A look at major career developments in the area.
White joins Timucuan Parks Foundation Board of Directors
Timucuan Parks Foundation (TPF) has added Kevin White to its board of directors. White is a senior landscape architect with England — Thims & Miller, Inc., responsible for creating aesthetic, sustainable and functional outdoor spaces.
White said he is passionate about park preservation, and as a landscape architect, he has worked on several new and existing park improvement designs throughout Northeast Florida. He will utilize his expertise to guide the nonprofit as it develops programs and initiatives for community engagement, education and enjoyment.
Richardson named interim executive director
The Jacksonville Dance Theatre Board of Directors recently announced the selection of Kat Richardson as interim executive director.
Richardson has been a dedicated supporter of JDT for years, contributing as an artist, patron and board member. She brings a wealth of experience in corporate entertainment, performing arts and business.
Katie Belcher joins real estate business
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty has welcomed Katie Belcher to its team of real estate professionals. With deep roots in Northeast Florida, Belcher brings 28 years of local expertise and a passion for helping clients achieve their real estate dreams.
A graduate of Flagler College with a bachelor's degree in deaf elementary education, Belcher spent 20 years as a dedicated teacher before transitioning to real estate. Her extensive knowledge of the area combined with her warm, empathetic approach makes her a trusted adviser for buyers and sellers alike.
Erin Spalding is broker/manager for the Ponte Vedra/Nocatee office, 333 Village Main St., Suite 670, Ponte Vedra Beach. She can be reached at 904-285-1800, Erin.Spalding@FloridaNetworkRealty.com and floridanetworkrealtycareers.com.
Three join North Florida Land Trust board
North Florida Land Trust’s board of directors has three new members: Janyce Dawkins, Tom Goodrich and Natalie Healy. The three started their terms at the January board meeting, and each will serve a three-year term.
Originally from Louisiana, Dawkins began her professional career with Bellsouth and attended law school at Florida State University. She practiced law in the Atlanta area for several years before taking a position as the director of the equal opportunity office at the University of Georgia. Following retirement, Dawkins and her husband moved to historic American Beach, where she is the immediate past president of the American Beach Property Owners Association.
Goodrich has lived in Atlantic Beach since 1993, is a private wealth adviser with Ameriprise Financial and is a graduate of the University of Florida. He is originally from Ft. Lauderdale. Goodrich said he can now dedicate his time and financial resources to NFLT and looks forward to helping build on the nonprofit’s success.
Healy is a Jacksonville Beach resident who manages operations for The Healy Foundation alongside her husband. The foundation was established in 2002 to support nonprofit programs in education, the arts and the environment across Florida. Healy has experience in account management, executive management and marketing. She earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of North Florida. She also received a Florida Teacher Certificate through the Teach First Coast Program at Florida Community College at Jacksonville, now Florida State College at Jacksonville.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
