Damon Moorer
Damon Moorer is president and CEO of TCM Bank N.A., ICBA Bancard’s credit card bank, which provides customized credit card programs to community banks. As president and CEO, Moorer provides leadership and guidance to advance the bank’s profitability, growth, and performance. In 2016, he was named a director of the bank.Moorer previously served as TCM Bank’s chief operating officer and has 24 years of experience in the
payments industry. His expertise includes product management, loyalty, digital strategy, fraud, information security, and operations. Before joining TCM in 2009, he held leadership positions with Fidelity Information Services and Capital One Financial. Damon serves as the Chairman of Habitat for Humanity Hillsborough County and as a board member for Meals on Wheels of Tampa and Habitat for Humanity Florida. He also serves on the Atlanta Federal Reserve Board’s Community Depository Institution Advisory Council.Moorer holds a Bachelor of Science in information systems security from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Florida. He is a Florida School of Banking graduate and a Certified Information Security Manager.
John Beacham
John Beacham, the CEO and founder of Toorak Capital Partners, is an accomplished entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience and more than $60 billion in transactions. He has pioneered capital markets acceptance of residential bridge loans and single-family rental loans, asset classes previously lacking institutional funding. Under his leadership, Toorak has funded over $13 billion in loans by partnering with business purpose residential mortgage lenders across the US and UK. Beacham structured several groundbreaking deals, including the first single-family rental securitization (Invitation Homes 2013 SFR-1), the first multi-borrower single-family rental securitization (B2R Mortgage Trust 2015-1), the first widely syndicated revolving residential bridge securitization (Toorak Mortgage Trust 2018-1), and the first rated residential bridge securitization (Toorak 2024 - RRTL1). Before Toorak, he founded B2R Finance, the leading mortgage origination company focused on single-family rental and residential bridge loan markets, now known as Finance of America Commercial, a Blackstone portfolio company. Beacham’s earlier career includes originating large balance commercial real estate loans at Deutsche Bank and working in investment banking at Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse First Boston. He and his companies have received numerous awards, such as the EY Entrepreneur of the Year, American Association of Private Lenders Member of the Year (twice), NJBiz Executive of the Year, NJBiz Fastest Growing Company in NJ (twice), Bridging & Commercial Bridging Funding Partner of the Year (twice), and Housingwire Vanguard. Beacham graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University with an A.B. degree in economics
Dr. Alisa Žujović
Dr. Alisa M. Žujović (Lisa) has been with Hillsborough Community College (HCC) in Tampa, FL since 2004, and currently serves as Director of Institutional Research and Grants within the Division of Strategic Planning & Analysis. Lisa received both her B.A. and M.S. degrees from the University of Louisiana-Monroe in Psychology, and her Ph.D. at the University of South Florida in the Educational Measurement and Evaluation program (Curriculum and Instruction). She serves as an evaluator on the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools- Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC) registry in the area of Institutional Effectiveness, and as chair of HCC’s Institutional Review Board. Additionally, Alisa has worked with members of the Helios Education Foundation, the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, the Florida College Access Network (FCAN), Hillsborough County School District, and the University of South Florida on initiatives aimed at increasing postsecondary attainment. Lisa is married, and the proud mom to five children. She loves traveling internationally, is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and speaks conversational Spanish and Serbian.
Dane Blunt
Dane Blunt is a multifaceted lawyer with more than a decade of commercial real estate and construction industry experience. Clients benefit from the holistic perspective he has gained by working on real estate projects from the inception of deals through the resolution of disputes. His deep understanding of the issues and complexities surrounding real estate and construction projects enable him, on the front end, to proactively protect client interests while minimizing the costs and risks associated with disputes that may arise. Dane’s clients include owners, investors, lenders, developers, general contractors, and commercial landlords and tenants. He also represents institutional lenders, including CMBS lenders, in negotiating, documenting, and closing complex commercial loans of all types. In addition, he routinely represents lenders, servicers, and mortgage investors in foreclosure actions and other loan, guaranty, and security agreement enforcement proceedings. Dane is the co-manager of the Tampa National Trial Practice Group.
