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Kim Knapp

Kim Knapp

2026

President

Kim Knapp is a respected real estate leader with Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty, known for leading with both strength and empathy. With a career rooted in service, education, and professionalism, she is deeply committed to elevating the real estate industry and the people within it. Beyond real estate, Kim is passionate about mentoring and serving others, particularly through her work with women in her church and community. She believes leadership is about stewardship, integrity, and creating space for others to thrive.
Gonzalo Mejia

Gonzalo Mejia

2026

President Elect

Gonzalo Mejia is a broker owner of Tu Familia Real Estate and holds 13 designations and certifications including At Home With Diversity (AHWD) and Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), which he often teaches at NEFAR. He is also a proud member of NEFAR’s EDGE Professional Society and a Florida Realtors Board Certified Professional. A native of Peru, Gonzalo loves to travel, play tennis, and read. He graduated from NEFAR, Florida Realtors and NAR Leadership Academy programs. In sports, Gonzalo favors Alabama. He is married to his husband who is also a REALTOR® and they have two so
Tiea Vincent

Tiea Vincent

2026

Treasurer

Tiea opened her own brokerage in 2023. She has been and is currently serving on committees within NEFAR, Florida Realtors and the National Association of Realtors, the local and state Women’s Council of Realtors committees, NARPM on the local and state levels and is an instructor for Florida Realtors. A graduate of the NEFAR, Florida Realtors and Women’s Council of Realtors (Leadership 360) Leadership Academies, she has been accepted into the 2025 National Association Leadership Academy program. She has served as a NEFAR, Florida Realtors and NAR Director.
Memory Hopkins

Memory Hopkins

2026

Secretary

Memory Hopkins has over 40 years of experience in real estate sales, finance, and consulting. She is consistently a top producing real estate consultant and has helped over 1500 clients achieve their goals. With offices in St. Augustine and Daytona Beach, her market encompasses the Northeast Coast of Florida. Memory is one of less than two percent of Realtors internationally, who hold the CIPS Designation. She is a past recipient of the Realtor of the Year award. Memory resides in St. Augustine with her husband. They have two children and four grandchildren.
Mario Gonzales

Mario Gonzalez

2026

Immediate Past President

Founder, broker, and owner of Navy to Navy Homes, Mario Gonzalez is an EDGE member and holder of 10 designations and is most proud of GRI because he teaches it. A graduate of the US Naval Academy, Mario was a military pilot. He loves to fly. He enjoys camping and was born an Atlanta Braves fan. He tries to support the Jaguars but is disappointed that whenever he watches the games they lose. Mario and his wife have been married more than 20 years. They have three children, two dogs, a ball python, and a tarantula called, “Creepy.”
Amanda Feagle

Amanda Feagle

2026-2027

Director

A native of Jacksonville, Amanda Feagle graduated from Stanton College Preparatory School and the University of Florida. Prior to her real estate career, Amanda held leadership positions with the YMCA and taught Honors Chemistry at Paxon School for Advanced Studies. Amanda joined Watson Realty Corp. as a Sales Associate in 2012 and is the Managing Broker of the Orange Park Office. She is married with one beautiful daughter and enjoys spending time on the water with family and friends.
Carray Young

Carray Young

2026-2027

Director

A graduate of UNF, Carray Young began her career selling foreclosed real estate. Today she is a REALTOR® with NextHome Assurance Realty, she has five designations and her favorite, Gold Key, was earned while becoming an EDGE™ member. When not helping her clients find their dream home, she loves spending time with her son, hiking outdoors, reading, crocheting, painting, and crafts.
Christi Jensen

Christi Jensen

2026-2027

Director

Christi Jensen is the Broker/Owner of Jensen Real Estate Group, which she owns and operates alongside her husband, Tony Jensen. A proud Army Veteran and graduate of Brenau University, Christi holds two NAR designations, two NAR certifications, one NAR Endorsement and is a member of NEFAR’s prestigious Edge Professional Society. She is most proud of earning the Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation. Christi serves on the Florida Realtors® Board of Directors and locally as Chair of the NEFAR Historic Area Council.
Clark LaBlond

Clark LaBlond

2026

Director / realMLS President

Clark began his real estate career more than 25 years ago in North Florida—unless you count the early years shadowing his father, also a Realtor. Before real estate, he built a foundation in advertising, marketing, and acquisitions across New York, Minneapolis, Chicago, and Jacksonville. As Managing Broker of an independent brokerage, Clark supports agents through training, collaboration, and identifying opportunities for growth. He remains engaged in the industry at the local, state, and national levels, serving on multiple committees, as a certified Florida Realtors instructor and director.
Eric Cavanagh

Eric Cavanagh

2026-2027

Director

Having earned 14 designations since 2005, Eric Cavanagh of NextHome Assurance Realty is most proud of his Graduate REALTOR Institute and Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designations because he had to take multiple courses to qualify for them. He is also an EDGE member. Eric is married and has three children and two grandchildren. His favorite sports teams are the Washington Redskins and Baltimore Ravens. In his spare time, he enjoys making beer, listening to music, reading, and traveling.
Garrett Decker

Garrett Decker

2026-2027

Director

Garrett Decker is a Broker Associate with NextHome Endless Summer and a Mortgage Loan Originator with FLO Mortgage. A Disabled U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran and former Sheriff’s Deputy, he brings a service-driven mindset and strong leadership foundation to the real estate profession. He currently serves as the 2026 DVP for Women’s Council of REALTORS® Florida and the 2026 Florida REALTORS® YPN Chair. Garrett graduated from both the NEFAR Leadership Academy and the Florida REALTORS® Leadership Academy and is committed to advancing the profession through leadership, advocacy, and service.
Kimberly Hanna

Kimberly Hanna

2026-2027

Director

Paulette Walker

Paulette Walker

2026-2027

Director

Scott Nyman

Scott Nyman

2026-2027

Director

Scott Nyman is a seasoned real estate executive and Managing Broker with more than 35 years of experience in brokerage leadership, mortgage banking, and title insurance operations. As Director of Real Estate and Managing Broker for Amelia Island Real Estate Services, he leads strategic growth, agent development, and luxury real estate operations within one of Florida’s premier resort markets. Scott is an active leader within NEFAR and Florida Realtors and remains committed to elevating professional standards. He holds multiple industry designations including CRB, ABR, EDGE, and CDPE.

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