Chamber Board

William F. Mannion, Jr. (a.k.a. Bix)
President / Treasurer

Bix is a Manager with Trustco Bank’s Osprey office focusing on mortgage origination. He enjoyed a 20 year career managing a mortgage company for a small bank outside of Philadelphia. He has a 14-year-old daughter, Grace, and enjoys portrait painting and outdoor sports.

Dennis Bragg
Vice President

Dennis Bragg is Co-Owner of Live Well Global with Partner Barb Schust, dedicated to Health-Wellness-Prosperity. They moved from Michigan in 2002 to enjoy a lifestyle of Fun-Freedom-Friends on the Gulf Coast. Dennis serves on the ONCC Board as well as Angels Thrift Board of Directors.

Jim Jester
Immediate Past President

Jim Jester is an Agent and Manager of Wichert Insurance Services of Florida, LLC in Sarasota, Florida, a full service personal and business lines writer. Jim has been an agent since 1969 and was Agency Principal and President of Jester Agency for forty-four years in Ohio.

Sandy Keith
Secretary

Sandy Keith has lived in Sarasota County since 1984 and Osprey since 1994. Sandy is the Broker/Owner of Lighthouse Realty and a Florida Community Association Manager. Sandy has served as Vice President of Human Resources, and is now Director of Public Relations for Lighthouse Property Management.

Tiffany Smiley
Facebook Chairman

Tiffany Smiley is the General Manager of the Hampton by Hilton Hotel Venice Bayside. Tiffany has over 20 years of Hospitality experience working with Marriott and Hilton brands. She enjoys being involved to make a difference. Tiffany is also Co-Chairman of Membership, so don’t be surprised if you see her in your place of business.

Jennifer Moseley
Membership Chairman

Jennifer Moseley is the owner of Our Town America of Greater Sarasota. Jennifer partners with locale businesses to welcome new movers to the Osprey/Nokomis area. Our Town America is the #1 new mover welcome program in the country with over 70 franchises nationwide. Our Town has been welcoming new movers to the Greater Sarasota area for 17 years. Jennifer has been a sales and marketing leader for over 25 years and also works with local small business by reaching their target audience with several direct mail options. Jennifer and her husband Rick have lived in Osprey for 3 years and plan to be here for life.

Dawn Gorrill
Events Chairman

Dawn is a Mortgage Loan officer for BB&T Home Mortgage and has been in the Mortgage industry since 1997. She specializes in Residential Lending. First time home buyer programs to construction to permanent Loans. Her Knowledge and experience has helped several people achieve the dream of Home ownership over the last 20+ years. Dawn is originally from Connecticut and has lived in Sarasota county since 1987.

William E. Rich, III

Financial Advisor for the InCompass Group. Bill is a Florida native and graduate of the University of South Florida.  With over 22 years experience in the financial industry, he understands that each unique financial situation deserves an equally unique approach.  “My goal is to provide families and business owners with assistance in building their financial freedom. I have the skills, knowledge and experience required to help my clients recognize and appreciate the risks involved in reaching their established goals.  My personal goal is to become a lifetime resource for each and every client.” Bill is a Registered Investment Advisor and holds his insurance license for life, health and annuities, and he is  currently securities and insurance licensed in Florida and California.

Scott Parks

A Florida native, Scott has been in banking 43 years and is the Branch Manager of CenterState Bank’s Osprey office, a full service community bank. Scott enjoys spending time with his family, including hanging out by the pool, grilling and dining out. He is a past president of the North Manatee Sertoma Club.

Gail Gold

Gail Gold is an insurance agent with WhitCo Insurance Agency in Nokomis. She has been in the insurance business for 37 years. Gail is originally from Chicago and has been living in Sarasota County for 40 years. Her favorite activities are playing tennis, bike riding, swimming and playing the cello. She is a proud member of the Pops Orchestra of Manatee and Sarasota.