Board of Directors (2025)
President
Adam Robinson
Performing Audit | Review | Compilations of Profit and Not-for-Profit organizations. Additional services include corporate & personal taxes , QuickBooks support, and outsourced CFO services. Major industries served: construction, not-for-profits, and franchise operations.
Past President
Mark Addington
Mark A. Addington focuses his practice primarily on business and employment litigation to include contractual disputes, restrictive covenants, defense of wage and hour, harassment, retaliatory discharge, disability, age, religion, race, and sex discrimination.
Vice President / President Elect
Doug Wilder
Since 1993, Doug has been working with executives, employees, and partners, and preparing them for long-term success in marketing, leadership, relationships, self-improvement. For high-maintenance and drifting employees, he has returned them to high-performers 78% of the time.
Treasurer
Wally Bowden
Wally Bowden is a lifelong resident of Jacksonville, Florida with a BA in Communications from the University of North Florida. Wally is married to Jenny since 2008 and they have 3 amazing children, twin daughters Ellie and Libby and Walter 3rd aka Tripp. Wally has been in financial services with Modern Woodmen of America since 2017.
Secretary
TBD
Governance Chair
TBD
Programs Chair
Blake Massey
Blake works with Small Businesses and Individuals helping them achieve their retirement planning goals. A good size company for him is a closely-held business with 1-50 employees.
Education Chair
Willy P. Rothrock, Esq.
Retired Green Beret, West Point instructor, and estate planning attorney, Willy P. brings elite leadership, strategic planning, and legal expertise to help families and business owners protect wealth and legacy through complex estate planning—executed with precision, care, and purpose.
Membership Chair
Shana Ryan
Shana Ryan, Founder and CEO of Conceptual HR, leverages 20+ years of HR expertise to streamline operations, ensure compliance, and drive growth. Her firm has served businesses nationwide for 8+ years, delivering tailored, hands‑on HR solutions.
Communications Chair
Jennifer Mack
Jennifer leads a local independent insurance agency serving the greater Jacksonville metro area and beyond. With over 20 years of industry experience, she specializes in business insurance and risk advisory services tailored to the needs of growing organizations.
Marketing Chair
Doug Wilder
Since 1993, Doug has been working with executives, employees, and partners, and preparing them for long-term success in marketing, leadership, relationships, self-improvement. For high-maintenance and drifting employees, he has returned them to high-performers 78% of the time.
Sponsorship/Partnerships Chair
Jessica Evans
Jessica is a commercial banker with over 20 years in banking and 17 in the business sector. She has developed a strong process and a skilled team that tailors business solutions for her clients.
At-Large
SGG/Guild Leaders
Jamie Docster
Jamie works with owners of closely-held businesses and executives. My specialties are wealth management, estate planning, business owner succession planning, tax reduction strategies, and risk management.
At-Large
Cal Heseman
Cal specializes in Business Brokerage, Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Valuations and Exit Strategy Planning. He has over 30 years experience in a wide variety of industries.
At-Large
TBD
Legal Counsel
John McE. Miller
John has practiced law in Northeast Florida since 1984. His firm takes a proactive planning approach and focuses on Estate Planning for multigenerational legacy strategies, entrepreneurial business owner representation, and Real Property.
Executive Administrator
Steve Kaufman
Steve coordinates a carefully selected team of writers, graphic designers, webmasters and producers to serve his clients’ diverse needs. He combines creativity, results-oriented writing, and a Shipmate’s commitment to his clients and their businesses.
The JBP VISION STATEMENT:
To be the powerhouse of business professionals in Northeast Florida, providing a robust forum for relationship-building, collaboration and education.
The JBP MISSION STATEMENT:
To serve and support each other, our clients & community by creating opportunities to collaborate and educate.
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