl.com
Mayor Sean Lynch mayor@baldwinfl.com
ATLANTIC BEACH
800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, 32233 904-247-5800 info@coab.us
City Manager Bill Killingsworth 904-247-5817 billk@coab.us
Mayor Curtis Ford cford@coab.us 904-891-2116
JACKSONVILLE BEACH 11 N. Third St., Jacksonville Beach, 32250 904-247-6100 jacksonvillebeach.org
City Manager Mike Staffopoulos 904-247-6100, ext. 6
Mayor Christine Hoffman choffman@jaxbchfl.net 904-247-6275
CITY OF NEPTUNE BEACH 116 First St., Neptune Beach, 32266 904-270-2400 nbfl.gov
City Manager Richard Pike 904-270-2400
Mayor Cori Bylund cbylund@nbfl.us 904-613-4594
JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS
The city is divided into 14 districts of nearly equal population with each district electing a single council member. The other five council members represent the community at large.
COUNCIL MEETINGS
The full Jacksonville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 117 W. Duval St., Downtown
The public may speak before the full Council on any bill up for public hearing or during the public comment section at each Council meeting.
For more information, call the Council office at 904-2555200. For general matters, contact 904-630-CITY.
COUNCIL MEMBERS BY DISTRICT
District 1: Ken Amaro
District 2: Mike Gay
District 3: Will Lahnen
District 4: Kevin Carrico
District 5: Joe Carlucci
District 6: Michael Boylan
District 7: Jimmy Peluso
District 8: Reggie Gaffney Jr.
District 9: Tyrona Clark-Murray
District 10: Ju’Coby Pittman
District 11: Raul Arias
District 12: Randy White
District 13: Rory Diamond
District 14: Rahman Johnson
AT LARGE COUNCIL MEMBERS
Group 1: Terrance Freeman
Group 2: Ron Salem
Group 3: Nick Howland
Group 4: Matt Carlucci
Group 5: Chris Miller
THE LISTS
JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL
The Jacksonville City Council comprises 19 positions, of which 14 are elected by district. The remaining five members serve in an at-large capacity, representing all of Duval County.
Kevin Carrico District 4 Council President
Party: Republican
Nick Howland At-Large Group 3 Council Vice President
Party: Republican
Ken Amaro District 1
Party: Republican
Raul Arias District 11
Party: Republican
Michael Boylan District 6
Party: Republican
Joe Carlucci District 5
Party: Republican
Matt Carlucci At-Large, Group 4
Party: Republican
Tyrona Clark-Murray District 9
Party: Democrat
Rory Diamond District 13
Party: Republican
Phone: 904-255-5204
Email: kcarrico@coj.net
Assistant: Jackie Lee
Phone: 904-255-5217
Email: nhowland@coj.net
Assistant: Amber Lehman
Phone: 904-255-5201
Email: kamaro@coj.net
Assistant: Joe Johnson
Phone: 904-255-2301
Email: ariasr@coj.net
Assistant: Evin Herzberg
Phone: 904-255-5206
Email: mboylan@coj.net
Assistant: Sonia Johnson
Phone: 904-255-5205
Email: joecarlucci@coj.net
Assistant: George Foote
Phone: 904-255-5218
Email: mcarlucci@coj.net
Assistant: Cory Armstrong
Phone: 904-255-5209
Email: tclarkmurray@coj.net
Assistant: Breyuanna White
Phone: 904-255-5213
Email: rdiamond@coj.net
Assistant: Makenzi Conner
Committees: N/A About: Carrico joined Council in 2020 after winning a special election. After winning a full term in 2023, he is eligible to run for another full term in 2027.
Howland won a special election in 2021 and was elected to a first full term in 2023. A Navy veteran, he is eligible to seek a second consecutive full term in 2027.
After 42 years as an anchor and reporter at First Coast News, Amaro ran successfully for Council as a Republican in 2023. He is eligible for reelection in 2027.
Arias, a Navy veteran and restaurateur, was elected in 2023 and can run again in 2027. This year, he chairs the influential Finance Committee and remains a member of the LUZ Committee.
After serving two consecutive full terms, Boylan is ineligible to seek re-election in 2027. His professional career includes serving as president and CEO of WJCT Public Broadcasting.
Carlucci is a third-generation public servant in Jacksonville. His grandfather, also named Joe, and father, Matt, also served on Council. Carlucci is eligible for re-election in 2027.
Matt Carlucci is in his fifth term on Council, making him the longest-serving current member. He will complete a second consecutive term in 2027, making him ineligible to seek re-election.
Committees: Neighborhoods, Transportation
Committees: Land Use and Zoning (vice chair), Finance
Clark-Murray, a teacher and U.S. Army veteran, was elected in 2023 and can seek re-election in 2027.
Diamond, an Army officer, was elected to a full term in 2019 and was re-elected in 2023. Having served two consecutive full terms, he is ineligible to run again in 2027.
JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Terrance Freeman At-Large, Group 1
Party: Republican
Reggie Gaffney Jr. District 8
Party: Democrat
Mike Gay District 2
Party: Republican
Rahman Johnson District 14
Party: Democrat
Will Lahnen District 3
Party: Republican
Chris Miller At-Large, Group 5
Party: Republican
Jimmy Peluso District 7
Party: Democrat
Ju’Coby Pittman District 10
Party: Democrat
Ron Salem At-Large, Group 2
Party: Republican
Randy White District 12
Party: Republican
Phone: 904-255-5215
Email: tfreeman@coj.net
Assistant: Gerrie Ford-Hardin
Committees: Rules (vice chair), Land Use and Zoning
Phone: 904-255-5208
Email: rgaffneyjr@coj.net
Assistant: Roshanda Jackson
Committees: Land Use and Zoning, Transportation
Phone: 904-255-5202
Email: mgay@coj.net
Assistant: Bethany Bryan
Phone: 904-255-5214
Email: rahman@coj.net
Assistant: Andrew Powers
Phone: 904-255-5203
Email: wlahnen@coj.net
Assistant: Jamey Crozier
Phone: 904-255-5219
Email: chrismiller@coj.net
Assistant: Carol Register
Phone: 904-255-5207
Email: jpeluso@coj.net
Assistant: Brooks Dame
Phone: 904-255-5210
Email: jpittman@coj.net
Assistant: Celeste Mills
Phone: 904-255-5216
Email: rsalem@coj.net
Assistant: Nikki Evans
Phone: 904-255-5212
Email: randywhite@coj.net
Assistant: Rebekah Hagan
Committees: Neighborhoods (chair), Rules
Committees: Land Use and Zoning, Transportation
About: Freeman was elected to a second consecutive full term in 2023, receiving the most votes of any Council candidate that year. He has reached his term limit.
Gaffney, a Florida A&M graduate and MBA degree holder, won a special election in 2022 and was elected to a first full term in 2023. He is eligible to run in 2027.
Gay was elected to Council in 2023 and is eligible to seek a new term in 2027. He is the founder of M. Gay Constructors Inc., a Jacksonville-based contractor.
Johnson, who earned a Ph. D. at Jackson State University, was elected to Council in 2023 and is eligible to run again in 2027.
THE LISTS
Committees: Transportation (chair), Finance
Lahnen, a former Navy submarine officer and CSX administrator, was elected in 2023 and can seek re-election in 2027. He serves as Council floor leader.
Committees: Rules (chair), Neighborhoods
Committees: Transportation
An Army veteran who spent 30 years as a commissioned officer, Miller was elected to Council in 2023 and is eligible to run for a second consecutive full term in 2027.
