Officers
Chairperson – Jason Metnick
Vice Chairs – Pete Skokos / Maribeth Phillips
Treasurer – Chad Campbell
Secretary – Pete Petersen
Directors
Beth Dilley
John Fetsick
Vladimir Ljesevic
Stewart Moon
Sheena Palacios
Dr. Dave Smith
Andrew Stultz
Doug Walters
Jason Metnick is a seasoned business leader and strategic thinker with a proven track record organizing, growing, and managing a highly profitable and visible business. He has driven bottom line growth while increasing shareholder value, as shown by S-One’s organic and acquisition-driven growth over the past 24 years from $6 million in revenues to more than $180 million.
As one of the first 7 employees of the company Jason has been trained and participated in all major disciplines. Currently Jason serves as COO of S-One Corporation. Since 2006 Mr. Metnick has served as S-One’s lead for Strategic Partnerships and M&A. Vetting Ilford Imaging in 2006, Big Systems in 2007 and the purchase of Sone Systems in 2007. He lead the team in negotiations to be awarded the HP Worldwide brand licensing agreement and transition the business while building S-One’s global infrastructure. Most recently Jason was named Chief Operating Officer for S-One Holdings.
Educated at the University of Tampa with a B.S. in Management and Minor in Economics. He has also completed coursework in International Communications and International Business at Webster University, The Netherlands. Active professionally and in his community, Mr. Metnick is a past member of the G-Wiz Children’s Museum, past member of Mote Marine Laboratory and has been a past volunteer and/or board member for organizations including UCP Sarasota, The American Cancer Society, the Smith Center for Therapeutic Riding, Planned Parenthood, Gulf Coast CEO Forum, and the SRQ Club.
Specialties: A strategically oriented business leader, strategic thinker, consummate multi-tasker, and expert in operational management, acquisitions strategy, and strategic partnerships.
A proven track record increasing shareholder value with organic and acquisition-driven strategies that have spurred a consumable product sales company’s growth.
Peter Z. Skokos is a Partner and a member of the Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos Real Estate Practice Group. He practices primarily in the area of real estate, banking and business transactions. He represents developers and landowners in connection with the acquisition, development, leasing and sale of commercial, industrial, condominium and residential properties. He also represents national, regional and local lenders in preparing loan documentation and closing commercial and residential loan transactions as well as assisting lenders with loan workouts including the preparation of settlement agreements, deed in lieu of foreclosures and forbearance agreements.
He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Florida State University in 1982 where he was a member of the Beta Alpha Psi Honorary Accounting Fraternity. He received his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Florida in 1986. Prior to attending Law school, Mr. Skokos worked with the accounting firm of KPMG Peat Marwick and obtained his Certified Public Accounting Certificate in 1984. Mr. Skokos has an AV Rating* by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest Peer Review Rating attainable.
Maribeth is the President & CEO of Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee, serving since 2012. Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee includes numerous health and human services programs in our County, such as Home Delivered Meals, The Food Bank of Manatee, Daybreak Adult Day Services, Friendship Dining Centers, and the Enrichment Center at Renaissance on 9th. Reporting to the Board of Directors, Maribeth oversees: program strategy and operations housed in five separate buildings in Manatee; several government and private funding sources, donor relations, marketing/PR, and manages over 50 staff members.
In 2009, Maribeth was invited to join the Board of Directors of Meals on Wheels Plus, where she served as the Human Resources Chair, and briefly on the Executive Board as Secretary. She resigned from the Board in 2012 to apply for the CEO position.
Prior to joining Meals on Wheels Plus, Maribeth’s career was centered on human resources leadership. She was the Vice President of Human Resources for a number of large companies both up North and here in Florida, including: Philips Medical Systems, Diageo North America, Gevity (now TriNet), and Phoenix Ink. Maribeth also secured a real estate license, and worked as a Sales Associate for Neal Communities after moving to Florida.
Maribeth serves on the Board of Directors for the Gulf Coast CEO Forum as Secretary and Governance Chair; the Board of Directors for the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance as Executive Academy Chair; and was named the 2017 Goodwill Community Ambassador of the Year.
