We wish to thank our board of directors for their dedication and hard work. We would like to acknowledge organizations, associations, services, affiliations and awards affiliated to them.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kelly Cappola
Founder and President

Kelly is very busy raising her two wonderful sons. She resides in Broward County where she has been extremely involved in the community focusing on women’s causes.

Professionally, Kelly has had over 20 years experience in residential real estate, and owns and operates Family Vacation Rentals.

• Wise Women for Junior Achievement of South Florida JA World Huizenga Center at Broward College
• Heart Circle Member for the American Heart Association
• Honored at the 2nd Annual 2010 100 Outstanding Women of Broward County Presented by Susan B. Anthony and Boys Recovery Center and Boys and Girls clubs of Broward County
• Honored as Women of the Year 2009 by 1000+ Club to Benefit Cancer, Inc.
• Multiple Sclerosis Society
• 1000+ Club of the America Cancer Society Women’s Luncheon Chair for 2011
• Committee member for the 2011 Fort Lauderdale Winterfest Boat Parade

Marion Applegate
Vice President & Treasurer

Marion has two daughters and recently added a son-in-law to the family. Marion is active in the community raising awareness and funds for a multitude of organizations and causes. Professionally, she is president and operating owner of Permit Services Plus, Inc. as well as being an active licensed real estate agent and she holds a courier service license.

• Multiple Sclerosis Society
• Girl Scouts of America
• Women in Distress
• Salvation Army
• Honored as Women of the Year 2010 by 1000+ Club to Benefit Cancer, Inc.
• Redbook Finalist Literary Category
• Cambridge “Who’s Who” Registry Among Executive and Professional Women
• Realtor Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale
• National Association of Realtors
• National Association of Professional Women

Jane Vicale
Wish Ambassador

Jane supports the philosophy “You have to give it away to keep it.” Her active participation in numerous local and national philanthropic associations has helped raise funds and awareness. Jane is an agency principal at Baxter Martin Advertising and has a grown daughter.

• Share Our Strengths, Taste of the Nation
• Boca Helping Hands
• Red Cross Hurricane Relief
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Treasure Box Project
• Food for Life Network
• Event Solutions Creative Director of the Year
• Event Solutions Marketing Professional Finalist
• Tower Forum

Claire Barrett Young
Communications Administrator

Claire and her husband, Don, relocated to Florida from Los Angeles, where she had previously worked in the entertainment industry as an associate producer and production manager. She is currently enjoying her involvement in community service. At this time, Claire is focusing her efforts, drive and passion for effecting positive change.

• National Multiple Sclerosis Society
• Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
• The American Parkinson Disease Association
• National Parkinson Foundation
• The Broward Children’s Center
• The Jewish Center at Temple Sholom
• The National Wildlife Federation
• The Academy of Television Arts and Science, Emmy winner

Phyllis Andrews
Computer Administrator

Phyllis and her husband, Parker, are long time residents of Coral Springs. They have grown children and a grandson. Phyllis has been instrumental in organizing numerious fundraisers for charities. Professionally she is owner and operator of Cyber1, a computer service and software training company.

• Multiple Sclerosis Society
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Heart Association|
• Susan G. Komen for the Cure
• Broward College,Teacher of the Year CE 2007
• Wings Program Broward College
• Make-A-Wish Foundation
• Kids In Distress
• Arthritis Foundation

Elaine Simmons
Public Relations/Marketing

Elaine has chosen to call Pompano Beach her home. She relocated here from the Bahamas, where her grown son still resides. Elaine has been active in the community by sharing her passion with unlimited organizations. Professionally, she is president of Exclusive Corporate Image.

• 2010 Heart Association Ball Committee
• SOS Children’s Village
• American Business Women Association
• The Boys and Girls Club of Deerfield Beach
• Coral Springs Job Now
• Miami Job Corp
• Women for Excellence

Jan Rothenberg
Hostess, Wings of Distinction

Jan has a daughter in college and a son in law school.  She is the co-owner and President of Janrodesigns, Inc. Unique Interiors.  Professionally, Jan is an interior designer, specializing in residential and commercial interiors.  She has been a resident of Coral Springs for 25 years and believes in supporting causes that are close to her heart.

• Allied Member of American Society of Interior Designers
• Greenleader AP
• Published in Broward Design, Boca Design, Miami Design Magazines
• Nominee for Designs of Excellence Awards 2008
• Women for Excellence
• Jafco-Jewish Agency for Adoption and Foster Care
• Southern Palm Beach County Jewish Federation
• Women’s American Ort
• Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
• Broward County Public Schools Volunteer

ADVISORY BOARD

Gemma A. Pressinger

Gemma and her husband, Whit, are raising their daughter in the beautiful city of Coral Springs; where they have lived for nearly ten years. Gemma has over 25 years experience in business management including sales and marketing.  Presently, she is the president and owner of Pressinger & Company and a principal of Laser Image, Inc.

• "2007 Veteran Small Business Leader Award", Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce
• Board of Directors, Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce
• President's Club Winner (2 years) Clear Channel Communications
• Leadership Coral Springs
• Conference Qualifier for MetLife
• PNA Leadership Educational Program
• Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, City Initiatives
• Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce, City Initiatives
• Malcolm Baldrige Award Inspection, Chair
• Women for Excellence
• Women Professional Network
• Premier Networking Alliance
• S.O.S. Children's Village
• Kids In Distress
• The Leukemia Society
• The Haven
• The George Snow Foundation