President
Brian Jones
Hotwire Communications | Avalon Park Foundation & POA
407-690-8288 | Email
Brian is a Floridian and attended Winter Park High School and graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Psychology. As Vice President of Community Development at Hotwire Communications, Brian helps keep communities stay connected throughout Central Florida.
His community building efforts include his role as the Volunteer Board President of the Avalon Park Foundation, a 501c3, by inspiring positive community engagement through collaborative services and events. He is a Homeowner Leader on the CAI Board while serving as the Vice President of the Avalon Park Property Owner’s Association. During rare downtime, he enjoys playing golf and recreational softball.
Vice President
Stefanie Nicholson, CMCA, AMS
Regional Vice President of Association Management - Central Florida | Home River Group
321-305-3879 | 407-327-5816 | Email
Stefanie is the Regional Vice President for the Central Florida Region of HomeRiver Group, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in community association management. She holds prestigious designations from the Community Associations Institute (CAI), including the Association Management Specialist (AMS) and Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA), and is currently pursuing her Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designation.
An active member of the CAI Central Florida Chapter for over a decade, Stefanie is now serving her second year on the Chapter's Board of Directors. Her commitment to the board stems from her passion for promoting education and encouraging greater community involvement.
Stefanie is an alumna of Florida Southern College, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. In her free time, she enjoys scuba diving and cherishing moments with her daughter, who is a student at the University of Central Florida (UCF) and shares her enthusiasm for diving.
President-Elect
Tracy Durham, CMCA, AMS, CFCAM, PCAM
Edison Association Management
407-317-5252 | Email
Tracy is the President of Edison Association Management located in Orlando, FL. She holds her Professional Community Association Manager designation with CAI and has over 16 years of membership service in the local CAI chapter. She joined the CAI Board of Directors to work collaboratively with other industry leaders to impact local community, promote education and build lasting relationships.
Tracy spends her free time with her two children and loving husband. She enjoys giving back to the community and is active in several local organizations. Tracy believes in using her platform to make a difference in the lives of others.
Treasurer
Leslie Ellis, CPA, MSA, CGMA
Glickstein Laval Carris, P.A., CPAs
407-645-4775 | Email
Leslie Ellis is a Certified Public Accountant and the Audit Manager at Glickstein Laval Carris, P.A. , a full-service accounting firm in Altamonte Springs, FL. Leslie also holds the designation of Chartered Global Management Accountant.
She has been in public accounting, and with the firm, since 2004 and works with small businesses in the areas of audits, review, compilations and tax preparation. She has extensive experience at auditing not-for-profit organizations, condominium and homeowner associations, and 401(k) plans.
Leslie graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting). She later graduated from UCF with a Master of Science in Accounting degree.
She is a member of the American and Florida Institutes of Certified Public Accountants. Leslie is a graduate of Leadership Seminole – Class 27, a program which focuses on developing, inspiring, and engaging community leaders to improve the quality of life in the Seminole County region.
Secretary
Jessica Cox, CMCA, AMS
Vice President, Leland Management
386-310-2853 | Email
Jessica Cox, a Leland Management employee since 2015, has extensive experience and has spent over ten years managing a variety of homeowner, condominium, and commercial condominium associations. Jessica is an active member of, and serves on, the Board of Directors for the Central Florida Chapter of the Community Association Institute. She also serves as the co-chair of the Membership and Welcoming Committee for the Chapter. She has volunteered her time in various aspects of the Chapter’s committees, events, trade shows, and luncheons since 2007 when she first became involved after serving on her own Board of Directors.
She has earned the industry accreditation for Association Management Specialist (AMS) and Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) all of which signify and demonstrate the highest levels of professional knowledge, understanding, and education in the field of Association Management. Jessica is currently pursuing her Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designation and has completed all required coursework required and is anticipated to complete the case study in 2022. Jessica spends her free time at home enjoying time with her husband and three children.
Board Member
Patrick Burton
Di Masi Burton, P.A.
407-690-8386 | Email
Patrick Burton is a partner at Di Masi Burton, P.A. a law firm dedicated to representing community associations throughout the Central Florida area. He has practiced law since 2012 counseling and representing community associations on various legal issues facing community associations, including collections, covenant enforcement, and board governance issues. He graduated third in his class from Barry University School of Law. When he is not assisting Board members and CAMs, he is spending time with his wife and two daughters.
Board Member
Stacey Loureiro, CMCA, AMS
Premier Association Management of Central Florida, Inc.
407-333-7787 x 1103 | Email
Stacey is a Senior Manager and in charge of education. She has been employed with Premier since 2014 and have been working in the industry since 2010.
Board Member
Tom Wheir
The Great Outdoors Community
321-268-9767 | Email
Tom is currently the Chairman of the Board at The Great Outdoors in Titusville, FL. Prior to taking this position he served as a director on the BOD. While currently retired, he served in the USAF for 10 years and for 30 years as an Air Traffic Controller for the FAA. He worked as a controller, staff specialist, manager, and lead the quality assurance efforts for the western United States.
Tom is happy to serve and looks forward to working with our partners to provide educational opportunities for our members throughout central Florida.