Peluso, a Navy veteran, won a competitive Democratic primary in 2023 and defeated his Republican opponent by a wide margin in the general election. He is eligible to run again in 2027.
Committees: Transportation (vice chair), Finance
Committees: Finance, Rules, Neighborhoods
Pittman, the president and CEO of the Clara White Mission, is in her second consecutive full term and is ineligible to compete in the 2027 election.
Salem, a doctor of pharmacy, served as Council president in 2023-24 and has twice been chair of the influential Finance Committee. He is term-limited in 2027.
Committees: Neighborhoods (vice chair), Rules, Land Use and Zoning
After a 32-year career with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, White won his first full Council term in 2019 and was re-elected in 2023. He is term-limited.
CITY AUTHORITIES
The city of Jacksonville has four independent authorities whose members are appointed by the mayor and City Council in addition to other agencies that boost development and business.
THE LISTS
ABOUT JEA
Serving more than 1 million residents and businesses in Northeast Florida, JEA is the largest municipal utility in Florida and one of the biggest in the nation.
Operating on a $2.37 billion budget and employing a workforce of more than 2,200, the utility provides electricity, drinking water and wastewater treatment services in the region.
CEO
Vickie Cavey
904-616-4219
OFFICES
225 N. Pearl St., Jacksonville, 32202
904-665-6000
BOARD MEMBERS
Joseph DiSalvo, chair
Ricardo ‘Rick’ Morales III, vice chair
MG Orender, secretary
Arthur L. Adams Jr.
John Baker II
Kawanza Humphrey
Donald “Worth” McArthur
BOARD CONTACT charmm2@jea.com
ABOUT JTA
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority oversees a system with express and regular bus service, the Downtown Skyway monorail, community shuttles, the St. Johns River Ferry and the Neighborhood Autonomous Vehicle Innovation service, which provides public transportation along the Bay Street Innovation Corridor in Downtown.
Established in 1955 as the Jacksonville Expressway Authority, the JTA was created in 1971 to oversee public transportation in Duval County.
The JTA also offers programs and partnerships designed to boost businesses.
CEO Nat Ford
904-630-5500 nford@jtafla.com
ABOUT JAXPORT
The Jacksonville Port Authority is an independent organization created by the Florida Legislature to manage upkeep, improvement and expansion of JaxPort.
Handling about 10 million tons of cargo per year, the port is the largest by shipping volume in Florida and the 14th largest in the U.S. JaxPort oversees cargo terminals at Talleyrand and Blount Island and also operates
OFFICES
2831 Talleyrand Ave. Jacksonville, 32206
904-357-3000 jaxport.com
BOARD MEMBERS
Wendy Hamilton, chair
J. Palmer Clarkson, vice chair
Soo Gilvarry, treasurer
Tom Slater, secretary
Daniel Bean
Patrick Kilbane
Charles F. Spencer
Contact-board@jaxport.com
ABOUT THE JAA
OFFICES
100 LaVilla Center Drive, Jacksonville, 32204 904-630-3181
BOARD MEMBERS
Aundra Wallace, vice chair
Patricia Gillum Sams, secretary
Elaine Brown
Max Glober
Donald Horner III
Rahman Johnson
BOARD CONTACT
904-630-3176
The Jacksonville Aviation Authority owns and operates a system that includes Jacksonville International Airport and three other airports in Northeast Florida.
It manages upkeep, improvement and expansion of facilities and coordinates their use by private companies. The JAA’s ownership includes the runways, hangars, passenger terminal building, airport grounds and road connections to public highways. It maintains the terminals and their equipment, and manages use of the facilities.
CEO Mark VanLoh
904-741-2013
mark.vanloh@ flyjacksonville.com
OFFICES
14201 Pecan Park Road, Jacksonville, 32218
904-741-2000 flyjacksonville.com/jaa/
BOARD
Michelle Barnett, chair
Matt Connell, vice chair
Fernando Acosta-Rua
David Hodges Jr. William Gulliford
Solomon Brotman
Andy Hofheimer
BOARD CONTACT
904-744-2013
DOWNTOWN INVESTMENT AUTHORITY
ABOUT THE DIA
The Downtown Investment Authority is the lead governmental agency in the effort to revitalize Downtown Jacksonville.
member board for approval. Some projects also require Jacksonville City Council approval. Approved requests require legal documentation spelling out terms and conditions that in some
OFFICES
City Hall 117 West Duval St., No. 310, Jacksonville, 32202 904-255-5302 investdtjax.com
DIA BOARD
Patrick Krechowski Board Chair pkrechowski@balch.com
The Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business program offers qualified contractors, subcontractors and service providers certification to bid on city procurement contracts for services, materials and products. Through the city’s Small Business Capital Access Program, JSEB also offers grants from $1,000 to $5,000 and tiered loans from $5,000 to $50,000.
BUSINESS COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR
Greg Grant 904-255-8832 ggrant@coj.net
OFFICES
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., Suite 250, Jacksonville, 32202 904-255-8840
For requirements and an application to become a certified member of the JSEB roster, visit jseb.jacksonville. gov/jseb-application
OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ABOUT THE OED
The city of Jacksonville Office of Economic Development’s duties include recruiting businesses to Jacksonville, promoting private capital investment, fostering redevelopment of economically distressed areas and advocating for growth and expansion of small businesses and entrepreneurial enterprises. It works with such organizations as the JAXUSA Partnership, the economic development arm of the JAX Chamber, to attract and incentivize business expansions or relocations into Jacksonville.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ed Randolph edwardr@coj.net
904-255-5455
OFFICES
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., Suite 250, Jacksonville, 32202
904-255-5444
Working with the OED Businesses interested in exploring incentives through the city should contact the OED to set up a meeting with the business’s leadership or site location consultant. This is to provide OED staff with such information as:
The nature and sector of the company’s operations.
How long the company has been in business.
The financial stability of the company.
The feasibility of the company’s plans to expand or locate in Jacksonville.
Any needs the company may have such as employment recruitment, real estate and port access.
When OED has determined that the city should encourage the company to select Jacksonville, the office connects the business with partner organizations such as JAXUSA, local universities and Career Source to answer questions about whether the community can support its needs.
If the company and OED agree to seek incentives, which require City Council approval, the company must complete an application form. From there, steps for the OED are:
Assessing the project to determine which incentives outlined in the city’s Public Investment Policy are applicable to the project.
Evaluating the project to determine the taxes to be generated and the jobs created will result in the greatest Return on Investment to the City considering the incentives required.
OED then works with the Office of General Counsel and the company on an economic development agreement that will ultimately be considered with legislation by the City Council.
BAKER COUNTY
Baker County Administration
55 N. Third St., Macclenny, 32063 904-259-3613 bakercountyfl.org
Sara Little County Manager 55 N. Third St., Macclenny, 32063 904-259-3613
BAKER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
The Baker County Commissioners is a five-member board elected by the citizens of Baker County. Each member represents a district, but is elected countywide. The commissioners meet the first and third Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. at 55 N. Third St. The phone number for the commissioners is 904-259-3613.
