North Florida Green Chamber Announces Board of Directors for 2020

The North Florida Green Chamber of Commerce (NFGCC) has announced its board of directors for 2020.

NFGCC is a regional networking organization for all sizes of businesses and community organizations including non-profits that emphasize green and sustainable business practices.

Mary Tappouni, president of Breaking Ground Contracting, is chairman. Vice chair Marc Hudson is the Land Protection Director at North Florida Land Trust. Kelly Karstaedt, Executive Director of the Jacksonville Justice Association, is secretary. Jessica Handley, Tax Manager at BDO, is treasurer.

Other board members include Tracy Alloway, PhD, an award-winning psychologist, professor, author and TEDx speaker; Craig Barzso, co-founder of Altways, a St. Augustine based business helping people go solar and founder and CEO of LifeWare TEK, developer of Internet-based sales, marketing and supply chain systems for major brands and Paul Sifton, part owner of 927 Events and partner of Bee Friends Farm.

These members bring a diverse background in business, non-profit and government service to the North Florida Green Chamber Board of Directors.

In addition to promoting the economic success of NFGCC members using environmental, socially responsible and sustainable practices, the North Florida chapter has ongoing networking and educational events, job fairs, newsletter as well as sponsorship opportunities, discounts and a mentoring program.