Barnes named to North Florida Land Trust post
North Florida Land Trust has added Heather Barnes to the conservation acquisitions team as the new real estate coordinator. Barnes will be responsible for coordinating the Ocala-to-Osceola Wildlife Corridor partnership, handling real estate transactions, and other real estate-related duties.
Barnes began working with NFLT as a volunteer to expand her knowledge of conservation and sustainable living. She transitioned to a job as a part-time administrative assistant before taking on her new role. Barnes has experience working with conservation organizations, she also worked with the Putnam Land Conservancy assisting the organization with donation transactions.
A Florida native, Barnes grew up in the lake region of Keystone Heights and currently resides in St. Augustine.
LeMaire to lead United Way of St. Johns County
Mark D. LeMaire has been named the new president and CEO of United Way of St. Johns County, serving St. Johns and Putnam counties.
For more than 20 years, LeMaire has dedicated himself to the nonprofit sector, focusing on the community in which he lives and works. He is a known leader and currently serves in the role of senior program director for the Community Foundation of Northeast Florida. Previously, he held the role of vice president, legacy giving at United Way of Northeast Florida and vice president, community impact of United Way of Central Florida.
Hamilton joins local real estate office
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty has added Mandi Hamilton to the Ponte Vedra/Nocatee office.
Prior to becoming a Realtor, Hamilton worked in education and sales for 14 years, perfecting her customer service skills. When she is not working, Hamilton enjoys spending time with her family, singing and enjoying the beautiful weather of Northeast Florida.
Hamilton can be reached at 904-377-2131, Mandi.Hamilton@FloridaNetworkRealty.com and at MandiHamilton.com.
The Ponte Vedra/Nocatee office, 333 Village Main St., Suite 670, Ponte Vedra Beach, is managed by Holly Hayes, who can be reached at 904-802-0432, Holly.Hayes@FloridaNetworkRealty.com, and floridanetworkrealtycareers.com.
Community Foundation names Stephanie Garry Garfunkel to VP post
Seasoned nonprofit communicator and respected community advocate Stephanie Garry Garfunkel has been selected as The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida’s next VP, Strategic Communications. She will lead the organization’s strategic communications efforts when the current VP, Strategic Communications, Susan Datz Edelman, retires at the end of the year.
Garry Garfunkel has more than 15 years of communications experience, most recently as director, knowledge, management and communications for Impact Florida. Prior to that, she was director of communications and advocacy for the Jacksonville Public Education Fund. She has a strong editorial background, having been a staff writer for the Tampa Bay Times and a senior managing editor for the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Boston, Massachusetts.
Originally from Citrus County, Florida, she holds a Masters of Arts in communications from Johns Hopkins University and a dual degree Bachelor of Arts and science, English and journalism from the University of Florida.
She is a 2021 Hightower Fellow for Emerging Leaders (Jax Chamber), serves as vice chair of the Jacksonville Tributary Board of Directors and is a member of the The Cathedral School Board of Directors. She’s also a volunteer with 904WARD and Riverfront Parks Now.
Atkinson named to sustainability post
Crowley has promoted Meaghan Atkinson to vice president of sustainability. In her new role, Atkinson will lead Crowley’s sustainability journey and drive action to decarbonize across the company’s operations and value chain to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. As vice president, she will lead the company’s efforts to build partnerships across its industries and value chain to fulfill Crowley’s sustainability commitments.
In her prior role as director of sustainability and regulatory affairs, Atkinson spearheaded the creation of the company’s first greenhouse gas inventory. She played an integral role in publishing Crowley’s first sustainability report. Her work has led to the company’s submittal of its first emission reduction goals to Science Based Targets Initiative as a step towards Crowley’s 2050 net-zero commitment.
Prior to joining Crowley, Atkinson spent more than 15 years managing sustainability programs for organizations including CSX Corp. and the State of Florida Department of Military Affairs. Atkinson holds a master’s degree in environmental engineering from the University of Florida and a bachelor’s degree in marine sciences from Stockton University.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