Maribeth is originally from Connecticut, and has lived in Lakewood Ranch for 15 years, where she raised her son and her daughter.
Chad Campbell is the Florida President for Sunwest Bank. With over 20 years of commercial and middle market banking experience, Chad and his team have continued to deepen relationships in their community and have acted as advisors to clients, matching services and products to help customers reach their financial objectives. Chad is on several boards and committees in Florida including the Gulf Coast CEO Forum, the Van Wezel Foundation, and the Florida Bankers Association. He earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of South Florida majoring in Marketing and Accounting.
Pete Petersen is a tech entreprenuer focused on building successful SaaS companies in the Sarasota, FL region. His consulting company Pete3 helps shareholders turn ideas into profitable outcomes.
Co-founder of Sarasota.Tech, advisor & co-investor to Bridge Angel Investors, advisor & investor in several SaaS businesses, Board member for Gulf Coast CEO Forum and Board member/donor at Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
Previous CEO and Managing Partner of Dealers United, a Social Advertising Agency and inventor of BuyerBridge, an ad tech company focused on the automotive vertical. Successfully exited in Jan 2024.
Sold first tech company at 23 and helped grow S1 Holdings/LexJet to over $100M in revenue in under 10 years. Petersen was responsible for aligning technology, operations, and growth for all S-One companies including Hewlett Packard, Kodak, and LexJet brands globally.
Beth Dilley is the President, and Broker/Owner of Ascendia Group, an award-winning boutique real estate brokerage and property management firm located in the Village of Siesta Key Sarasota, Florida. With a strong foundation in corporate leadership and over 15 years in real estate, Beth brings exceptional expertise, accountability, and a client-centered approach to every transaction.
After a distinguished 20-year career in Corporate America, Beth transitioned into real estate, earning her real estate license and gaining valuable experience at aSiesta Key brokerage. In 2010, she founded Ascendia Real Estate (now AscendiaGroup), initially focusing on residential sales before expanding into investment properties and vacation rentals. Responding to growing client demand, the firm launched its property management division, which today oversees a portfolio of premium rental properties. Ascendia Group is renowned for its personalized service, earning consistent 5-star ratings and recognition for outstanding customer satisfaction.
John Fetsick wasborn and raised in the Philadelphia, PA area. He attended Neumann College (now University), where he played soccer collegiately, graduating with a Bachelor ofScience in Accounting in 2005. During his senior year of college, John completed an unpaid accounting internship with the Philadelphia Phillies in Major LeagueBaseball. Upon graduation, John was hired full-time by the Phillies where he remained until 2020, achieving several promotions along the way, ultimately leaving as the Director of Finance.
In August 2020, John relocated to Sarasota, FL and was hired as the Chief Financial Officer at University Park Country Club (UPCC). Upon the retirement of his predecessor inJanuary 2022, John was promoted to COO/General Manager where he oversees allClub & HOA Operations. Under John’s leadership, UPCC has seen significant growth in all Club Operations, including a 35% increase in Full Membership (now on a waitlist) and a 400% increase in Initiation Fees. In addition, University Park homeowners recently approved a $21.5MM bond referendum which will fund a 3-year Capital Improvement Plan. Projects include a new Golf Course Irrigation system, a renovated and expanded Kitchen, a new Fitness Center, and an Activity & Administration Center.
In addition to hisBoard of Director role for the CEO Forum, John is also a member of the ManateeCommunity Foundation Finance Committee and is the newly elected Treasurer of the Sarasota Little League Board of Directors, helping the Little League recover from a large financial hardship.
John is married to his wife KC and they are the proud parents of three bright and active children(Makayla- 13, Brielle- 11 and John III- 10). They live in the Palmer Ranch section of Sarasota, FL.
Vlad Ljesevic is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Compose (CMPSE Inc.), a technology consulting and software development company headquartered in Sarasota that partners with startup-, small- and mid-market companies across the United States. Prior to founding his first company, Vlad cut his teeth in the world of law and multi-family real estate development.
