2020 Executive Board of Directors
Harold Walker
Chairman of the Board
Pinecrest Building Corp.
Harold was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. After graduating Eastern Hills High School, he joined the U.S. Navy. He was selected for the nuclear power program and became a reactor operator serving on the USS Greenling (SSN614). After his discharge in 1980 from the service, Harold started his career with Florida Power working at the Crystal River Nuclear Plant working as an instrumentation technician. He progressed to become the Manager of the Instrument and Control Shop and as the Human Performance Program Manager. He retired from Duke Energy in 2014. Upon his retirement, Harold worked with many dedicated citizens and generous area businesses to help complete the George Washington Carver Community Center in Crystal River. The center has become a great asset to Crystal River.
Harold has been married for 27 years to Evelyn, who is the love of his life and the life of his love. They have one son Jonathan and daughter-in-love Julie. Jonathan and Julie are the proud parents of Harold and Evelyn’s beautiful granddaughter, Ava. Harold is an active member of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church and the Citrus Chamber of Commerce. He has worked for Pinecrest Building Corp since 2016.
David Reed
Immediate Past Chair
YMCA
David was raised in Orlando, FL since the early 90's. While he was going to school, he started working for the YMCA. He worked for the YMCA for 7 years in Orlando until he moved to Citrus County in 2014. He quickly realized that Citrus County was much different than his home, but as he started to meet other Young Professionals, he can now truly call this county home. He was appointed to the Chair position of the Young Professional group and led that for 2 and a half years. He enjoys golfing, spending time with friends/family and traveling with his significant other, Christina.
Rob Wardlow
Treasurer
Wardlow & Cash, PA
Rob is a Florida native and lifetime resident, who was born in Hernando County and is currently a resident of Citrus County. He graduated from the University of South Florida in 1991 and has been a Certified Public Account since 1994. Joining Wardlow & Cash, P.A. in 1993, Rob became a partner in 1996. He has over 25 years in governmental accounting and auditing experience. Rob is an active member in the community and has been affiliated with the Citrus County Chamber, Early Learning Coalition and others. Rob enjoys spending time with wife, children and grandchildren along with being on the water and is an avid fisherman.
Treasurer
Wardlow & Cash, PA
Rob is a Florida native and lifetime resident, who was born in Hernando County and is currently a resident of Citrus County. He graduated from the University of South Florida in 1991 and has been a Certified Public Account since 1994. Joining Wardlow & Cash, P.A. in 1993, Rob became a partner in 1996. He has over 25 years in governmental accounting and auditing experience. Rob is an active member in the community and has been affiliated with the Citrus County Chamber, Early Learning Coalition and others. Rob enjoys spending time with wife, children and grandchildren along with being on the water and is an avid fisherman.
Kelley Paul
Secretary
Wollinka Wikle Title Insurance
Kelley is a Florida native who was born in Crystal River and is a current resident of Citrus County. She graduated from Crystal River High School and furthered her education at the College of Central Florida. She has her AS degree in Computer & Information Technology and is a Licensed Title Insurance Agent and Certified Land Closer. Kelley has two children, Christian and Jesse, which keep her busy at YMCA basketball, CRLL baseball, and NC football games. She has worked at Wollinka Wikle Title Insurance since 2011 and is an active member of Gulf to Lake Church, Citrus County Chamber, and the Builders Alliance.
Secretary
Wollinka Wikle Title Insurance
Kelley is a Florida native who was born in Crystal River and is a current resident of Citrus County. She graduated from Crystal River High School and furthered her education at the College of Central Florida. She has her AS degree in Computer & Information Technology and is a Licensed Title Insurance Agent and Certified Land Closer. Kelley has two children, Christian and Jesse, which keep her busy at YMCA basketball, CRLL baseball, and NC football games. She has worked at Wollinka Wikle Title Insurance since 2011 and is an active member of Gulf to Lake Church, Citrus County Chamber, and the Builders Alliance.
Tabitha Wells
Wells Business Solutions
Incoming Chair
Tabitha Wells grew up, attended college and started her professional career right here in Citrus County.
Tabitha holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with specialization in Accounting and completed a fifth year, making her eligible to become a Certified Public Accountant. She is also a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor.
Her experience in the accounting field includes public and private accounting, along with tax and audit services. Tabitha has also performed full-service accounting functions for government entities, non-profit organizations, and individuals. She has served on numerous boards and volunteered for several charities.
2020 Board of Directors
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George Bendtsen
Insurance by George Mike Buchanan Excel Printing Tonya Caldwell Citrus County Property Appraiser Ginger Carroll Citrus Memorial Health Systems Barb Fletcher LKQ Gwen Klaiber (on behalf of BWA- Business Woman's Alliance) Citrus County Property Appraiser Dr. Jim Harvey College of Central Florida (ret.) Grace Hengesbach Beech Street Consulting Sheila Jordan Pace Center for Girls Veronica Kampschroer (on behalf of YP's - Young Professionals) Visitor & Convention Bureau Carol Kimbrough Specialty Gems Dr. Vernon Lawter College of Central Florida Joe Meek Meek Development & Investment Crystal River Mayor Gary Mock Covenant Children's Home John Murphy Citrus County Chronicle Gerry Mulligan Citrus County Chronicle Dennis Pfeiffer (on behalf of Ambassadors) Orkin Pest Control Lindsay Platz Insight Credit Union Tom Ryan Central Ridge Insurers April Saxer Bayfront Health Seven Rivers Craig Stevens Citrus County Fire Rescue Don Taylor EDACC John Weil (on behalf of Leadership Citrus) Lecanto High School |
