Meet our board

Get to know the leaders of Beaches Habitat for Humanity.

About our President

Ralph Marcello brings nearly 20 years of sales and finance experience to Beaches Habitat where he has served as President since 1996. Ralph believes strongly that working with dedicated community partners and passionate community members, we can and must eliminate substandard housing at the Beaches.

Board members

Our volunteer Board of Directors includes community members from a variety of business, faith and service organizations.

They accept responsibility for:

  • The financial health of Beaches Habitat
  • Establishment and pursuit of the Beaches Habitat mission
  • Ethical conduct of the organization’s leadership and staff.

Archie Jenkins, III – Chairman
Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch

Bill Gulliford – Vice-Chairman
Jacksonville City Council Member

Kerry L. Cleek – Treasurer
Vice-President of Finance & Accounting, ATP World Tour

Chuck Diebel
Principal/Northeast Florida, Colliers International

Fred D. Franklin, Jr.
Managing Director, Rogers Towers Attorneys at Law

Jay McGarvey – Secretary
Owner, McGarvey Communities

Robet McKenzie
President, McKenzie HR

Pat Thompson
Architect

Dale Wappes
Attorney, Naval/Coast Guard Intelligence

Chris Ware
Chairman & CEO, The Ware Group

Bill White
Retired, U.S. Air Force

Janet Wylie
Principal, Wise Choice Properties