Morteza “Mori” Hosseini - Chair
Mori Hosseini is the Chairman and CEO of ICI Homes, one of Florida’s largest residential homebuilder/developers. Born in Iran, Mr. Hosseini was primarily educated in London, England, where he received a degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Chelsea College of Aeronautical Engineering.
David L. Brandon
David Brandon is a fourth generation Floridian and 1981 University of Florida graduate from the highly regarded Rinker School of Construction Management.
John E. Brinkman
John Brinkman is a graduate student currently pursuing a Master of Science in Management, and he completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Florida, triple majoring in Economics, Political Science, and Philosophy. He grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. Before being elected Student Body President, he held many roles in Student Government, such as Senate President, Judiciary Chairman, Budget & Appropriations Vice-Chairman, and Junior Class President. Besides his roles in Student Government, he also served as Vice President of External Affairs for Florida Blue Key and has held many roles working directly with university faculty and staff. John has long been a longtime advocate for the student body and is honored to represent over 60,000 Gators. He is currently serving as the Student Body President for the 2024-2025 term.
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Richard P. Cole
Richard P. Cole is a managing partner with Cole, Scott, & Kissane in Miami. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida and his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida College of Law where he was ranked sixth in his graduating class.
Christopher T. Corr
Christopher "Chris" T. Corr is a veteran real estate executive with over 30 years’ experience including some of the highest profile projects in the U.S.
James W. Heavener
James W. Heavener is the CEO of The Heavener Company, through which he holds and manages his interests in education, media production, internet services, real estate franchising, publishing, banks and information technology.
Sarah D. Lynne
Sarah D. Lynne is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences (FYCS), College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), Institute for Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), at the University of Florida (UF). She is a Double Gator, having earned both her Master’s and Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Florida.
Daniel T. O'Keefe
Daniel O'Keefe is the co-managing partner of the Orlando office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he is a member and a former Practice Group Leader of the firm's Real Estate Practice Group.
Rahul Patel - Vice Chair
Rahul Patel was born in London, England and lived there for 13 years before immigrating to the United States with his family. Mr. Patel and his wife Swati, a University of Florida alumna, live in Atlanta, Georgia with their two children – Anyssa and Selena.
Marsha D. Powers
Marsha D. Powers recently retired from Tenet Healthcare Corporation where she served as the company’s Chief Strategy Officer. She previously served as the CEO of Tenet’s Eastern Division, Coastal Region.
Fred S. Ridley
Fred Ridley is a business lawyer and a partner in the international law firm of Foley & Lardner LLP, where his practice is focused on the areas of real estate development and finance, and recreational amenity and resort development.
Patrick O. Zalupski
Mr. Zalupski is the Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dream Finders Homes and has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors since January 2021 upon completion of an IPO (Nasdaq: “DFH”).
Anita G. Zucker
Zucker earned a B.A. in education from the University of Florida and a Master’s of Education from the University of North Florida and holds Honorary Doctorate degrees from Medical University of South Carolina, Clemson University, The Citadel, College of Charleston, the University of South Carolina and Yeshiva University.