President
Patty Dent
Patty Dent was previously Senior Vice-President, Regional Manager for BankAtlantic and was with them for 20 years and in the banking industry for 28 years. Patty has been involved with the Palm Beach County Sports Commission for over 10 years and has been affiliated with many other boards in Palm Beach County such as the North Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce.
 

Vice President, Strategic Planning Committee, Chairperson & Public Relations Committee, Chairperson
Michael Brady
L. B. Limited & Associates, Inc.

A partner in the PR firm L. B. Limited & Associates, Inc., Michael is involved in many organizations; including the Business Advisory Council, National Republican Congressional Committee and a graduate of Leadership Palm Beach County 1996, and is an Executive Committee member of the Red Cross Greater Palm Beach. He is a graduate of Minneapolis Technical Institute.

Secretary/Treasurer, Audit Committee, Chairperson & Finance Committee, Chairperson
Guy Quattlebaum
Akerman Senterfitt

Guy E. Quattlebaum, Esq. is a member of the Litigation Group in the West Palm Beach office of Akerman Senterfitt. Mr. Quattlebaum was named a Florida "Legal Elite" by Florida Trend Magazine in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. He has also achieved an AV-Rating from Martindale Hubbell's Peer Review Rating system, the highest rating in both professional ability and ethical standards.

Grant Review Committee, Chairperson
Richard Ellington
Special District Services, Inc.

Native south Floridian; B.A. in Political Science, Mississippi State University, 1970, and J.D. University of Mississippi, 1973; former Palm Beach County Attorney; original member Palm Beach County Sports Commission; Vice President-Palm Beach County, Super Bowl Host Committee Super Bowls XXIX and XXXIII; former member Orange Bowl Committee; past President WPB Rotary Club; and Treasurer, Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Executive Committee Member

William C. Davis

Private Funding Specialists

President of Private Funding Specialists, Inc.  Past president of the PBC Sports Commission.  Currently serves as chairman of the Lou Groza Award Committee, director of the National College Football Awards Association and active member of the Orange Bowl Committee.  He is a member of the PBC Sports Hall of Fame.

Executive Committee Member
Dr. Ed Eissey
President Emeritus Palm Beach Community College

Past positions in Palm Beach County include: teacher, coach, principal, assistant area superintendent. President, Palm Beach Community College for 19 years. National Board of Governors of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital since 1974. Selected by The Palm Beach Post as one of “The Ten Most Influential Citizens in Palm Beach County”.

Richard S. Bernstein & Associates, Inc.
(Appointed by District 4 Commissioner Abrams)

Richard Bernstein, a trusted insurance advisor to high net worth business leaders, families and charitable organizations, an advisor to the Trump Organization, and many of America's wealthiest businesses and families.

An original board member of the Sports Commission, his affiliations include the Palm Beach County Business Development Board and Estate Planning Council.

Michael Brady

L. B. Limited & Associates, Inc.

(Appointed by District 7 Commissioner Taylor)

A partner in the PR firm L. B. Limited & Associates, Inc. He is involved in many organizations including the Business Advisory Council, National Republican Congressional Committee and a graduate of Leadership Palm Beach County 1996, and is an Executive Committee member of the Red Cross Greater Palm Beach. He is a graduate of Minneapolis Technical Institute.

Robert Broadway
Vice President of Corporate Strategy, Bethesda Healthcare System
(Elected from General Membership)

Robert Broadway, FHFMA, MBA, is a Vice President of Corporate Strategy for Bethesda Healthcare System in West Palm Beach. He is a former Chief Financial Officer of a major Hospital, Chief Executive Officer of a large multi-specialty group practice, and has expertise in policy development, strategic planning, information technology and planning. Mr. Broadway is the Chairman of Healthcare Financial Management Association for 2008-09 a professional membership organization of 35,000 members in healthcare Finance. He is also Chairman of the AIF Florida Hospital Council.

Joe Ceravolo

Joe Ceravolo Realty, Inc.

(Elected from General Membership)

Carol Coleman

Senior judge for the United States Equestrian Federation and the Canadian Equestrian Federation
(Elected from General Membership)

Carol holds a Masters Degree in Speech Pathology, Audiology and Learning Disabilities. She has been involved with horses and has been riding from the time she was five. She became a USEF and CEF judge about 25 years ago. In her spare time, she builds doll houses. She has been married for 30 years.

City of West Palm Beach Parks and Rec. Northwood Youth Empowerment Center, Campus Manager
(Appointed by District 7 Commissioner Taylor)

Reed Daniel is manager of the Youth Empowerment Centers in West Palm Beach. Awards and recognition: Palm Beach County Proclamation, 1st National Night Out Against Crime, developed Job Outreach program, produced Boys and Girls Clubs' “FACES” cultural program. Reed serves on other area boards, and is a Florida Atlantic University graduate.

William C. Davis

Private Funding Specialists

(Elected from General Membership)

President of Private Funding Specialists, Inc.  Past president of the PBC Sports Commission.  Currently serves as chairman of the Lou Groza Award Committee, director of the National College Football Awards Association and active member of the Orange Bowl Committee.  He is a member of the PBC Sports Hall of Fame.

John DeMott
Career Radio and TV Sportscaster
(Elected from General Membership)

Now retired, DeMott's forty plus year career included sports casting assignments in San Diego, Portland and Colorado Springs including a decade as an announcer for the Chargers. In 1992, he joined WJNO Radio as sports director. A board member since 1993, he is vice-chair of the Groza and Grants committees.

Patty Dent

(Elected from General Membership)
 

Patty Dent was previously Senior Vice-President, Regional Manager for BankAtlantic and was with them for 20 years and in the banking industry for 28 years. Patty has been involved with the Palm Beach County Sports Commission for over 10 years and has been affiliated with many other boards in Palm Beach County such as the North Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce.

