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




