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Your NEFAR Leadership

Mario Gonzales

Mario Gonzalez

2025

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.”
Kim Knapp

Kim Knapp

2025

President Elect

A REALTOR for more than 20 years with Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty, Kim Knapp holds at least six designations and appreciates her CRS designation the most. Knapp is also a proud member of NEFAR’s EDGE professional society. Knapp is not into sports, but she does love serving the women in and around her church, important work that she considers her “ministry.” She enjoys spending time with her two children and granddaughter.
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Gonzalo Mejia

2025

Treasurer

Longtime Watson REALTOR® Gonzalo Mejia holds 13 designations 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. A native of Peru, Gonzalo loves to travel, play tennis, and read. He graduated from Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru with a degree in Industrial Engineering. In sports, Gonzalo favors Alabama. He is married to his partner who is also a REALTOR® and they have one son.
Tiea Vincent

Tiea Vincent

2025

Secretary

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.
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Rory Dubin

2025

Immediate Past President

A REALTOR® for approximately 20 years, Rory Dubin has nearly 50 designations and certifications, and he is proud of all of them. A managing broker with United Real Estate Gallery, he was the first of five charter members to join NEFAR’s EDGE professional society. He holds two degrees from the University of Miami. Rory has been married to his wife Janna for more than a decade and has three sons and three dogs. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, playing piano, cooking and gardening. In sports, he supports the Miami Hurricanes and the Jaguars.
Amanda Feagle

Amanda Feagle

2025-2026

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.
Ant Stroud

Ant Stroud

2025-2026

Director

A REALTOR® with Navy to Navy Homes, Ant Stroud has worked in the industry since 2016. He is a member of NEFAR’s EDGE Professional Society and has earned six designations including Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Sellers Representative Specialist (SRS), Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), At Home With Diversity (AHWD), Gold Key Excellence in Professionalism (GKC) and the C2EX endorsement but CRS is his proudest designation. He is married with two children and in his spare time, enjoys volleyball, snowboarding, cooking, baking, and Hula dancing.
Bailey Jordan

Bailey Jordan

2025-2026

Director

Bailey Jordan boasts seven designations and is an EDGE member. She is most proud of her Certified Residential Specialist, which required hours of education and a substantial number of transactions closed. A REALTOR® with Navy to Navy Homes, Bailey loves to explore new cities, get lost in a good book, and soak up sunshine at the pool or beach. She graduated from Florida State University and, naturally, roots for the ‘Noles and Jags. Married to her high school sweetheart, she has “Irish twin” girls and a mini-Labradoodle.
Canard Thomas

Canard Thomas

2025-2026

Director

During his tenure as a REALTOR, Canard Thomas obtained his brokerage license and opened Residential Movement Real Estate Group in 2020. During this time, he has acquired five designations and four certifications that make up the fabric of his REALTOR® DNA. A married man with two dogs and no time for hobbies or sports, Canard is more interested in cars.
Carray Young

Carray Young

2025-2026

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.
Christine Baranofsky

Christine Baranofsky

2025-2026

Director

Christine Baranofsky has earned 11 designations during her time as a REALTOR® and is most proud of her Certified International Property Specialist Certification because it has opened up the world to her. She is an agent with The Legends of Real Estate. Married with no children, Christine has a large extended family comprised of 14 siblings, and 27 nieces and nephews. She graduated from Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, boating, bunco, learning, and reading. Also, she adores the Boston Red Sox.
Craig Clear

Craig Clear

2025-2026

Director

Craig Clear is an agent with Watson Realty. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Advertising and Graphic Design from Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design, and enjoys gardening, painting, and crafts. Craig has a grown son. He enjoys coaching his real estate team, The CLEAR Choice Team, and cites it as one of the most rewarding parts of his career.
Danielle Wolbert

Danielle Wolbert

2025-2026

Director

As a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Vanguard, Danielle Wolbert has earned four designations. She said her membership in NEFAR’s EDGE Professional Society is the most meaningful because it encompasses multiple designations and signifies a commitment to a professional level of ethics, diversity, goals, and overall excellence. As a married mother of two, she enjoys rooting for the Jacksonville Jaguars, traveling, spending time outdoors, and watching her daughters play volleyball.
Deanna Foerman

Deanna Foerman

2025-2026

Director

Deanna Foerman has nine real estate designations and works as an agent with Coldwell Banker Vanguard. She is a proud EDGE Society member because it encompasses such high standards of Ethics, Diversity, Goals and Excellence. She also has a business degree from the University of North Florida. In her spare time, she enjoys movies, cruising, volunteering, and time with family and friends. A Jaguars and Gators fan, Deanna is married with five children and three dogs.
Ethan Gregory

Ethan Gregory

2025-2026

Director / realMLS President

Ethan has been a REALTOR for over 20 years with Allison James Estates and Homes. He is your 2025 realMLS President. He was raised in Jacksonville and is a graduate of the University of Florida. Ethan is married with 2 children, a dog and 4 chickens. He enjoys gardening, biking and reading.
Memory Hopkins

Memory Hopkins

2025-2026

Director

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.
Samantha Heflin

Samantha Pierce

2025-2026

Director

A REALTOR® and EDGE member, Samantha works as a vice president and managing broker for Watson Realty. A graduate of the University of Phoenix, Samantha and is working on a master’s degree in clinical counseling. She’s married and enjoys watching any sports team her two kids are playing on. When not selling real estate, she loves to read, go to the gym, take naps, volunteer at church, cruise, and go to the beach.

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