John P. Downes

(Appointed by District 2)
 

Born and raised in Ireland. BAI engineering, Trinity College Dublin 1985. Received Professional Engineering License, 1993. Was previously Executive Vice President and partner of a south Florida-based engineering, surveying, and L A firm. Former member of the Board of Big Brothers Big Sisters and served on the City of West Palm Beach Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.

Donald P. Dufresne
Greenspoon Marder, P.A., West Palm Beach
(Appointed by District 6 Commissioner Santamaria)

A practicing real estate attorney, Don has served on the Sports Commission Board since 1999.

He has a strong interest in equestrian sports, and under his leadership the Palm Beach County Sports Commission re-branding program has been initiated.

Dr. Ed Eissey
President Emeritus Palm Beach Community College
(Elected from General Membership)

Past positions in Palm Beach County include: teacher, coach, principal, assistant area superintendent. President, Palm Beach Community College for 19 years. National Board of Governors of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital since 1974. Selected by The Palm Beach Post as one of “The Ten Most Influential Citizens in Palm Beach County”.

Richard Ellington

Special District Services, Inc.

(Appointed by District 1 Commissioner Marcus)

Native south Floridian; B.A. in Political Science, Mississippi State University, 1970 and J.D. University of Mississippi, 1973; former Palm Beach County Attorney; Original member Palm Beach County Sports Commission:Vice President-Palm Beach County, Super Bowl Host Committee Super Bowls XXIX and XXXIII; former member Orange Bowl Committee; past President WPB Rotary Club and Treasurer, Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Robert D. Jones

Fuchs & Jones, P. A.

(Appointed by District 6 Commissioner Santamaria)

Born and raised in Sheridan, Wyoming; B.S. University of San Francisco 1970; J.D. University of California 1973; Founding partner, Fuchs & Jones, P.A. 1979; practice primarily involves residential and commercial real estate transactions, litigation, estates and probate.

Michelle Jaminet
Par Excellence, LLC
(Appointed by District 5 Commissioner Aaronson)

A South Florida resident for more than 30 years, Michelle hails from Youngstown, Ohio and is the President of Par Excellence, LLC, a full-service marketing and public relations agency specializing in event management.  Michelle is a member of the Advertising Federation of the Palm Beaches, Women in Communication and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  Michelle is also the author of "It's My Dog's Life."

Jason Myers

JCD Sports Group

(Elected from General Membership)

Mr. Myers is the Director of Golf and Tennis Operations for JCD Sports Group, providing oversight and ensuring operational success for seven facilities managed by the Company. Mr. Myers attended the University of Florida, and was a member of numerous student organizations including the 1995 SEC champion football team. 

Guy E. Quattlebaum, Esq.
Akerman Senterfitt
(Appointed by District 3 Commissioner Vana)

Guy E. Quattlebaum, Esq. is a member of the Litigation Group in the West Palm Beach office of Akerman Senterfitt. Mr. Quattlebaum was named a Florida "Legal Elite" by Florida Trend Magazine in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. He has also achieved an AV-Rating from Martindale Hubbell's Peer Review Rating system, the highest rating in both professional ability and ethical standards.

Margie J. Walden
(Appointed by District 5 Commissioner Aaronson)

Margie J. Walden serves as a Director on the Alliance of Delray Board. She has directed fund raising activities for Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service, Florida Atlantic University College of Science, and the Florida Academy of Audiology. She has also served as the Executive Director for the Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia and Parkinson Foundation and the Taiwan International Alliance and has held leadership positions at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and Girl Scouts of the USA.

Jim Watt

(Elected from General Membership)

Jim Watt, local attorney, received his undergraduate degree from the University of Miami and his law degree from the University of Florida. Jim served as the City Attorney, City of West Palm Beach; State Representative; County Commissioner and recently on the Board of Trustees of Palm Beach Community College. He originated the idea of the Lou Groza Award.

Jeff Zipper

PNC Wealth Managment, Senior Vice President

(Elected from General Membership)

Certified Financial Planner ™ professional/Investment Advisor. Holds Chartered Market Technician and Accredited Asset Management Specialist designations. Published article in Financial Planning On Wall Street magazine titled, "Opportunities in the Closed End Bond Fund Market". Played basketball and track and field (discus) at State University of New York at Cortland, was Assistant General Manager of Jersey Turnpikes, United States Basketball League. Currently coaches youth basketball at Blum YMCA in Boca Raton.

Eric Call
Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation
(Appointed August 2010)

Eric Call is currently the Assistant Director of Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation and has served in this position since 1995. He started with the organization in October of 1984 and has held a myriad of positions within the department in his 26 year tenure.  Call’s professional affiliations include National Recreation and Park Association, Florida Recreation and Park Association and Florida Institute of Park Personnel. Call attended the University of Florida where he was a pitcher for the Gators baseball team, then drafted by Major League Baseball. 

Howard Schnellenberger
FAU - Director of Football Operations/Head Football Coach
(Appointed August 2010)

Coach Schnellenberger joined FAU in 1998 with the opportunity to build the football program from the ground up. He took to the challenge and the FAU football team made its debut on September 1, 2001. FAU holds the record for the fastest start up program to earn a Division I-A victory, is the fastest program to reach the Division I-AA playoffs and the fastest start up program to be invited to a bowl game. Schnellenberger began his coaching career in 1959. His career highlights include: four national collegiate football championships, seven NFL playoff teams, best record in NFL history as the Miami Dolphins' Offensive Coordinator, 1983 National Champoins (University of Miami) and 1983 National Coach of the Year.