Economic Council Membership
Membership of the Council is comprised of a diverse coalition of top industry leaders with an active and influential role in Okeechobee County. Members are expected to exhibit the highest level of ethical business practices and are frequently active in other civic, charitable and political causes.
Active Members
Wes Abney
Owner
Abney Building & Consulting, Inc.
Kari Berger
Realtor
Berger Real Estate
Scott Chapman
President
BTC Builders
Chad Rucks
President
C&M Rucks Dairy, Inc.
Shawn Owens
Owner
CRS Cooling Refrigeration Services
John Williams
President
CenterState Bank
Carmelo Cappuzzello
CenturyLink
Joey Hoover
President
Classic Asphalt Sealing & Striping
Jennifer Williamson
Partner
Crary Buchanan
Justin Domer
President
Domer’s Inc.
Sharon Covey
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones Okeechobee
Ron Edwards
President and CEO
Evans Properties, Inc.
Brad Lundy
Site Manager
Everglades Farm Equipment
Dr. Jennifer Laskey
Owner
Family Dentistry of Okeechobee
Stephanie Mitrione
External Affairs Manager
Florida Power & Light
Lyn Cacella
Growth & Retention Manager
Florida Public Utilities
Mack Worley
President
G.M. Worley, Inc.
Dawn Hoover
Human Resources Manager
Gilbert Family of Companies
Monica Clark
Owner
Paul McGehee
Director of Business Development
Glades Electric Cooperative
Rick Chartier
President
ICS Computers, Inc.
Nathan Pippin
Owner
J.N. Pippin Appraisal Company
Wendy Woodman
Manager
Kampgrounds of America, Okeechobee
Brian Good
Kimley-Horn & Associates
Eddie Lehman
President
L3C, Inc.
Robert Gent
Vice President
Lynch Paving & Construction Company
Wayne Morgan
President
Morgan’s Furniture
Cameron Tewksbury
Agent
New York Life Insurance Company
Sandy Perry
Administrator
Todd Clemons
President
Okeechobee Livestock Market
Jeff Wait
Owner
Okeechobee Shooting Sports
David Jones
Okeechobee the Magazine
Corey Penrod
President
Penrod Construction Company
Fred Fanizzi
General Manager
Quail Creek Plantation
Brian Melear
Chief Executive Officer
Raulerson Hospital
Erik Melville
Melville Wealth Management of Raymond James
Jon Geitner
President
Seacoast Bank
Jeff Deans
President
St. Lucie Battery & Tire
Steve Dobbs
President
Steven L. Dobbs Engineering, LLC
Jose Rasco
Manager
Straat Real Estate, LLC
Jeff Sumner
President
Sumner Engineering & Consulting, Inc.
Chuck Syfrett
Director
Syfrett Feed Company, Inc.
Dr. Mark Tenniswood
Owner
Tenniswood Dental Asssociates
Brandon Tucker
Manager
The Tucker Group, LLC
Judy Cruz
Chief Executive Officer
Treasure Coast Food Bank, Inc.
Kelly Adelberg
Vice President
Treasure Coast Medical Associates., Inc.
Ashley Tripp
Vice President
Tripp Electric Motors, Inc.
Keith Walpole
President
Walpole, Inc.
Ryan Walpole
Walpole Leasing
Jeff Sabin
Government Affairs Director
Waste Management
Wes Williamson
President
Williamson Cattle Company
Honorary Members
Honorary membership is granted to those past members who, by virtue of their outstanding past contributions and records of superior service to the Council, have been granted special status as an honorary member.
John Ed Burdeshaw
Frank Irby
Mike Long