Roland JeanCharles
Roland Charles hails from Brooklyn, NY by way of Haiti on the Island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean. Roland is the property manager at PMI JCM Realty Group where the motto is to manage properties from an asset management perspective. Roland is a Father of two and loves to travel. Roland is the author of a soon to be released book named REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT ZEN MASTER with contributions from The Mayor of Temple Terrace Andy Ross, former Uptown Chamber of Commerce President Miranda Hilton, Developer Bruce Bowen and former Soaring City Director Mark Sharpe. Roland is also a board member for the Carrollwood Area Business Association (CABA) where he was asked to serve as golf director and was later elected to the board for a two year term where he currently serves as the Government & Technology Director. CABA is a business association with almost 400 small business members. Roland is the director of The Temple Terrace Business Alliance where we focus on Business Door 2 Business Door Network with an emphasis on passing referrals. This organization was born out of an event called coffee with the Mayor of Temple Terrace Andy Ross who wanted to provide support to the small business community with an organization that was led by the business community. Roland has a Master’s Degree from Hofstra University and was awarded a National Science Foundation Ph.D. fellowship at the University of Memphis. Roland’s goal in life is to ultimately become a philanthropist that changes the fortune of the people of Haiti. Roland enjoys fitness and becoming his genetic best both mentally and physically.
Samantha Leanillo, CISA
Samantha Leanillo is Information Security Officer of TCM Bank, N.A., providing payment services exclusively for community banks, including consumer and business credit card programs. As Information Security Officer, Samantha brings a background of 10 years within legal, security, and compliance. She provides organizational solid management and control development skills with a high degree of technical knowledge resulting from hands-on information security experience. As a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Samantha oversees all information security controls at the Bank to ensure effectiveness against emerging threats and compliance with regulatory obligations. She is also responsible for educating staff on security awareness tactics and measures.
Leroy Moore
Leroy Moore is a seasoned real estate development professional who has spearheaded some of the more complex and celebrated mixed-income/mixed-use sustainable residential master planned developments across the U.S. He has directly spearheaded the development of over 7,300 units of housing across the U.S. His most recent successes include the redevelopment of severely distressed public housing communities in Tampa, Florida in his role with the Housing Authority of the City of Tampa. Encore Tampa is a nationally recognized best practice in master planned urban redevelopment where he led the transformation of a 28-acre downtown site into a 12-city block 1800+ unit sustainable mixed-income/mixed-use jewel that is touted today as Tampa’s coolest, most economically and ethnically diverse neighborhood. West River is a 17-phase master planned community transforming West Tampa into a walkable community of choice for thousands of families and local businesses. Along with his real estate development responsibilities he oversees all aspects of the Authority’s long range capital planning, assisted housing programs, asset management, facilities maintenance, contracting, public safety, client programs and services, public relations and communications, as well as strategic business planning and corporate vision management.
Prior to joining the Housing Authority of the City of Tampa in 1998, he operated his own consulting firm providing national training and professional organizational management and analysis to Public and Indian Housing Authorities throughout the United States. He has held Director level positions in a number of housing authorities including Memphis, Peoria, Oakland, and Atlanta; and from 1994-1996 was contracted through the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development to serve the Court-appointed Receiver for the District of Columbia Housing Authority in Washington DC which at the time was the Nation’s most troubled housing authority. He is a ULI Daniel Rose Fellow, current Chair of ULI Tampa-Bay and serves on numerous local and National Boards including Florida Housing Coalition, Tampa’s Downtown Partnership, Habitat for Humanity Hillsborough, HuddleTouch Ministries, among others. He is recognized as an expert in redevelopment of distressed assets and creating healthy sustainable communities, affordable housing strategies, and is regularly called on to speak at local and national conferences and industry meetings.
Leroy is an avid photographer and gardener. He and his wife, Remi, reside north of Tampa, Florida; are both active in their Church and local ministries, and love to travel, having a special desire to travel more throughout the continent of Africa.
Sandra Murman
Former State Representative Sandra L. Murman completed eight years as a member of the Florida House of Representatives in 2004. Representative Murman was the first Republican Woman to hold the position of Speaker Pro-Tempore in the Florida House of Representatives. She has been elected to the Hillsborough County Commission in 2010. She hit the ground running in Tallahassee and through her hard work and knowledge of the legislative process she personally sponsored and passed 64 bills and brought home over $900 million dollars that benefited the Tampa Bay area and her constituency during her tenure. Sandy represented the citizens of District 56, which covers Harbour Island, Davis Island, Gibsonton, Riverview, Brandon and downtown Tampa. Before deciding to seek election, Representative Murman had a successful career in business as a manager and sales representative for Top 500 Companies.