CITY OF MACCLENNY
118 E. Macclenny Ave., Macclenny, 32063 904-259-6261 cityofmacclenny.com
Mike Griffis City Manager citymanager@cityofmacclenny.com 904-259-0972
THE TOWN OF GLEN ST. MARY P.O. Box 519, 10046 S. Glen Ave. Glen St. Mary, 32040 glenstmary.govoffice.com
Juanice Padgett Mayor 904-476-8907 Mayor@glenstmary.org
CLAY COUNTY
Clay County Administration 477 Houston St,, Green Cove Springs, 32043| 904-269-6347 claycountygov.com
Baker County Economic Development 20 E. Macclenny Ave., Macclenny, 32063
Ronald Mann District 1 ronald.mann@bakercountyfl.org
Jimmy Anderson District 2 jimmy.anderson@bakercountyfl.org
Tyler Mobley District 3 tyler.mobley@bakercountyfl.org
James Bennett District 4 james.bennett@bakercountyfl.org
Mark Hartley District 5 mark.hartley@bakercountyfl.org
Howard Wanamaker County Manager
Howard.Wanamaker@claycountygov.com 904-269-6300
CLAY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
The Clay County Board of County Commissioners is a five member citizen-elected body. Each member represents a district, but is elected countywide. The commissioners meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m. at the Clay County Administration Building, fourth floor, BCC Meeting Room, 477 Houston St,, Green Cove Springs. For information, call 904-284-6352
CITY OF KEYSTONE HEIGHTS 555 S. Lawrence Blvd., Keystone Heights, 32656 352-473-4807 keystoneheights.us
James Booth Interim City Manager jbooth@keystoneheights.us 352-756-2300
TOWN OF ORANGE PARK 2042 Park Ave., Orange Park, 32073 904-264-9565 townoforangepark.com
William R. Whitson Interim Town Manager wwhitson@townop.com 904-278-3011
Clay Florida Economic Development Corp. 321 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs, 32043
John Sgromolo District 1
Crawford Powell President
CPowell@ChooseClay.com 229-563-7868
John.Sgromolo@claycountygov.com
Alexandra Compere District 2 Alexandra.Compere@claycountygov.com
Jim Renninger District 3 Jim.Renninger@claycountygov.com
Betsy Condon District 4 Betsy.Condon@claycountygov.com
Kristen Burke District 5 Kristen.Burke@claycountygov.com
TOWN OF PENNEY FARMS 4100 Clark Ave., Penney Farms, 32079 904-529-9078 penneyfarmsfl.org
David Cooper Town Manager clerk@penneyfarmsfl.org 904-838-0273
CITY OF GREEN COVE SPRINGS 321 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs, 32043 904-297-7500 greencovesprings.com
Steve Kennedy City Manager skennedy@greencovesprings.com 904-297-7500, ext. 3320
ST. JOHNS COUNTY
St, Johns County Administration
500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, 32084 904-209-0655 sjcfl.us
Joy Andrews County Administrator
904-209-0562
jqandrews@sjcfl.us
ST. JOHNS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
St. Johns County Economic Development The county offers incentives to target industries bringing in new growth, expanding their local presence or developing speculative space.
St. Johns County is governed by five elected commissioners, each representing one of the five county districts, and serve four-year terms. Commissioners meet the first and third Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. in the St. Johns County Auditorium at 500 San Sebastian View in St. Augustine. The phone number for the commissioners is 904-209-0300
CITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE
75 King St., St. Augustine, 32084 904-825-1001 citystaug.com
David Birchim City Manager cosa@citystaug.com 904-825-1006
CITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH
2200 Florida A1A S., St. Augustine Beach, 32080 904-471-2122 staugbch.com
Max Royle City Manager DBirchim@citystaug.com 904-471-2122
Sam Camp Project Manager scamp@sjcfl.us 904-209-3257
Christian Whitehurst District 1 bcc1cwhitehurst@sjcfl.us
Sarah Arnold District 2 bcc2sarnold@sjcfl.us
Clay Murphy District 3 bcc3cmurphy@sjcfl.us
Krista Joseph District 4 bcc4kjoseph@sjcfl.us
Ann Taylor District 5 bcc5ataylor@sjcfl.us
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NASSAU COUNTY
Nassau County Administration
96135 Nassau Place, Suite 1, Yulee, 32097 904-530-6010 nassaucountyfl.com
Taco Pope County Manager 904-530-6010 tpope@nassaucountyfl.com
NASSAU COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Nassau County Commission is a five-member elected board. The commissioners meet the second and fourth Monday of each month at 5 p.m. and the third Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. at 96135 Nassau Place in Yulee. The phone number is 904530-6010
CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH
204 Ash St., Fernandina Beach, 32034 904-277-7300 fbfl.us
Sarah Campbell City Manager 904-310-3101
TOWN OF CALLAHAN 542300 U.S. 1, Callahan, 32011 904-879-3801 townofcallahan-fl.gov
Nassau County Economic Development Board 76346 William Burgess Blvd., Yulee, 32097 | 904-225-8878 nassauflorida.com
Sherri Mitchell Executive Director sherri@nassauflorida.com 904-225-8878
John F. Martin District 1 jmartin@nassaucountyfl.com
A.M. ‘Hupp’ Huppmann District 2 ahuppmann@nassaucountyfl.com
Jeff Gray District 3 jgray@nassaucountyfl.com
Alyson R. McCullough District 4 amccullough@nassaucountyfl.com
Klynt A. Farmer District 5 kfarmer@nassaucountyfl.com
Randy Knagge Mayor mayor@townofcallahan-fl.gov 904-879-3801
TOWN OF HILLIARD 15859 W. County Road 108, Hilliard, 32046 904-845-3555 townofhilliard.com
John Beasley Mayor jbeasley@townofhilliard.com 904-845-5355
JACKSONVILLE LOBBYISTS
Lobbyists work behind the scenes at City Hall, and sometimes in the spotlight, representing clients seeking legislation to move their projects or agenda forward. Lobbyists must register with the city and disclose who they represent. Here are the active lobbyists with the longest client lists.
Cynthia Trimmer Attorney
Steve Diebenow Attorney
Michael Sittner Attorney
T.R. Hainline Attorney
Emily Pierce Attorney
Wyman Duggan Attorney
Joseph Mobley Managing partner
Stephanie Cardozo Attorney
Thomas ‘Marty’ Fiorentino Attorney, president
Alex Harden
Melissa Langley Partner
Attorney
Davis Bean Partner
&
Driver, McAfee, Hawthorne & Diebenow, PLLC
Driver, McAfee, Hawthorne & Diebenow, PLLC
Rogers Towers P.A.
Rogers Towers P.A.
Rogers Towers P.A.
The Fiorentino Group
The Southern Group
The Fiorentino Group
Driver, McAfee, Hawthorne & Diebenow, PLLC
The Fiorentino Group
Rogers Towers P.A.
The Fiorentino Group
Ballard Partners
One Independent Drive., Suite 1200, Jacksonville, 32202
One Independent Drive., Suite 1200, Jacksonville, 32202
One Independent Drive., Suite 1200, Jacksonville, 32202
1301 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville, 32207
1301 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville, 32207
1301 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville, 32207
2120 Oak St., Jacksonville, 32204
208 N Laura St., Jacksonville, 32202
2120 Oak St., Jacksonville, 32204
One Independent Drive, Suite 1200, Jacksonville, 32202
2120 Oak St., Jacksonville, 32204
1301 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville, 32207
2120 Oak St., Jacksonville, 32204
31 W. Adams St., Unit 204, Jacksonville, 32202
904-807-0185 ctrimmer@dmphlaw.com
904-301-1269 sdiebenow@drivermcafee.com
904-807-8214 msittner@drivermcafee.com
904-346-5531 thainline@rtlaw.com
904-654-6149 epierce@rtlaw.com
904-346-5502 Duggan@rtlaw.com
904-358-2757 toni@thefiorentinogroup.com
727-204-0385 cardozo@thesoutherngroup.com
904-358-2757 toni@thefiorentinogroup.com
904-859-2257 aharden@drivermcafee.com
904-358-2757 melissa@thefiorentinogroup.com
904-346-5535 hphillips@rtlaw.com
904-358-2757 davis@thefiorentinogroup.com
850-577-0444 Jordan@ballardpartners.com
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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
These business organizations advance their collective interests and promote economic prosperity. Here are the five major Chambers of Commerce in Northeast Florida.
