Board of Directors
Mike Lyons
Coronado Law Group
Board Chair
Immediate Past President
A Southeast Volusia native, Mike attended New Smyrna Beach High School, Daytona State College, and Stetson University. During his time at New Smyrna and Daytona State, he was also a lifeguard for Volusia County Beach Safety and competed in a wide range of swimming and lifesaving competitions up to the national level. At Stetson University in Deland, Mike earned his Bachelors of Business Administration in 2013. Before enrolling at Stetson’s College of Law in St. Petersburg, he traveled extensively through the central and southern Bahamas living on a boat and continued to live on the boat throughout law school. During his time in the Juris Doctorate program, Mike received the William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award for exceptional pro bono service. Mike returned home to practice law and is currently an Ambassador and Co-Chair of the Next-Gen Committee for the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce, as well as on the Volusia County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Board of Directors.
O.E. Burke
SudzUp Car Wash
Board Vice Chair
SEV Chamber Board Member
O.E. Burke III is a native of Virginia Beach, Virginia, but In the spring of 2020, he and his wife Lindsey transitioned their family to New Smyrna Beach (Samsula) feeling called to the area, and seeking the ideal environment to raise their son O.E. IV and daughter Lexie Grace. He was raised to be a Virginia Gentleman, and learned the virtues of discipline and hard work as a hand on a large dairy farm, and a highly competitive three-sport athlete. O.E. attended William Jewell College in Liberty, MO where he served as a Pryor Leadership Fellow and Vice President of the Epsilon Nu chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha. He graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2004 with Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Political Science and International Relations. O.E. is an entrepreneur. Upon returning to Virginia Beach after college, he founded Freedom Surf Shop in spring 2005. He later obtained his Virginia Real Estate Salespersons license and began developing an expertise in commercial land brokerage and investment sales at Cushman & Wakefield. In 2009, he answered the call to join the family business and pursued an opportunity with Freedom Automotive. With time and dedication, O.E. would work his way up to become the Vice President of Freedom Automotive and the General Manager of Freedom Volvo in Virginia Beach. After assisting in the sale of the automotive businesses in 2015, O.E. continued his work in the acquisition, development, and management of commercial real estate assets as well underwriting and managing investments in various venture capital funds and operating entities. In the fall of 2019 he acquired SudzUp Carwash on SR-44 in New Smyrna Beach and has poured himself into that team ever since! O.E. is an Outdoorsman. He is passionate about hunting and surfing, and is “tormented by an everlasting itch for things remote” (-H. Melville). Matters concerning wildlife conservation, environmental quality, and habitat preservation are dear to his heart and he is most likely planning his next DIY expedition hunting trip into some remote wilderness right now. O.E. loves this community and is excited to be a part of charting its course for future generations. He attends Thrive Church in Port Orange, and is proud to serve on the SEV Chamber Board of Directors. In Virginia Beach he served as Treasurer on the Corporate Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Virginia, and as a Board Member of Virginia Beach Vision, Christian Surfers Northeast, and the Virginia Beach Ducks Unlimited Dinner Committee.
Scott Steger
Exit Real Estate Property Solutions
Immediate Past Chair (2022)
SEV Chamber President
Local entrepreneur Scott Steger has been a community leader for 20+ years. As the Owner/Broker of EXIT Real Estate Property Solutions, he has four area locations where he employs 85 Realtors and 5 full-time staff. In addition to real estate he is also the owner/operator of High Octane Printing in South Daytona. Prior to open his first real estate brokerage Scott was the President of the National Center for Prevention and Research Solutions a non-profit organization operating an all 50 states and 4 US territories. He conducted national substance abuse prevention initiatives out of a local office where he employed 25+ employees and oversaw annual grant/contract budgets in excess of $3M. His Stay on Track drug prevention curriculum reached hundreds of thousands of youth nationwide. Scott’s public service includes: Founding board member of Foundation 37, President of the Flagler Avenue Business Association (FABA, 5 ½ years), Board Member of the Port Orange/South Daytona Chamber of Commerce (6 years), President of National Center for Prevention and Research Solutions (20+ years), Citizen Advocate Volusia League of Cities, SEV League for Economic Advancement, Legislative committee Chair for the New Smyrna Beach Board of Realtors.
Renee Andrus
AdventHealth
Secretary
SEV Chamber Secretary
Renee Andrus has been an employee of AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach for 30 years and currently serves as Development Officer. In this role, she assists the AdventHealth New Smyrna Foundation, providing philanthropic support to improve the health and well-being of Southeast Volusia. Renee is very active in the community and has served on the Southeast Volusia Chamber board for 3 years. Renee has been a long-time resident of Volusia County and has been a property owner in Edgewater for over 15 years.
Mark Billings
Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity
Treasurer
Pam Ison
Ison Consulting Group, LLC
Executive Committee
I am a third generation Apopkan and have been coming to New Smyrna Beach my entire life. My husband and I have owned real estate in New Smyrna Beach since 2004; in 2017 we purchased a mid-century home on North Riverside Drive and made this community our new home.