Sandy has lived in Hillsborough County for over 35 years and has spent many hours volunteering her time as an active community advocate as well as a public policy leader in making children and families safer, smarter, healthier, and financially secure for the future. She has been directly involved in more than 20 organizations that support our community and enhances the lives of our children and hard working families. Her hands on approach in addition to her knowledge and leadership in the legislature in helping others has earned her recognition and numerous awards for her unequaled support, such as the Lifetime Achievement Award for the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Peter Bernal Award of Distinction for the Florida Association of Health Care Plans, Community Advocate for Education award for the Hillsborough Education Foundation, Sun Coast Girl Scout Council 2004 Woman of Distinction, Sheriff’s Association, Legislative Leadership; Florida Medical Association, Legislator of the Year; Florida Assisted Living Association, Legislator of the Year; Florida Association of Community Health Centers, Legislator of the Year; and American Cancer Society, Legislative Leadership Award. She was recently presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for my dedication and commitment for making a positive impact in the community for building a new Children’s Museum.
Shawn Rupp
Shawn Rupp is a commercial real estate agent who specializes in investment sales, specifically apartment communities. He has been selling commercial real estate in the Tampa Bay market since 2002 and has closed over $500 million in real estate transactions in his career. In 2012, he wrote a book for office tenants on how to negotiate the best terms for their leases and has owned, leased, operated, or sold hundreds of properties. In his free time Shawn enjoys spending time with his family, sings in a country band, and is a licensed skydiver and scuba diver.
Lisa Steinagel
Lisa Steinagel joined the Board of Directors in 2018. She has worked in the Financial Institution industry for over 35 years and is currently the Senior Vice President, Director of Enterprise Risk Management with SouthState Bank. This expertise in risk and compliance assists Habitat Hillsborough to be a safe and sound organization. Lisa graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Leo University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. She is a Certified Risk Management Assurance Professional, a Certified Internal Bank Auditor and also holds a certification in Loan Review. Lisa has served as a Director of the Suncoast Bankers Compliance Association and as a member of the Institute of Internal Audit.
Brian Lacusky
Brian has over 30 years of experience in construction project management. He graduated from the University of Florida School of Building Construction with High Honors.
His proudest works have been Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, the Germain Arena in Ft. Myers, 10 years in healthcare construction in the Tampa Bay and South Florida markets and hotels including the Hilton West Palm Beach and The Surf Club / Four Seasons Surfside – both with Coastal. During his tenure with Coastal, Brian has developed a passion for recruiting. He takes pride in working with graduates of his alma mater and has helped develop a structured internship program for many of the undergrads involved in Coastal’s internship program. Brian enjoys developing and leading diversity programs on projects for clients by establishing reliable processes for our teams and talented subcontractors to exceed project goals. Brian is process driven and believes successful projects are planned.
Jessica Todd
Jessica Todd is the Executive Vice President for GIGA Solutions, specializing in commercial insurance, and oversees U.S. marketing, service, and operations. Prior to joining GIGA, Mrs. Todd served as the Executive Vice President of Trigen Insurance Solutions. Mrs. Todd also served as the President of Six Points Media Group where she handled the public relations, communications, event planning, web development, and media production services for Patriot National Insurance Group, including its subsidiaries, charities and foundations. Mrs. Todd was the Client Services Manager and PEO Senior Account Executive for Patriot National and prior to joining Patriot, served as the Director of Corporate Communications and Business Development Manager for Risk Transfer Holdings. Mrs. Todd attended the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, is a Coast Guard veteran, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. She was the former Chairman of the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity of East & Central Pasco County, and served as Vice Chairman of the Board for Habitat for two years prior to becoming the Board Chair. Mrs. Todd is very active in the community and performs with Artists for Humanity, volunteers for Feeding America Tampa Bay, and is the Producer of Moonlight & Ivory, helping raise money for scholarships for children in the arts. She is a wife, proud mother of two children, and believes strongly in giving back to the community.
Jake Emerson
Jake has an extensive background in managing significant construction and renovation projects across Florida, showcasing his expertise in a variety of large-scale developments. He successfully completed the 84,524 SF Park Centre at Telecom Park in Tampa, handling core and shell completion, lobby and core spaces, and partial reroofing. His portfolio includes prestigious cultural projects such as The James Museum of Western + Wildlife Art, a 148,516 SF museum with diverse amenities including exhibit space, a café, a restaurant, and event spaces, and The Dali Museum, a 63,000 SF facility designed to house the largest Dali exhibition outside of Spain, built to withstand Category 5 hurricanes. Additionally, Jake oversaw the construction of Forge Capital Partners Office Building, a 5,720 SF two-story office space in Tampa, and the comprehensive development of the Manatee Technical College State Road 70 Campus, a 251,000 SF educational facility with multiple buildings and specialized training areas.Jake‘s experience extends to high-profile educational and hospitality projects. He managed the construction of the University of South Florida’s Marshall Student Center, a 226,000 SF facility featuring a large ballroom, auditorium, and food court. He also led the development of the University of Tampa’s Kennedy Place, a 56,000 SF, 11-story dormitory. In the hospitality sector, Jake directed the construction of the Epicurean Hotel in Tampa, a 116,000 SF boutique hotel with luxury amenities including a French-style patisserie, wine shop, and culinary classroom. His expertise in mall renovations is highlighted by his work on the Edison Mall in Fort Myers and the Tyrone Square Mall in St. Petersburg, where he executed significant façade upgrades, interior shell space improvements, and new restaurant facades.
