JAX CHAMBER ANNOUNCES INFLUENCE JAX COHORT II
The program continues to provide political education for the Northeast Florida region.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (August 25, 2026)– This month, JAX Chamber returns with Cohort II of Influence JAX. The program is designed for business professionals who want to deepen their understanding of government and strengthen their ability to lead in the public arena - whether as elected officials, engaged citizens or business professionals working within or alongside the government.
JAX Chamber President and CEO Daniel Davis, JAX Chamber Chair Misty Skipper of Gate Petroleum, and Adam Hollingsworth of TSG Advisors facilitate the program and will be accompanied by various experts from across the city.
The new class of Influence JAX participants are:
· John Abbamondi; Co-Founder & CEO, Prospector Baseball Group
· Michelle Adams; Director of Development, The Florida Theatre
· Michael Biagini; VP + Partner, Scherer Construction
· Dave Eyerly; CEO, Crosswater Capital
· Chris Folds; CEO, First Coast Habitat for Humanity
· Stephanie Frakes; Account Manager, Wander Media Company
· Dan Hennessy; Vice President, First Citizens
· Pete Hicks; Chief Development Officer, Youth Crisis Center
· Allan Iosue; Director of Business Development, Haskell
· David Johnson; Director & Regional Public Affairs Lead, Fidelity Investments
· James Kjellman; Chief Strategy Officer & Partner, JSK Marketing
· Thomas Lee; President, Lee & Cates Glass
· Matthew Little; Program Lead, ASEC
· Wesley Marsh; Executive in Residence, University of Florida
· Josh Mattson; Associate Administrator, Mayo Clinic in Florida
· Liz McDonald; VP of Public Spaces, Downtown Vision Inc
· Michele McManamon; CEO, Operation New Uniform
· Jose Morales Perez; Development Director, CIL Jacksonville
· Nick Padlo; CEO, Sophros Recovery
· Shawnta Pride-Daniels; Firm Administrator + Entreprenuer, Daniels Law Firm and II Dope Chics
· Trevor Ross; Managing Shareholder, Fisher Tousey, Leas & Ball, P.A.
· Carol Saviak; External Affairs Manager, North Florida, Florida Power & Light Company
· Ryan Soots; President, Southeast, Meyer Najem Construction
· Cloyd Thomas; COO, Borland Groover
· Chris Turner; Commercial Relationship Manager, Valley National Bank
· Samantha Vance; Executive Director, Jacksonville Sports Foundation
· Mark Vandeloo; Owner/GM, Ruby Beach Brewing Co./Casa Marina Hotel & Rest.
· Stephanie Walker; Senior Vice President, Porter Group
· Buck Williams; Founding Partner, Coastal Oak Wealth Advisors
· Brittany Williams; Advisor, The Baldwin Group
The program resumes in August and will consist of nine modules.
The JAX Chamber is the business membership organization dedicated to driving quality economic growth in Northeast Florida to make this region the best place to live, work and play. Membership provides the opportunity to connect with and buy from other Chamber members. The connections result in business growth and a more prosperous economy.?