Milestone Anniversary; Celebrating Wanda Day

At Royal American, we are fortunate to have employees with tenure extending 20 years and beyond. Their knowledge and expertise are pivotal in the success and growth of our company all the while staying tied to the deep roots it was founded on. It is our honor to interview these amazing employees and hear their stories.

Celebrating Your Milestones Questionnaire

Share a favorite memory from your time with Royal American.
Any education I desired was made available to me at no expense and encouraged. All technology needed to provide service to clients was provided. The staff of PFI are held to high industry standards which makes me proud to have been a part of the team for 45 years. I have enjoyed my co-workers who are like family to me, my client relationships, and the opportunities for outreach into the community.

Share some of your interests and hobbies outside of Royal American.
My faith is my security in life. I am blessed to have friends and family that are my support system, and spending time with them is a blessing. My main hobbies are sewing, crafting and traveling. I like creating something from pieces of fabric!

What advice would you give to someone just getting started?
Insurance is not always exciting, but it is rewarding when you have provided a product someone needs to protect what is important to them. Take advantage of every opportunity to learn the products. Know what you are selling. Most of all, remember, everyone is carrying a load on their shoulders, and we never know what our kindness can do for them. If you are not having fun, you are doing it wrong.

Thank you, Wanda, for your dedication and work ethic over the past 45 years. Help us congratulate Wanda in the comments!

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Milestone Anniversary; Celebrating Tonya Ward

At Royal American, we are fortunate to have employees with tenure extending 20 years and beyond. Their knowledge and expertise are pivotal in the success and growth of our company all the while staying tied to the deep roots it was founded on. It is our honor to interview these amazing employees and hear their stories.

Celebrating Your Milestones Questionnaire

What position did you start out in at Royal American?
Retirement Plan Administrator
Tell us a little bit about your career journey with Royal American.
I have had many different roles over the past 25 years. I was hired to administer the Retirement Plan. Back then we placed the trades, and it was all administered in house. I have managed the Payroll and Accounts Payable Dept. for much of my time with the company. In October 2021, I took the challenging role as Vice President of Onesite Support.
Share a favorite memory from your time with Royal American.
It is hard to come up with one favorite memory. I can say because I work with the most wonderful group of people, I still enjoy coming to work each day. Mostly I feel blessed to work for this family-oriented company. As I have gone through personal challenges over the years, including Hurricane Michael, the company has always come alongside to support, encourage and lend a helping hand when I needed it most.
Share some of your interests and hobbies outside of Royal American.
I enjoy hiking, bike riding, shelling and spending time with my family.
What advice would you give to someone just getting started?
Put your best effort in all you do, embrace change, don’t be afraid to ask questions and learn Excel.

Thank you, Tonya, for your hard work and commitment over the past 25 years. Help us congratulate Tonya in the comments!

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1st Quarter Anniversaries for 2025

 

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our employees who have stayed with us through the years. We appreciate you and all that you contribute to our family of companies.

 

5 Year Anniversary

  • Jennifer Jarvis with Southern Coastal Homes; General Manager
  • Michelle Brown with Southern Villas of Starke; Community Manager
  • Marchell Hawk with Christine Cove; Community Manager
  • Adrian Joyner with Christine Cove; Maintenance Supervisor
  • Ricardo Garcia with Country Walk; Area Manager
  • Stephanie McCrory with Magnolia Crossing; Area Manager
  • Patty Wooten with Quiet Waters; Case Manager
  • Denia Guevara with Singer Plaza; Housekeeper
  • Michel Otero with The Anchorage; Community Manager
  • Monay Peterson with The Beacon; Community Manager
  • Sheila Weber with Royal American Hospitality; Bar Supervisor
  • Laura Long with Royal American Companies; GL Technician
  • Ana Hinez with Labre Place; Housekeeper
  • Alfreda Brookhart with Royal American Construction; RAC Field Administrative Assistant
  • Joseph Chapman V with Royal American Management; Regional Manager
  • Julio Perez with Royal American Management; Regional Maintenance Specialist
  • Daniel Vico Moreno with St John Plaza; Maintenance Supervisor
  • Stephanie Valencia with Villa Patricia I; Community Manager

10 Year Anniversary

  • Ismael Nazario Viera with Royal American Management; Regional Manager
  • Michael Williams with Briarwood I; Maintenance Technician
  • Cody Brooks with Royal American Companies; IT Technician
  • Frank Carballo Mesa with Lakeside Towers; Maintenance Technician
  • Rafael Gonzalez with Lakeside Towers; Maintenance Technician
  • Jason Provorse with Royal American Hospitality; Beverage Banquet Director

15 Year Anniversary

  • Christina Maulbeck with Royal American Companies; Human Resource Manager
  • Rohan Palmer with Royal American Hospitality; Banquet Manager
  • Josef Halamka with Royal American Hospitality; Hotel Maintenance Technician
  • Christopher Robertson with Royal American Hospitality; VP Administrative Assistant
  • Scott Hawkins with Southern Coastal Homes; Carpenter
  • Dianne Creary with Royal American Hospitality; Banquet Server

30 Year Anniversary

  • Mecca Humphryes with Royal American Hospitality; Maintenance Administrative Assistant

35 Year Anniversary

  • Janice Miller with Willows I; Community Manager
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4th Quarter Anniversaries for 2024

 

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our employees who have stayed with us through the years. We appreciate you and all that you contribute to our family of companies.