County Chamber
20 E. Macclenny Ave., Macclenny, 32063
Executive Director: Vacant as of July 2025
904-259-6433
County Chamber of Commerce
2042 Park Ave., Suite 111, Orange Park, 32073 Phone: 904-264-2651
President: Jon Cantrell
961687 Gateway Blvd., Suite 101-G, Fernandina Beach, 32034
President: Regina Duncan
Independent Drive, Jacksonville, 32202 President: Daniel Davis
904-366-6600
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TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE
$1.3 BILLION
8,774 TOTAL UNITS 11 STATES
TOTAL REVENUE
PUBLIC COMPANIES
Public companies share their financial data with the public and shareholders. Here are the public companies in Northeast Florida.
Cadre Holdings Inc.
13386 International Parkway, Jacksonville, 32218 904-741-5400 | cadre-holdings.com
Provides sales services, digital strategy and business intelligence solutions for retailers.
Supplies seafood and meats to wholesale, retail and food service operators.
The company says it created the first-ever “you sell, we service” insurance franchise model and introduced the first performance-based insurance franchise model.
Offers logistics, marine and energy solutions. It includes Crowley Logistics, Shipping, Fuels, Land Transportation Services and Wind Services.
Operates retail gas and convenience stores, car washes, fleet and fuel services, real estate and hospitality. It owns the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club, Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club and The River Club.
Parent company of Florida Blue, the largest health insurer in Florida.
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CEO Tom Piatak
Offers integrated design, engineering, construction and professional services.
Provides wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The company says it treats more than 300,000 wound care patients a year.
Founded in 1998, the general contractor specializes in multifamily construction projects.
Offers distribution and account services for paper,packaging, wide format, envelopes and facility supplies.
Offers transportation and logistics services.
Newfold Digital 5335 Gate Parkway, Jacksonville, 32256 newfold.com
One Call
841 Prudential Drive, Suite 204, Jacksonville, 32207 866-697-2680 | onecallcm.com
RS&H 10748 Deerwood Park Blvd. S, Jacksonville, 32256 904-256-2500| rsandh.com
815 S. Main St., Jacksonville, 32207 904-390-7100 | suddath.com
Superior Construction
7072 Business Park Blvd. N., Jacksonville, 32256 904-292-4240 | superiorconstruction.com
Summit Contracting Group
7595 Baymeadows Way, Suite 100, Jacksonville, 32256 904-268-5515 | summit-contracting.com
VyStar Credit Union
76 S. Laura St., Jacksonville, 32202 904-777-6000 | vystarcu.org
CEO Sharon Rowlands
CEO Nicholas Mendez
CEO David Sweeney
CEO
Anthony Hucker
CEO Brian Kappele
CEO Mike Brannigan
CEO Nick Largura
CEO Marc Padgett
CEO Brian Wolfburg
Brands for the web and commerce technology company include Bluehost, Crazy Domains, HostGator, Network Solutions, Register.com, Yoast, YITH and others.
Offers workers’ compensation services in partnership with insurance companies, third party administrators, and selfinsured employers.
The architecture, engineering and consulting firm serves clients in the aerospace, aviation, corporate, federal, health care and science, and transportation markets.
The parent company of the Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery chains with locations throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi.
The design-build company incorporating architecture, engineering and construction.
Founded in 1919 in Jacksonville, it offers residential and commercial moving services.
A fourth-generation family-owned and operated heavy civil contractor specializing in complex infrastructure and transportation projects.
A multifamily general contractor, it builds projects nationwide with an emphasis in the Southeastern U.S.
Founded in 1952 as Jax Navy Federal Credit Union, It is a member-owned and member-managed financial cooperative.
HIGHER EDUCATION
Northeast Florida is home to many institutions of higher learning, with the University of Florida adding a campus.
Florida State College at Jacksonville
501 W. State St., Jacksonville, 32202 | 904-633-8100
University of Florida
300 SW 13th St., Gainesville, 32611 352-392-3261
University of North Florida
1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, 32224
904-620-1000
St. Johns River State College 283 College Drive, Orange Park, 32065 904-276-6800
President John Avendano
904-632-3222 president@fscj.edu
Interim President Kent Fuchs
352-392-1311 president@ufl.edu
President Moez Limayem 904-620-2500 president@unf.edu
President Joe Pickens
386-312-4166 joepickens@ sjrstate.edu
Enrollment
Undergraduate: 40,020
Graduate: N/A
Total: 40,020
Enrollment
Undergraduate: 37,690
Graduate: 14,463
Total: 52,153
Enrollment
Undergraduate: 13,869
Graduate: 2,420
Total: 16,289
Enrollment
Undergraduate: 7,927
Graduate: N/A
Total: 7,927
From four campuses and three centers, FSCJ awards 5,000 degrees and certificates degrees and certificates annually. It offers 13 bachelor’s degrees, 45 associate degrees and more than 100 technical certificates and career certifications.
The public land-grant research university is a senior member of the State University System of Florida. UF has 16 academic colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. It teaches architecture in Jacksonville and is building a graduate campus in LaVilla.
Ranked “A Top Public University” by U.S. News & World Report, UNF sits on a 1,381-acre campus in Jacksonville near St. Johns Town Center. UNF features six colleges in Health; Business; Arts and Sciences; Computing, Engineering and Construction; Education and Human Services; and the Hicks Honors College.
Serves the educational and workforce training needs of the Northeast Florida district. It has campuses in Orange Park, Palatka and St. Augustine. Its students range in age from 16 to 60 and beyond.
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HIGHER EDUCATION
Jacksonville University 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, 32211 904-256-8000
Flagler College 74 King St., St. Augustine, 32084 904-829-6481
Edward Waters University 1658 Kings Road, Jacksonville, 32209 904-470-8000
Trinity College of Jacksonville 800 Hammond Blvd., Jacksonville, 32221 904-596-2451
President Tim Cost 904-256-7016 atp@ju,edu
President John Delaney 904-819-6288 mharbridge@ flagler.edu
President A. Zachary Faison Jr. 904-470-8012 azfaison@ew.edu
Nova Southeastern University 6675 Corporate Parkway, Suite 112, Jacksonville, 32216 904-245-8910
President Harry Moon 954-262-0510 presdesk@nova.edu
Enrollment Undergraduate: 461
Graduate: 30 Total: 491
Enrollment Undergraduate: None
Graduate: 250 Total: 250
The private college offers degrees in nursing, business, law, marine science, engineering, finance and psychology, aviation, speech-language pathology, film, animation and healthcare administration.
The private, four-year liberal arts college offers more than 39 majors, 49 minors, two pre-professional programs, and two master’s degree programs. The campus is in the center of the St. Augustine historic district.