I founded Ison Consulting Group, LLC in 2013 after retiring from a wonderful career in banking. Prior to retirement, I was the Director of Human Resources for a multi-state bank and was responsible for 1,700 employees working in Florida. My territory spanned from Jacksonville to Miami and I had seven direct reports.
I hold a Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) SCP designation. This designation incorporates key HR competencies and knowledge and demonstrates to the global business community that the credential-holder has strong capabilities in both aspects of HR practice competency and knowledge.
I have built my firm by providing exemplary customer service, my proficiency with HR rules and regulations and my common-sense approach to problem resolution and issues. My firm consists of two divisions, the Private Client division, works with individuals on resume writing, cover letters, interviewing skills, accomplishment stories, exit statements, compensation guidance, coaching and mentoring. My Corporate Division, assists small to medium sized companies with their human capital needs such as job descriptions, employee handbooks, performance assessments, recruiting, communication standards, offer letters and determination of processes. I also deliver various levels of training such as HIPAA compliance, professionalism, and harassment.
I have served on numerous boards including, the City of NSB’s Leisure Services, the Police Athletic League of NSB, the Rotary Club of Orlando, Bear Lake Preservation Association, Apopka Gator Boosters, Junior Achievement, Orange County Schools Advisory Board, Lake Brantley High School Career Advisory Board, FNGA, Central Florida Orchid Society, to name a few.
I am a firm believer in being involved in your community and contributing your talents and skills to the best of your ability.
E. Bliss Jamison
Massey Enterprises
SEV Chamber Vice President SEVMTC
Bliss was born in Winston-Salem, NC and graduated from Converse College with a BFA in Studio Art. She began her career at the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) as the Education Coordinator designing and implementing children’s art programs and Volunteer Coordinator directing two independent volunteer organizations serving over 500 individuals, coordinating corporate support programs and annual volunteer fundraising events. In 1991 she moved to New Smyrna Beach to work for Atlantic Center for the Arts as Assistant to the Director. In 1993 she started selling air charters and aerial advertising for Massair Flite Service. In 2000 she joined Massey Properties selling residential, commercial, acerage and airport properties. Bliss has been a member of and served on various committees for the Junior League of Daytona Beach and served on the Daytona Beach Advertising Federation Board of Directors. Bliss is the Chair of the Economic Development Board for the City of Edgewater and serves as the CAC Representative for The River to Sea Transportation Planning Organization. Bliss was awarded the Volusia League of Cities 2013 Citizen of the Year for Economic Development, Community Planning & Development. She has been instrumental in the development and promotion of the Southeast Volusia Marketing Initiative that represents the cities of Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach and Oak Hill. She is passionate about the three cities collaboration and promotion of Southeast Volusia as a great place to live work and play. Bliss welcomes the opportunity to be considered for a board member position and would be honored to serve the Southeast Volusia Chamber.
Jackie Emma
Fairwinds Credit Union
Jacqueline is the Vice President Branch Manager if FAIRWINDS Credit Union in Edgewater. She is a native of update New York where she worked as a Branch Manager for a Credit Union for 31 years. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management in 2011 and is a graduate of Leadership of Mohawk Valley. She served on the board for United Way and a member of the Rome Chamber in New York. She enjoys planning events and was a big event advocate for the local Humane Society because of her love for animals. Jacqueline and her husband purchased a house in Volusia County six years ago and fell in love with the sunshine state. They made the final move here in 2019.. She has a son and two grandchildren that live in New York. She is a avid golfer and loves sitting and walking on the beach.
Jim Rushing
Outriggers Tiki Bar and Grille
A native of Fairfax County Virginia, Jim spent his formative years in a small beach town on the Chesapeake Bay. Following his high school graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy where he proudly served one tour in the Presidential Ceremonial Guard. This tour of duty took him to venues such as Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon, and The White House. For his next tour, Jim served onboard the U.S.S. John F. Kennedy as commander of the ship’s color guard and as the ceremonial liaison in both Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Mayport, Florida. Soon after Jim’s Naval service ended, he moved to Florida and met his wife, Rea, of over 20 years. While in the automobile industry and starting a family, Jim decided to pursue his college education. He earned an Associate Degree from Daytona Beach Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida. To balance raising his family and pursing his degree, Jim sought a career that would allow him to use the skills he had developed in the Navy, provide flexibility in his schedule, and would allow him to put into action what he was learning in college – a career in the restaurant industry seemed to be a good match. Following graduation from college, Jim accepted a management role with Talk of the Town Restaurants in Orlando. There he had the opportunity to work under the tutelage of his mentor, Don Stewart. Upon moving permanently to New Smyrna Beach, Jim was recruited for the role of General Manager at The Garlic. After honing his management skills and developing a loyal following he accepted the opportunity to manage Outriggers Tiki Bar and Grille. A real fanatic of UCF Football, Jim has been a season ticket holder for 5 years and does not miss any opportunity to support his alma mater.
Jenn Griffin
Shark City Media
Kaisey Balboa
LuSea Boutique
Jarrett Cory
Southeast Volusia YMCA
Coming Soon
Bob Williams
Community & Business Consultant
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