 

5 Year Anniversary

  • Jihee Kim with Royal American Companies; GL Accounting Manager
  • Claudia Pesina with Leisure Villas; Community Manager
  • Sandy Gabriel with Royal American Management; Regional Manager
  • Brendilyn Rivera with Park Apartments; Community Manager
  • Richard Hill with Royal American Hospitality; Hotel Maintenance Technician
  • Genesis Rodriguez with St. John Plaza; Community Manager
  • Omar Rodriguez with Villa Patricia I; Maintenance Technician

10 Year Anniversary

  • Brandon Brown with Wild Pines; Maintenance Supervisor

15 Year Anniversary

  • Steven Coleman with Royal American Hospitality; Director of Facilities
  • Ray Brookhart with Royal American Construction; Utilities Superintendent
  • Nadine Richard with Royal American Management; Senior Compliance Auditing Specialist
  • Marilyn Urroz with Royal American Management; Regional Vice President
  • Johanna Borrego with Royal American Management; Regional Director
  • Emma Ann Corley-Watson with Wilson West; Community Manager

20 Year Anniversary

  • Keith Thomas with Wild Pines; Maintenance Technician
  • James Ricard with Royal American Management; Compliance Auditing Specialist
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Milestone Anniversary; Celebrating Keith Thomas

 

At Royal American, we are fortunate to have employees with tenure extending 20 years and beyond. Their knowledge and expertise are pivotal in the success and growth of our company all the while staying tied to the deep roots it was founded on. It is our honor to interview these amazing employees and hear their stories.

 

Celebrating Your Milestones Questionnaire

What position did you start out in at Royal American?
Maintenance Tech
Tell us a little bit about your career journey with Royal American.
I started out as a maintenance tech and I am currently a maintenance tech.
Share a favorite memory from your time with Royal American.
Working with Bill Mathis who I looked up to, because he was always teaching and being silly, that made the day go by and I couldn’t wait for the next work day. Mr. Bill has retired and now passed away, but somehow I can still hear his funny jokes.
Share some of your interests and hobbies outside of Royal American.
I like spending time fixing automobiles and spending time with my grandkids.
What advice would you give to someone just getting started?
Be the best you can be.

 

Keith, thank you for bringing your expertise and uplifting spirit to work every day. Help us congratulate Keith on 20 year of service in the comments!

 

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Milestone Anniversary; Celebrating Jim Ricard

 

At Royal American, we are fortunate to have employees with tenure extending 20 years and beyond. Their knowledge and expertise are pivotal in the success and growth of our company all the while staying tied to the deep roots it was founded on. It is our honor to interview these amazing employees and hear their stories.

 

Celebrating Your Milestones Questionnaire

What position did you start out in at Royal American?
Maintenance Technician
Tell us a little bit about your career journey with Royal American.
Starting as a Maintenance Technician, I advanced to Maintenance Supervisor, then Assistant Property Manager, followed by Property Manager, and ultimately transitioned to the role of Compliance Specialist.
Share a favorite memory from your time with Royal American.
We used to have the Managers and Maintenance Supervisors meetings in PCB. It was great time to meet peers and RAM always had great giveaways for the Maintenance guys. The formal dinner on the last night was always impressive, and we always walked away feeling like we belonged to a great company!
Share some of your interests and hobbies outside of Royal American.
I enjoy playing in a dart league, working on projects in my shop to bring things back to life, and going for rides on my motorcycle. Above all, I cherish spending time with my grandson and helping out with our recently born granddaughter.
What advice would you give to someone just getting started?
Stick with it. Put your head down and grind. RAM has tons of potential for promotions.

 

Congratulations, Jim, on 20 incredible years of service! Your dedication and hard work inspire us all. Here’s to many more successful years to come!

 

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Milestone Anniversary; Celebrating Scott Clemo

 

At Royal American, we are fortunate to have employees with tenure extending 20 years and beyond. Their knowledge and expertise are pivotal in the success and growth of our company all the while staying tied to the deep roots it was founded on. It is our honor to interview these amazing employees and hear their stories.

 

Celebrating Your Milestones Questionnaire

What position did you start out in at Royal American?
A new position was created to Manage Chapman Associates properties and laundry operations.
Tell us a little bit about your career journey with Royal American.
RAM’s Commercial Division was created to manage all non-residential spaces and properties. Initially, it included several office buildings, hotels, restaurants/bars and family entertainment parks in Panama City. In addition to overseeing the apartment laundry operations, it also assisted RAM with managing and leasing commercial spaces at apartment buildings. I was encouraged to obtain designations and credentials that would benefit RAM. Through the years, I have become an Executive CPM (Certified Property Manager) and licensed Real Estate Broker in 14 states.
Share a favorite memory from your time with Royal American.
One of my favorite experiences at Royal American was working directly with our founder, Joe Chapman, on the development of Two Stanford Centre, which at the time, was going to be the signature office building for Peoples First Community Bank. It is now corporate headquarters for Royal American Companies. I especially enjoyed watching and assisting Joe lead a team of architects, engineers, and contractors through the development process. It was very gratifying to learn first-hand and participate in bringing his vision to reality.
Share some of your interests and hobbies outside of Royal American.
I enjoy most outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and gardening. My favorite things are always better with family and friends. Over this past year, I have embraced mountain biking which has led to making new friends and taking memorable trips to Utah, North Carolina and various places throughout Florida.
What advice would you give to someone just getting started?
Surround yourself with people that make you better. Eliminate your weaknesses and you’ll be known for your strengths. Never stop learning.

 

Scott, thank you for your 35 years of service. Here’s to many more successful years ahead! Help us congratulate Scott in the comments.

 

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