Founded in 1866, Edward Waters is Florida’s first Historically Black College or University (HBCU). A Christian, urban liberal arts institution, EWU is committed to academic excellence, leadership development and student learning experiences.
Founded in 1974 by Trinity Baptist Church, It is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.
Nova Southeastern University offers a Physician Assistant Program at its regional campus in Jacksonville.
TOP CONTRACTORS
Full-time employees: 179 Northeast Florida Top Contractors ranked by 2024 revenue as submitted to the Jacksonville Daily Record as part of the
Summit Contracting Group Inc.
7595 Baymeadows Way, Suite 100, Jacksonville, 32256 summit-contracting.com | 904-268-5515
LandSouth Construction
4233 Pablo Professional Court, Suite 101, Jacksonville, 32224 landsouth.com | 904-273-6004
Chairman Matthew E. Kenyon Principal Richard P. Briggs Area manager Adam Butcher
2024 local revenue: $104,500,000
2024 local revenue: $103,850,000
Specialty: Design-build, construction management
Specialty: Infill builder
2024 local revenue: $97,726,556
2024 local revenue: $91,100,000
Full-time employees: 51
Full-time employees: 291
Full-time employees: 14
Full-time employees: 200
Wayne McCall
Bill Byrne
2024 local revenue: $86,000,000
2024 local revenue: $71,532,322
Specialty: General contractor, self-perform and more
Specialty: Construction management, general contracting
Specialty: Construction management
Specialty: Construction management at risk and design-build
Michael R. Gresser
Francisco Alvarado
Full-time employees: 620
Full-time employees: 46
Brian Kappele
2024 local revenue: $66,565,433
2024 local revenue: $63,000,000
Specialty: Commercial –educational facilities
Specialty: Health care; light industrial; corporate workplace; financial
2024 local revenue: $60,300,000
Specialty: Design, engineering, construction and more
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Wayne McCall
2024 local revenue: $55,000,000
Specialty: Construction management
Full-time employees: 102
Doug Wilcox
2024 local revenue: $47,140,312
Specialty: Commercial construction
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BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
Business organizations can boost your networking, professional development, community engagement and knowledge of industry trends to foster growth and connections. Here are some Northeast Florida groups to consider.
Organization Contact Leadership About
President/CEO Karin Tucker Hoffman
ACG North Florida Association for Corporate Growth
Trade association representing all specialties within the U.S. construction industry. Comprises firms that perform work in the industrial and commercial sectors of the industry. Chapter serves 11 counties in Northeast Florida.
Networking group for executives, investors, lenders, capital providers, business owners and professionals. Sets the foundation for business deals while promoting the professional interests of its members through lunches, happy hours and events.
Business networking group that connects commercial real estate women in Jacksonville for business opportunities and leadership development, career outreach and industry research.
The Daniel Webster Perkins Bar Association Inc. was named after D.W. Perkins, one of the first African Americans to practice law in Duval County. Its mission continues to be that of a change agent to combat the effects of racial and social injustices.
904-296-9664 lake@fcmaweb.com fcmaweb.com
904-399-4486 jba@jaxbar.org jaxbar.org
jacksonville bankruptcybar.org
To be the regional authority and resource for manufacturers, encouraging streamlined processes, eliminating unnecessary barriers, creating pathways for a skilled workforce, and promoting public awareness of manufacturing’s significance.
The Jacksonville Bar Association’s mission is to encourage collegiality and serve members in the practice of law, aid in the administration of justice, and foster respect for the law and the legal profession.
The JBBA provides a platform for legal professionals and individuals interested in bankruptcy law to connect, share knowledge and foster discussions where members can stay updated on the latest developments in the field.
The group of business and civic leaders advocates for sustainable public policy on pressing Jacksonville issues. It creates white papers to provide information to decision-makers.
The affiliate of the National Urban League administers social services programs in economic and workforce development; health equity and community well-being; housing and financial stability; and community engagement and advocacy.
JPB comprises accountants, lenders, attorneys, insurance providers and other professionals. It provides a forum for relationship-building and education to support members, clients and the community. It holds monthly lunches and small group meetings.
Leadership Jacksonville
Meninak Club of Jacksonville
NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association Northeast Florida Chapter
The network is an invitation-only alliance of accomplished women to promote networking, create and strengthen relationships, advance careers and secure positions of influence.
904-723-4008 leadershipjax.org
Northside Business Leaders
Rotary Club of Jacksonville
Southside Business Men’s Club
Westside Business Leaders Association
Jacksonville Women’s Network Women Business Owners of North Florida
Executive Director Cathy Hill
904-745-3393 cathy@meninak.org meninak.org
President Christian Oldenburg
Northeast Florida Builders Association
Executive Officer Jessie Spradley
904-431-0576 admin@naiopnefl.com naiopnefl.com
904-725-4355 membership@nefba.com nefba.com
CEO Glenn East
President Abraham Hassan
President Sean Mulholland
The group invites nominated participants to educate, connect and inspire diverse leaders to build and strengthen their communities through programs for adults, new leaders to the city, next generation and high-school applicants.
The civic group serves and supports the youth of the community through scholarships and capital projects. Members network at lunches and community events. Community leaders are invited to speak at member meetings.
The organization promotes the commercial real estate industry through advocacy, education, development and networking among members regionally and nationally.
NEFBA’s mission is to promote policies, education and programs that provide opportunities for its members to succeed. It supports the homebuilding industry through education, training, advocacy, networking and community involvement.
NEFAR provides professional development, political advocacy, professional standards administration, media relations, promotional activities and social engagement for its members throughout Northeast Florida.
The club’s mission is to continually improve the Jacksonville business environment and quality of life in Jacksonville, while serving the best interests of members and the North Jacksonville community.
The club was the first Rotary to be chartered in Florida when it began in 1912. There now are about 30 Rotary clubs in Northeast Florida that invite new members. Rotary is an international organization of service clubs.
contact@sbmcjax.com sbmcjax.com
The business and civic organization works to improve the working environment of the Southside of Jacksonville through networking, charity, scholarships and community service.
The group champions the growth and success of the Westside and local businesses through networking, scholarships and community support.
admin@wbonfl.org wbonfl.org
WBO is committed to empowering women business owners by providing members with the resources, connections and support they need to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship.
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
Here are some of the largest residential real estate firms operating in Northeast Florida, according to their number of members in the Northeast Florida member database.