Jason Quintero
Jason Quintero’s practice focuses on all aspects of construction litigation, with an emphasis on lien and bond law and construction defect disputes. Jason represents a variety of clients involved in every aspect of the construction industry, including large-scale national homebuilders, general contractors, suppliers and lessors, and manufacturers of equipment used in the construction of large-scale projects, including the construction of power plants, stadium and civic centers, and road construction. Jason has represented clients in matters pertaining to: contract disputes with subcontractors; defective construction claims; mold remediation; and zoning and boundary disputes. He also has experience representing design professionals in matters pertaining to breach of contract and claims of professional negligence. He has extensive trial and alternative dispute resolution experience, representing a variety of clients at trial, mediation, and arbitration proceedings. He is board certified in construction law by the Florida Bar, and OSHA 30 certified.
Jason serves as the Tampa office managing shareholder of Carlton Fields.
Anissa Westfall
Anissa Westfall is an esteemed business and marketing strategist with over 25 years of experience in driving brand awareness, lead generation, and customer loyalty. As the Director of Marketing and Growth at Westfall Roofing, a prominent Tampa-based company, Anissa has been instrumental in the company‘s strategic growth initiatives. Her leadership has earned the company significant recognition, including being named a Top 100 Roofing Contractor in the United States. Anissa holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration/marketing from the University of South Florida and has played pivotal roles at AAA The Auto Club Group and Publix Super Markets, where she led successful projects like the launch of Instacart in 2015.Anissa’s deep connection to the Tampa Bay community is evident through her extensive volunteer work and advocacy for affordable housing. Born and raised in Hillsborough County, she is passionate about bringing affordable housing to all and has dedicated countless hours to local causes. Her commitment to Habitat for Humanity is particularly noteworthy, where she has participated in numerous build projects, fundraisers, and advocacy campaigns. Anissa’s dedication to continuous learning, innovation, and community service, combined with her professional achievements, make her a respected and influential figure in her field.
Christopher T. Dawson
Chris Dawson is a lawyer and professional lobbyist serving private and public sector clients with government relations needs across Florida. A community-driven and future-focused advocate, he protects client interests at the executive and legislative levels of state government, as well as before political subdivisions of the state. He collaborates with utilities, developers, engineering firms, design professionals, contractors, local governments, and associations to help navigate change, plan for the future, and expand opportunities for sustainable growth.
Chris guides clients through the legislative process with a deep understanding of the regulatory and procedural hurdles that can accompany policymaking, funding, and appropriations, including complex litigation. He holds two degrees in civil engineering and draws on this technical training to provide unique value and insight for clients managing projects in the infrastructure, land use, environmental, social and economic development, transportation, and construction sectors, among others. He also represents several of the largest nonprofit organizations in the state, furthering veterans affairs, child welfare services, and environmental conservation priorities.
A sixth-generation Floridian, Chris is committed to the future of the state and helps clients engineer solutions to today’s most disruptive challenges - from ecosystem restoration and disaster recovery to public infrastructure resilience and sea-level rise. His subject matter expertise and integrated approach help clients develop valuable road maps for new ways of operating by taking the long view. On the local level, he provides impact planning and regulatory advisory services involving new and emerging technologies driving change and innovation in building and construction, water quality and treatment, and transportation and mobility. A natural servant leader and collaborator, he frequently teams with GrayRobinson colleagues across the firm to provide the resources necessary for clients managing long-term, large-scale projects.
Cristina Hale
Cristina Hale manages all aspects of the Tax practice in the firm’s Tampa and Orlando offices, an doversees compliance and quality within the tax department. She provides partnership and corporate tax services, focusing on operating companies, private equity and real estate funds, REITs andinbound investor structuring. Cristina has more than 16 years of experience in public accounting, the majority of that time spent serving real estate and private equity funds with a domestic and international presence, REITs,Sovereign Wealth Funds, Qualified Foreign Pension Funds and other foreign asset managers with rea lestate, infrastructure and private equity investments in the United States. Her knowledge and technical skills, as well as her ability to provide practical advice to non-tax professionals have helped numerous clients make tax structuring decisions that benefit from both a tax and business perspective.
