2019 Executive Board of Directors
David Reed
Chairman of the Board
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.
Joe Meek
Immediate Past Chair
Meek Development & Investment
Crystal River Mayor
Joe Meek was born and raised in Crystal River Florida. He is married to his best friend and love of his life, Amy Meek, and they have two sons, Joseph and Jackson. He graduated from Crystal River High School in 1998 and then moved to Tampa, Florida to attend the University of South Florida where he graduated from in 2002 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management. In 2003, Joe and his wife moved back to Citrus County to start a business and eventually raise a family. He is the owner and president of Meek Development & Investment, a real estate development & investment firm. In 2008, Joe was elected to the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners and served 8 years as a County Commissioner. Joe currently serves as the Chairman of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Chairman of the HCA Citrus Memorial Hospital Board, Chairman of the Crystal River Main Street Board, Chairman of the Seven Rivers Christian School Board, and a board member of the Save Crystal River Board, YMCA Board and Crystal River Little League Board.
Immediate Past Chair
Meek Development & Investment
Crystal River Mayor
Joe Meek was born and raised in Crystal River Florida. He is married to his best friend and love of his life, Amy Meek, and they have two sons, Joseph and Jackson. He graduated from Crystal River High School in 1998 and then moved to Tampa, Florida to attend the University of South Florida where he graduated from in 2002 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management. In 2003, Joe and his wife moved back to Citrus County to start a business and eventually raise a family. He is the owner and president of Meek Development & Investment, a real estate development & investment firm. In 2008, Joe was elected to the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners and served 8 years as a County Commissioner. Joe currently serves as the Chairman of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Chairman of the HCA Citrus Memorial Hospital Board, Chairman of the Crystal River Main Street Board, Chairman of the Seven Rivers Christian School Board, and a board member of the Save Crystal River Board, YMCA Board and Crystal River Little League Board.
Harold Walker
Chair-Elect
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.
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. |
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. |
2019 Board of Directors
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Ralph Aleman
Citrus Memorial Hospital/HCA George Bendtsen Insurance by George Mike Buchanan Excel Printing Barb Fletcher LKQ Helen Greene (on behalf of BWA- Business Woman's Alliance) 21st Century Oncology Dr. Jim Harvey College of Central Florida (ret.) Grace Hengesbach Beech Street Consulting Clayton Jeck Centennial Bank Sheila Jordan Pace Center for Girls Carol Kimbrough Specialty Gems Dr. Vernon Lawter College of Central Florida 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 Local Boy Lawn & Pest Control Jonathan Rossi (on behalf of Young Professionals) #1 Anytime Bail 24/7, Inc. 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 Tabitha Wells Wells Business Solutions |