Company Address
Florida Homes Realty and Mortgage yourfhrm.com
Watson Realty Corp watsonrealtycorp.com
Herron Real Estate movetojacksonville.com
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty floridanetworkrealty.com
eXp Realty exprealty.com
Keller Williams Realty Atlantic Partners kwatlanticpartners.com
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty cbvhomesearch.com
Momentum Realty movewithmomentum.com
Engel & Volkers First Coast firstcoast.evrealestate.com/en
ERA OneTeam Realty eraoneteam.com
Century 21 Lighthouse c21jax.com
The Legends of Real Estate thelegendsofrealestate.com
Keller Williams St. Johns kwstjohns.com
Eagles World Realty eaglesworldrealty.com
11512 Lake Mead Ave., Suite 701, Jacksonville, 32256 | 904-447-1321
7821 Deercreek Club Road, Jacksonville, 32256 | 866-243-8193
1925 Park Ave., Orange Park, 32073 | 904-569-5862
4190 Belfort Road, Suite 475, Jacksonville, 32216 | 904-296-6400
10752 Deerwood Park Blvd., Suite 100, Jacksonville, 32256 | 941-203-1270
1071 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 32233 | 904-259-0059
1401 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, 32073 | 904-269-7117
9471 Baymeadows Road, Suite 307, Jacksonville, 32256 | 904-562-5652
1236 Third Street S., Jacksonville Beach, 32250 | 904- 537-6149
45 Durbin Pavilion Drive, No 101, St. Johns, 32092 | 904-867-7694
12412 San Jose Blvd., Suite 102, Jacksonville, 32223 | 904-337-1392
Leadership
James Angelo 352-240-1133
William Watson III 904-596-5960
David and Christine Herron 904-729-4313
Ann King 904-494-0352
Ann Shahin 888-883-8509
Steve Tufts 904-247-0059
Pete Dalton 904-269-7117
Brittany Brooks 904-903-1558
Corey Hasting corey.hasting@evrealestate.com
Andrew Linn andrew@eradavislinn.com
Jeff Burgess jeff@C21jax.com
Clark LaBlond clablond@gmail.com
Christina Welch christina@welchteam.com
Orgest Lushnja orgest@eaglesworldrealty.com
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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Here are some of the largest commercial real estate firms operating in Northeast Florida. Company
Addison Commercial Real Estate acrei.com
Avison Young avisonyoung.us/web/jacksonville/office
Brian Mickler bjmickler@threelionsre.com Luke Feldman lfeldman@threelionsre.com
Timothy Overman toverman@watsoncommercial.com
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
Here are the major employers in Northeast Florida, according to the Baker County Chamber of Commerce, JAXUSA Partnership in Duval County, Clay County Economic Development Corp., Nassau County Economic Development Board and the St. John County Department of Economic Development.
Duval County
St. Johns County
Nassau County
Baker County
Clay County
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CREDIT UNIONS
Credit unions headquarted in Northeast Florida or with a branch in the area. Data is from the the National Credit Union Administration, an independent federal agency that charters, supervises and insures credit unions.
LEADERS TO KNOW THE
Jacksonville’s business landscape is shaped by leaders across diverse sectors including law, logistics, health care, technology, government, development and finance. Here are some of the names to know.
Andy Allen CEO Corner Lot
John Baker II Chairman of FRP Holdings Inc.
1000 Riverside Ave., Suite 600, Jacksonville, 32204
904-551-2540
aallen@cornerlotdevelopment.com
200 W. Forsyth St., Jacksonville, 32202
904-396-5733
Mark Bennett Jacksonville President and Southeast Regional Executive Bank of America
50 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 32202
904-791-5637
linkedin.com/in/mark-bennettctp-b725403/
Paul Bertozzi Founder, President and CEO Live Oak Contracting
Tony Cho CEO and Founder Miami-based Future of Cities
Irvin PeDro Cohen Executive Director LISC Jacksonville
100 N. Laura St., Suite 900, Jacksonville, 32202
904-497-1500
linkedin.com/in/paul-bertozzi89971b5/
305-791-7338
linkedin.com/in/chotimelive/
Allen, a Jacksonville native, launched Corner Lot Properties in 2009 as a residential investor and branched into Breeze Homes to build attainable houses and Corner Lot Living to develop apartments. In 2024, Corner Lot expanded into hospitality with redevelopment of the Glen Kernan Golf Club and partnered in the redevelopment of the One Ocean Hotel in Atlantic Beach.
Baker’s history of business leadership includes serving as president and CEO of FRP’s predecessor, Patriot Transportation Holding Inc. He is a member of the JEA board and previously served on the boards of JaxPort, Wells Fargo & Co., and other organizations, plus holding leadership roles in educational organizations.
A Jacksonville native, Bennett was named to his current position in 2021 after holding several business banking leadership roles over the previous 18 years. He has served on the boards of such community organizations as the JAX Chamber, Communities In Schools, Pace Center for Girls, Black Executive Leadership Council and Leadership Jacksonville.
Bertozzi started Live Oak Contracting in 2014 in Jacksonville, his hometown, where the company grew from $7.5 million in revenue in 2015 to $189 million by 2020. The company has delivered more than $1.3 billion in projects across 9,126 multifamily units and 11.3 million square feet of commercial space.
Cho is the principal behind the Phoenix Arts & Innovation District, which is transforming long-vacant industrial buildings and green spaces in North Springfield into office space, retail, affordable housing, artist studios, restaurants and more. Supporters say the project will spark economic revitalization by attracting new businesses, shoppers and diners, and related development.
Michael Corrigan President and CEO Visit Jacksonville
Brian Coughlin President Jacksonville Bar Association
100 N. Laura St., Suite 600, Jacksonville, 32202
904-353-1300
linkedin.com/in/irvinpedrocohen/ icohen@lisc.org
100 N. Laura St., Suite 120, Jacksonville, 32202
904-421-9150
linkedin.com/in/michael-corrigan5385a31b/
101 E. Adams St., Jacksonville, 32202
904-353-0211
btc@bedellfirm.com
As the head of the local arm of the Local Initiatives Support Corp., Cohen oversees an organization that has provided financial support for more construction and restoration of more than 2,600 affordable housing units and 1.8 million square feet of retail and community space since 1999. Recent LISC-supported projects include the Phoenix Arts & Innovation District.
Corrigan is in charge of elevating Jacksonville’s profile as a spot for vacations, meetings, sports and tourism-related businesses. He is a former City Council member and Council president, and also served as Duval County Tax Collector.
A director at The Bedell Firm, Coughlin leads the JBA as its 2025-26 president. He practices in the areas of criminal defense, government investigations, juvenile delinquency and personal injury. In the community, Coughlin is a board member with Daniel Kids and Community Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation and vice president of the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund.
Lance Day Chief Judge 4th Judicial Circuit
501 W. Adams St., Room 7097, Jacksonville, 32202
904-255-1276 lday@coj.net
Daniel Davis President and CEO JAX Chamber
John Delaney President Flagler College
Michael Diaz Co-founder St. Augustine Distillery
Stephanie Ferris CEO Fidelity National Information Services Inc
Pat Geraghty CEO GuideWell
Mario Gonzalez 2025 President Northeast Florida Association of Realtors
Cynthia Griffin Vice President Government Pharmacy Programs Florida Blue
3 Independent Drive, Jacksonville, 32202
904-366-6660
Daniel.Davis@jaxchamber.com
Day was elected to the bench in 1996 and was elevated to chief judge by his peers in 2023. He was reelected in 2025 for a second two-year term. Day received a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and a J.D. from South Texas College of Law before being admitted to The Florida Bar in 1984.
Davis has led the regional business organization since 2013 after serving as executive director of the Northeast Florida Builders Association. Political experience includes two terms each on the Jacksonville City Council and with the state House of Representatives, and a run for mayor. He hosts the Speak Easy Jax Podcast.
74 King St., St. Augustine, 32084 904-829-6481 mharbidge@flagler.edu
Delaney was selected in October 2021 to serve as the Flagler College president. A former assistant state attorney and city general counsel, he was mayor of Jacksonville from 1995-2003. After leaving public office, Delaney was president of the University of North Florida for 15 years until 2018.
Diaz and co-founder emeritus Philip McDaniel have turned St. Augustine Distillery from an idea into an attraction. In less than a decade since releasing its first bourbon batch, it draws 175,000 visitors a year and ranks among the most visited distilleries in the U.S.
Ferris is CEO of Fortune 500 financial technology company FIS. She was chief financial officer of Worldpay before it was acquired by FIS in 2019. After briefly leaving FIS, she rejoined the company in September 2021 and was promoted to CEO in December 2022.
