“Michael Kirwan named President; Melinda B. Powers and Rebecca Williams join the Board.”
Michael Kirwan succeeds Susan Caven, who will continue to serve as an officer and immediate past president. Kirwan is a partner with the international law firm of Foley & Lardner and was recently awarded the firm’s national community impact award, the Lynford Lardner Award, for his community contributions. He has been with Scenic Jacksonville for ten years, leading the Underground Committee and the Great Cities Symposium. Caven was president of Scenic Jacksonville for two different terms spanning over eight years, and has been a longstanding civic advocate for trees, billboard removal, historic preservation, and scenic beauty.
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“Melinda B. Powers is the founder and manager of Intentional Professionals, LLC where she consults and coaches small business owners and corporate professionals. She is a member of the 2023 class of Leadership Jacksonville and has served on local nonprofit boards including the Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation Shircliff Society, River City Education Organization, Jax Chamber’s Downtown Council and Junior League of Jacksonville. “
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“Rebecca E. Williams is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fruit of Barren Trees, LLC, a neighborhood revitalization firm. After working for a number of years at Fannie Mae, she is focused on transforming communities through development, revitalization, and investment strategies.
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‘We are very fortunate to have such talented community leaders joining Scenic Jacksonville’s Board,’ said Michael Kirwan. ‘These new directors bring energy and enthusiasm to our already active and passionate board and will help us continue our mission of preserving, protecting and enhancing the scenic character of our city.’
— Scenic Jacksonville