Bob Whitehead, CMCA, AMS: Bob has been with our company since 1994.  He graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee with a Bachelor in Business Administration. Bob has been in the real estate management field since his graduation in 1986.  He has attained the Association Management Specialist (AMS) designation from the Community Associations Institute in June 2007. He has two sons and enjoys spending time with his wife and also his parents who reside in Lake Mary Florida.

Gene Ross, AMS:  Gene has been with the company since 1991.  He has taken several Business Administration college courses and has attained the AMS (Association Management Specialist) designation. Gene previously worked for The Moorings Development Company as well as various developers in Resort Management in New Hampshire. Gene has one son and enjoys spending time being a devoted dad.

Bob Begley, CMCA, AMS: Bob is originally from northern New York . He has managed resort, residential and commercial properties for the past 25 years. He has worked as a on-site property manager for a 480 unit community in Louisville , KY. Bob and his wife Janet have two grown children. Bob is a huge football fan and also enjoys golf, travel and history. Bob spends his spare time volunteering with the Boy Scouts and Pop Warner football. He received the national Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) designation in October, 2006 and recently was awarded the designation of Association Management Specialist (AMS).

Niel Jensen, CAM:  Niel comes to us after serving 42 years in the hospitality industry most recently as general manager of the Holiday Inn & Suites. A Florida resident for 31 years, he hails from New York City. Niel and his wife Regina have four grown children who all live close by so free time is spent with their 3 grandchildren.

Richard (Rick) Kimes, CAM: Rick is a graduate of the University of Tampa where he earned a degree in Business Administration. Rick has managed a 500-unit community as an on-site manager. Prior to becoming a community manager Rick worked in the Citrus Industry in International Trade.  He has experience in managing people, facilities and sales.  Rick has three grown daughters and one son. Rick is very involved with his church, being an ordained clergy.

Darren Mingear: Darren graduated from Ball State University in 1991 with a BS in Education. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army. Over a nine year career, Darren attained the rank of Captain and became a commander of an Attack Helicopter Company in the 10th Mountain Division. For the eight years prior to Elliott Merrill., he was a pharmaceutical sales rep and manager of a construction company. Darren is also a Deacon at Vero Christian. He and his wife Jill have two boys, Jacob and Sam. When he's not working, Darren enjoys coaching lacrosse, building for Habitat for Humanity, watching racing, and riding his Harley-Davidson.

Bob Dees, CAM: Bob is the on-site manager for Grove Isle.  He has been with the company since 1997. Bob was born in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated with a B.A. from Barry University. Bob spent 20 years as a Florida State Trooper and as a Director of Transportation with a Florida School District.

Richard (Dick) Field, CMCA: Dick is the onsite manager at Harbour Isle at Hutchinson Island West. He has worked for Elliott Merrill since 2001.  He is a Florida licensed Community Association Manager (CAM). Dick hails from New England and graduated from Atlantic Union College in Lancaster, MA with a B.S. in Art Education.  He received his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership (Administration) from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. Dick taught for many years before becoming a grant writer and program administrator for the St. Lucie County School District. Dick has two grown children. Both reside in St Lucie County. He resides with his wife Anna in south Fort Pierce and enjoys restoring antique cars, building hot rods, photography and target shooting.  He is also a huge NASCAR fan. 

Mike Banyas, CMCA: Mike became a member of the Elliott Merrill team in June, 2007 as the community manager at Vista Gardens. Originally from Baltimore, MD he spent 30 years as a fire/paramedic in Miami Dade County. Upon retiring from his first career, Mike attended Florida Atlantic University where he received his BAA and became involved in association management. Mike has managed several communities in the Ft. Lauderdale area until relocating to the Treasure Coast.  He and his wife Donna enjoy golf, travel, dining and spending time with their two granddaughters.