Board Members
Board Members are unpaid volunteers who donate their time and effort to managing the Association. They are required by Florida law to equally enforce the Association’s rules and act in the best interests of all residents and the community as a whole and not in the interest of any individual. There are five Board members: a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and director.
Michelle P. Smith
Current President
Michelle grew up in rural Polk County, Florida and is the youngest daughter of working class parents from north Georgia. Despite humble beginnings, Michelle worked hard in school to earn a good education and get a job that allowed her to help her family. Since 2000, Michelle has been a licensed attorney, who regularly practices in both state and federal court, including the Florida and U.S. Supreme Courts. Since October 2008, she has been running her own law practice and has extensive experience in several types of law including civil and criminal litigation, contract law, estate planning, employment law, and criminal law. Prior to becoming an attorney, Michelle owned and operated a real estate sales and property management office for twelve years. She has been a real estate broker since 1986. Before opening her own real estate firm, Michelle worked for several national property management companies, coordinating the operations of various apartment communities, including large renovation projects and new construction. Because of her extensive real estate, business, and legal backgrounds, Michelle is familiar with real estate and HOA law, property management, accounting, budgeting, purchasing, advertising, marketing, construction, renovation, and staff hiring and supervision. Michelle received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from UCF and graduated magna cum laude with her Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law. She is conversationally fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Michelle has owned a home in the community since 2005. She has served as Board President since Summer of 2013 and previously served on a committee in the late 2000s. Michelle is extremely proud that we have such a good group of neighbors, the community is well kept, and we have managed to keep dues at a very low rate since 2013.
Donald “Don” Stripling
Current Vice President
For the last 30+ years, Don has been employed as an estimator and project manager for a commercial fence company. As part of his employment, Don is required to have a knowledge of budgeting, financial management, and Florida building and zoning codes. Don is responsible for handling client accounts and providing customer service to those accounts, as well as bringing the jobs to completion on time. He has developed good communication skills, time management, and organizational skills. He has resided in the community since 2008. Don previously served as Board President in 2012 and 2013. Don has been serving as Vice President since mid-2019. Don is very proud of the improvements that have been made in our community in the last few years and has been an integral part with the bidding process and contractor management. He looks forward to more improvements in the coming years. Don’s philosophy is to always get value for the money spent in the community.
Keith Finnerty
Current Director
Keith has been a licensed realtor since 1992, has sold several homes in the community, was a previous homeowner, and leases property for several investors in the community. Keith asked to join the board in 2019 when there was an opening caused by the death of a board member. Although Keith does not currently own property in the community, he has generously volunteered his time to be a board member and for the Architectural Review Committee. Keith’s in-depth knowledge of the real estate market including his insight into how upkeep contributes to increased property values has been valuable to the community over the years.
Seyed “Amir” Jazayeri
Current Treasurer
Amir has been employed by Rosen Plaza on International Drive since 1989. He has been in a managerial position since the mid-1990s. In his various managerial positions, he has developed strong budgeting and finance experience, as well as interpersonal and communication skills. In his current position as the banquet department manager, he currently manages an annual budget of over $7 million. He is responsible for scheduling, supervising staff, inventory management, cash controls, customer service with guests, and coordinating sales, banquet staff, setup, and the kitchen to ensure that each banquet function meets the expectations of the clients. Prior to working for Rosen Plaza, Amir owned his own small business and was responsible for all aspects of the business including bookkeeping, sales, and inventory. Amir has owned a home and lived in the community since 2002. He has been on the board since February 2011 in the position of Treasurer. Amir hopes to continue the increased collections and maintain financial stability of the community without raising dues unnecessarily.
Dan Durocher
Current Secretary
Dan worked for the U.S. Postal Service from 1979 to 2014 when he retired. Dan has owned a home and has lived in Stockbridge since 1986. He and his late wife raised their family in the community. In the 1980s and 1990s, Dan served on the Architectural Review Committee. He was a prior member of the Board of Directors for approximately 15 years. After taking time away from the Board in the late 1990s, Dan rejoined the Board in the summer of 2016. He walks the community every day and has always maintained an active interest in the well being of our community since he purchased his home here in 1986.