Geraghty plans to retire at the end of 2025 as the top executive of GuideWell, parent company of health insurer Florida Blue. With annual revenue of more than $30 billion, Florida Blue is the largest company in Jacksonville.
4540 Southside Blvd. No 702, Jacksonville, 32216 904-900-4766 mario@navytonavy.com
Ben Groshell Restaurateur/Owner Southern Table Hospitality
2 S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, 32082
904-746-7002
Facebook: Southern Table Hospitality
Gonzalez is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and former Navy pilot. He founded Navy to Navy Homes in 2009 as a real estate and property management company during the housing crisis when he saw military personnel were transferred they could not sell their homes. He manages homes as rentals leased to incoming military.
Griffin, an extensive volunteer, is immediate past president of Leadership Jacksonville and a 2025 Women with a Heart Honoree by Volunteers in Medicine Jacksonville. She joined Florida Blue in 2006 and holds a doctor of pharmacy degree. She leads the Women’s Ministry at her church, Wayman Temple.
Groshell and his wife, Liza, operate Southern Table Hospitality. The group includes Marker 32, The Fish Camp chain of seafood restaurants, Dockside Seafood, Valley Smoke BBQ, Billy Jack’s and AB Kitchen. Southern Provisions sources fish, meat and other products for all of its restaurants to maintain quality.
LEADERS TO KNOW
Wendy Hamilton Board Chair Jacksonville Port Authority
Jack Hanania Owner and CEO Hanania Automotive Group
10739 Deerwood Park Blvd., Suite 310, Jacksonville, 32256
877-771-3836
linkedin.com/in/wendy-hamilton1625a87b/
Hamilton is in her second year as JaxPort’s leader, having also chaired the board in 2021-22. She is the first woman to lead the port in 25 years. The president of Eventide Investments of Florida Inc., she has amassed more than 30 years of financial service and asset management experience.
1200 Riverplace Blvd., Suite 700, Jacksonville, 32207
904-777-5600
jack@hananiaautos.com
Christian Harden Co-CEO NAI Hallmark
Viv Helwig Founder, Owner and President Vested Metals President
Wes Hinton Vice President Wildlight – Rayonier
Elias Hionides Vice President Petra
Joe Hinrichs President & CEO CSX Corp.
Marcia Morales Howard Chief Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Anthony Jabbour CEO Dun & Bradstreet Holdings Inc.
200 Riverside Ave., Suite 5, Jacksonville, 32202
904-363-9002
ch@naihallmark.com
700 U.S. 1, Suite 104, St. Augustine, 32095
904-495-7278
linkedin.com/in/vivhelwig/
Jacksonville native Hanania, the Jacksonville Daily Record 2025 Top Entrepreneur Legend, began his career as a car salesman in 1983 and now owns 16 dealerships, representing 17 brands in Florida and Pennsylvania, and soon one in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He invested in buying Downtown properties that include Hanania Place, where he uses one floor for his HQ, on the Southbank.
Continuing his family’s community leadership – son of Ceree and nephew of Paul – the Jacksonville native heads the city’s largest locally owned, full-service commercial real estate firm, buying it in 2016. A member of the Jacksonville Civic Council and The Florida Council of 100, he also launched a capital campaign for MOSH.
Helwig leads a specialty metals supplier that focuses on hard-tofind materials — from aluminum and stainless steel to titanium, brass and copper. Since launching in 2014, the company has grown from a one-man operation in a 100-square-foot space to a 27-employee team operating out of 40,000 square feet.
300 N. Hogan St., Suite 11-350, Jacksonville, 32202
904-301-6750
chambers_flmd_howard@flmd. uscourts.gov
5335 Gate Parkway, Jacksonville, 32256
904-648-8006
linkedin.com/in/anthonyjabbour-b5349638/
Hinton plays a pivotal role shaping and visioning the Wildlight Master Planned Community in Yulee along A1A. What had been miles of trees now serves as the site of thousands of homes and counting, grocery and commercial spaces, a health care hub and expanded dining options. Multiple phases are planned in its town and garden districts.
In addition to his leadership role at Petra, Hionides has made a mark in Downtown redevelopment as the co-founder of Hardwicks Bar, an adaptive reuse of a vacant building at Ocean and Adams streets. He’s also working to resurrect a nearby building with ties to noted local architects Henry Klutho and Taylor Hardwick.
Hinrichs has been chief executive officer of Fortune 500 railroad company CSX since September 2022. He previously worked in the automobile industry for more than 30 years, including 20 as a top executive at Ford Motor Co. and 10 at General Motors.
Morales Howard was nominated to the federal bench by former President George W. Bush and confirmed by the Senate in 2007. A graduate of Vanderbilt University and the University of Florida Levin College of Law, she became chief judge in November 2024.
Jabbour has been CEO of business data firm Dun & Bradstreet since February 2019. He was also CEO of another Jacksonvillebased company, Black Knight Inc., before it was acquired by Intercontinental Exchange Inc. in September 2023. Dun & Bradstreet has agreed to be acquired by Clearlake Capital Group.
Ari Jolly Expert Counsel
Florida Blue
Seth Kelley 2025 President Northeast Florida Builders Association
Shad Khan Owner Jacksonville Jaguars and Iguana Investments
Mark Lamping President Jacksonville Jaguars
Eric Mann
4800 Deerwood Campus Parkway, Jacksonville, 32246
904-905-6024 ari.jolly@bcbsfl.com
MCG General Contractors, 1750 S. 14th St., No. 150 Fernandina Beach, 32034
In addition to her professional career, having joined Florida Blue in 1993, Jolly is the 2025 chair of JAX Chamber and a 2024 member of the Florida Council on Economic Education First Coast Business Hall of Fame. She served as an officer in the U.S. Navy from 1983-90. Other appointments include the Jacksonville Transportation Authority board and nonprofit boards.
Kelley works at MCG General Contractors as its Jacksonville manager. He sets the agenda for the NEFBA board’s activities during his one-year term. He is also part of the NEFBA fundraising and membership recruitment for the organization.
In his capacities as the NFL team’s owner and with Iguana Investments, Khan is sinking hundreds of millions into such Northeast Florida projects as the makeover of EverBank Stadium into the NFL team’s “Stadium of the Future,” the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences and the adjacent One Shipyards Place office building on the Downtown Northbank.
Lamping leads the team’s business operations, a role he’ll continue to serve through the 2030 NFL season after receiving a contract extension in 2025. The extension came after Lamping helped generate public support for the Jaguars’ stadium deal, including taking part in a series of community town halls with Mayor Donna Deegan and her lead negotiator, Mike Weinstein, on the agreement.
THE PEOPLE
Jeanne Maron Owner and Operator The Gifted Cork & Gourmet
40 E. Adams St., Jacksonville, 32202
904-296-3220 emann@firstcoast.ymca.org
64-A Hypolita St., St. Augustine, 32084
904-810-1083 jeanne@thegiftedcork.com
Mann served from 2022-24 as the sixth chair of the Jacksonville Civic Council of the area’s top business, civic and government leaders. Named to the Florida Council on Economic Education First Coast Business Hall of Fame in 2022, he also has chaired the Brooks Rehabilitation board and was a board member for Baptist Medical Center, Fifth Third Bank and Patriot Transportation Inc.
