This Women’s History Month, we celebrate women at Royal American who are thriving in non-traditional careers. Savanna Stevison, a wife, mother, and Maintenance Superintendent at Magnolia Crossing, is one of those trailblazers. Originally from Pensacola, FL, Savanna joined Royal American as a Maintenance Technician and worked her way up to Maintenance Supervisor. After spending five years in a leadership role at her previous job, her drive to grow and learn new skills led her to pursue a career in property maintenance. In December 2024, she earned her Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification, further expanding her expertise. One of her proudest accomplishments? Being named RAM Maintenance Supervisor of the Year in 2023—a testament to her hard work and dedication.
As a woman in a male-dominated field, Savanna encourages other women seeking a maintenance role to never doubt their abilities, to seek out the right training and resources to succeed, and to never let others discourage you. Beyond work, she enjoys traveling, shopping, trying new restaurants and going to the movies.
Her journey reflects the spirit of Women’s History Month proving that women can excel in any profession. Join us each week as we spotlight more inspiring women who are redefining roles at Royal American.
A new year means a fresh opportunity to make a difference! If you’ve been with Royal American for over a year, don’t forget that you’re eligible for 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) annually. VTO can be taken in 4-hour shifts to fit your schedule, but remember, it does not roll over! Now is the perfect time to plan ahead and get your hours on the books.
Sharla Fletcher, our Talent Acquisition Coordinator, made great use of her VTO this week by supporting the Emerald Coast Business Women’s Association at their Death by Chocolate event. Through her photo booth business, she donated her time and services, operating her 360 photo booth free of charge to help raise funds for scholarships benefiting women in Bay County. Sharla was joined by her colleague, Pam Bonk, our IT Office Manager, who also used her VTO to assist with event setup. Last year, Sharla’s booth had 375 groups in just 2.5 hours, and she was excited to give back again this year!
Sharla shared, “The event I volunteered at was Death by Chocolate, hosted by The Emerald Coast Business Women’s Association. I absolutely love this nonprofit organization, as they raise money to provide college scholarships for Bay County women who are at least 23 years old. The event featured a variety of desserts from local restaurants, caterers, and culinary programs, along with a large silent auction.
We had the pleasure of helping set up before the event, and once it started, I donated my time for the second year with my 360 photo business, PhotoMotion360, giving attendees a lasting memory to take home with them. I truly had a great time using my VTO to support such a great cause, and it was amazing to have Pam join in as well.”
Thank you for sharing, Sharla!
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We’d love to highlight your service on Dispatch! If you take photos while volunteering, please send them to marketingrequests@royalamerican.com.
Let’s make 2025 a year of impact… One volunteer hour at a time!
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Randall Stokes, the Community Manager for Lakeside Apartments. His hard work, loyalty, and commitment to Royal American over the past 12 years will be missed. Randy always provided a big smile and a few good laughs. His faith was his foundation, and he touched lives with his big personality and big heart, sharing his kindness and generosity.
We want to express our deepest gratitude for everything he devoted to Royal American. During this time, our thoughts and prayers are with his loving family and friends. We wish them love and comfort at this difficult time.
We invite our team to share their memories and thoughts in the comments as we honor Randy’s legacy.