Maron, a Jacksonville native, carries on her family’s entrepreneurial spirit. She also leads business and professional organizations, including as 2025 president of the Jacksonville Women’s Network; the 2023 president of the Southside Business Men’s Club; and the 199798 president of Women Business Owners of North Florida. Right after college, she joined Maron’s Furniture for 23 years.
Tyler Mathews President and CEO England-Thims & Miller Inc.
Matthew Medure Co-owner Medure Brothers Culinary Concepts
President and CEO YMCA of Florida’s First Coast Bryan Moll Principal Gateway Jax
14775 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, 32258
904-642-8990 MathewsT@etminc.com
2107 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, 32207
904-396-9922 medurebrothers.com
100 N. Laura St., Suite 700, Jacksonville, 32202
904-431-7851
linkedin.com/in/bryanmoll-60787911/
The ETM infrastructure and development consulting firm promoted Mathews to CEO in 2024 in addition to his position as president since 2021. He is the fourth CEO, following his father, Hugh, now chair, in the firm’s history since 1977. With more than 360 employees across Florida, the civil engineering firm is working with some of the state’s largest commercial and residential developments.
Medure and his brother, David, founded Medure Brothers Culinary Concepts. They own and operate Matthew’s Restaurant, Restaurant Medure, M Shack, Rue Saint Marc, Midtown Table, M Brothers at Mayo and Zest at Mayo. Later in 2025 the group will open Saleya Cafe & Bar in San Marco.
Moll has made good on vows to launch projects quickly in Downtown. In May 2025, Gateway broke ground on its second development at 425 Beaver St., where participants could see significant progress on the first building at 515 Pearl St. seven months after that project started. Fully realized, Gateway Jax would involve more than $2 billion in new construction and adaptive reuse.
LEADERS TO KNOW THE PEOPLE
Mike Nolan CEO Fidelity National Financial Inc.
Christian Oldenburg Chief Operating Officer Ash Properties
Jim O’Leary Chairman, President and CEO Haskell
Isaiah Oliver President Community Foundation for Northeast Florida
Lisa Palmer CEO Regency Centers Corp.
John Peyton President Gate Petroleum Co.
Jody Phillips Duval County Clerk of Courts
601 Riverside Ave., Building 5, Jacksonville, 32204
904-854-8100
7880 Gate Parkway, Suite 300, Jacksonville, 32256
904-992-9000
christian.o@ashproperties.com
Nolan has worked at Fortune 500 title insurance company Fidelity since 1983 in various management roles. He became president in 2016 and CEO in February 2022.
701 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, 32207
904-791-4500
linkedin.com/in/jim-l-oleary/
245 Riverside Ave., Suite 310, Jacksonville, 32202
904-356-4483 ioliver@jaxcf.org
1 Independent Drive, Suite 114, Jacksonville, 32202
904-598-7000
linkedin.com/in/lisapalmer-04833112/
9540 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 32257
904-737-7220 gatepetro.com
501 W. Adams St., Jacksonville, 32202
904-255-2000
jody.phillips@duvalclerk.com
Jamie Shelton President bestbet
Alex Sifakis President JWB Real Estate Capital
800 Marketplace Drive, St. Augustine, 32084
904-646-0001 jshelton@bestbetjax.com 904-646-0001
7563 Philips Highway, Suite 208, Jacksonville, 32256
904-677-6777
linkedin.com/in/alex-sifakis/
As president of the NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association Northeast Florida Chapter, Oldenburg leads the advocacy, education and networking group of the area’s drivers of industrial and office growth. At Ash Properties, he is COO of the more than 40-year-old Jacksonville-based company with 12 million square feet-plus of commercial real estate in North Florida.
O’Leary leads a $2 billion-plus architecture, engineering, construction and consulting firm with a workforce of 2,500 employees. He has been part of Haskell since 1989 and was named the company’s third CEO in 2018.
Oliver heads a philanthropic organization that bestowed $79.4 million in grants in 2024 while taking in $64 million in new gifts and finishing the year with more than $700 million in total assets. He has been president of the local Community Foundation since 2023 after leading the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Michigan.
Palmer has been an executive at grocery-anchored shopping center developer Regency Centers for nearly 30 years, and was promoted to CEO in January 2020.
After serving as Jacksonville mayor from 2003-11, Peyton rejoined Gate, founded by his father, Herbert Hill Peyton, to lead the hometown company that operates gas stations, convenience stores and car washes, distributes fuel, owns resorts (Ponte Vedra Inn & Club) and private clubs, and develops commercial and residential land through Northeast Florida. He was JAX Chamber chair in 2018.
Phillips was elected Duval County Clerk of Courts in 2020 and re-elected without opposition in 2024. Before his election as clerk, he was the chief operating officer for the clerk’s office, a position he had held since 2017. He leads a team of 300 people who record and preserve public records such as deeds, mortgages, marriage licenses and other official documents.
Shelton is all in. He has been a leader in Northeast Florida, including at bestbet and Regency Centers. He is a board member of the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce and has also served on the boards of the Jacksonville Port Authority, Jacksonville University and Jax Chamber and was chair of the 74th Gator Bowl.
Sifakis’ company has completed more than $1 billion in development across Northeast Florida since 2007, including $30 million and counting in Downtown redevelopment. Much more is on the way, as JWB is a partner in Gateway Jax and is renovating the historic Greenleaf & Crosby Building at 208 N. Laura St. into the company’s headquarters.
Misty Skipper Vice President Gate Petroleum Co.
Jessie Spradley Executive Officer Northeast Florida Builders Association
Kathryn Stanfill President Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association
Aundra Wallace President JAXUSA Partnership
Patrick Zalupski President & CEO Dream Finders Homes Inc.
9540 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 32257
904-737-7220
linkedin.com/in/misty-jacksonskipper-a754a09/
6747 Southpoint Parkway, Jacksonville, 32216
904-725-4355
jspradley@nefba.com
Skipper has served in leadership roles at Gate since 2016 and was chosen as JAX Chamber’s 2025 chair-elect. She chairs JAXUSA Partnership, the regional economic development division of the chamber, and previously served as director of communications and press secretary for Mayor John Peyton and before that in communications roles for CSX.
Spradley heads the Northeast Florida Builders Association offices and leads a team of 15 full- and part-time staff. The organization is the fourth-largest in the United States and the largest in Florida with 1,390 member businesses. He oversees the NEFBA budget, programming and its apprentice programming.
300 W. Adams St., Suite 500, Jacksonville, 32202
904-527-1700
kathryn@hinsonlawpa.com
3 Independent Drive, Jacksonville, 32202
904-366-6654
awallace@jaxusa.org
14701 Philips Highway, Suite 300, Jacksonville, 32256
904-644-7670
Stanfill is 2025-26 president of the Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association, an organization she joined immediately after graduating from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2017. Stanfill also received an MBA from Jacksonville University that year. A member of the Jacksonville Bar Association board of governors, she practices probate and estate planning law at The Hinson Law Firm.
As president of the JAX Chamber’s regional economic development arm since 2018, Wallace directs a staff of 13 in business development, international, workforce development, research and marketing for seven Northeast Florida counties. He previously served as CEO of the Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority. He is vice chair of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority.
Zalupski founded the homebuilding company Dream Finders in 2008. He took Dream Finders public in 2021 and has built it into a Fortune 1000 company with operations throughout the South, Mid-Atlantic and Mountain regions of the U.S.
INDEX
Name, Page(s)
Acosta-Rua, Fernando, 20 Adams, Arthur L. Jr., 20 Adams, William, 16