Vlad is focused on community needs. He co-founded Sarasota.Tech, a not-for-profit organization that brings together and nurtures entrepreneurs, investors and the local tech community. He also serves on the board of Tickets for Kids, a national not-for-profit organization that provides equitable access for our most vulnerable youth to experiences that inspire hope, dreams, and achievements for a lifetime.
Vlad holds a Bachelor of Laws and Economics degree from the University of Salzburg, Austria. During his days as a basketball player he had the honor to represent Austria’s National Team (his country of origin) at two European Championships.
As a passionate and curious entrepreneur, Vlad thrives on exploring new possibilities and pushing boundaries. He strongly believes in fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaborative growth and work life success.
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Sheena Palacios is the founder of NIFT Business Solutions, specializing in ServiceTitan optimization for trades businesses. With 19 years in home services, she combines executive strategy with blue collar grit to help contractors scale profitably.
She serves on the Board of Directors for the Gulf Coast CEO Forum and is an active member of MACCA, PHCC, Women in HVACR, Asolo Business Council, and multiple chambers across Sarasota, Venice, and Charlotte County. A mother of three and owner of a nationally accredited, Gold Seal certified preschool, she builds systems that work for people who show up and do the work—and gives back through partnerships with organizations like the Boys & Girls Club.
Dr. Smith is a 1988 graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Smith began his career in South Florida. He was the managing partner of a group of veterinary emergency centers in the Fort Lauderdale area and owned and worked at several daytime veterinary clinics as well. He also did consulting work for several local veterinarians on how to manage and grow their practices through an emphasis on preventative medicine, exceptional care, and outstanding customer service. Dr. Smith was very active in the veterinary community in Fort Lauderdale as the president of the Broward County Veterinary Medical Association. His goal was to bring local veterinarians together by hosting social events and promoting continuing education.
After 19 years of practicing in Southeast Florida, Dr. Dave wanted to start a family and decided he needed a change of pace. After searching the state of Florida he and his wife decided that Sarasota was the perfect place to raise a family. He moved to Sarasota in July 2006 with his wife, Leyla and their two Labrador Retrievers and Ernie the kitty. Dr. Dave became the owner of Sarasota Veterinary Center and his family has grown to include 3 dogs, 2 cats and his daughter, Anise.
Dr. Dave’s philosophy has always been about practicing excellent medicine with a strong emphasis on preventative medicine for pets of all ages and geriatric medicine for aging pets since the human/animal bond is growing stronger and pets are living longer. His vast experience in veterinary emergency medicine has led to his emphasis on how preventative care is the key to your pet’s well being. Dr. Dave is a firm believer in the importance of client education. A large percentage of his day is spent on explaining things and answering questions so pet owners can make better-informed decisions for their pet’s health and well being.
Another important aspect of Dr. Dave’s practice philosophy is an emphasis on extraordinary customer service. He likes to surround himself with staff members whose love of animals and compassion is obvious to all who enter his hospital. Nothing is more gratifying than hearing a pet owner say that their pet actually likes to come to our pet hospital. It all fits in with another of Dr. Smith’s longstanding beliefs that Pets Are Family Too!
T. Andrew Stultz, is President/Owner of Atlas Building Company of Florida. Prior to forming Atlas at the end of 2015, the LEED Accredited Professional was with another area construction firm, where he rose quickly through the ranks from project manager to project executive and then vice president of business development.
Stultz earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana and worked for GE Aircraft Engines in Cincinnati, before entering the real estate development industry in 2001. Five years later, he sold the business and moved to Venice where he transitioned into commercial construction.
Leveraging the corporate Six Sigma training he received at GE, he employs the tools and techniques in his day-to-day business to bring efficiency and quality to all of Atlas client’s projects.
Andy resides in Venice with his wife Victoria and daughter Andrea, who is a graduate of Furman University. He enjoys a good round of golf, flying his Piper Cherokee Six, and cheering on the Furman Paladins.
As an active member in both professional and civic organizations, Mr. Stultz is serving (or has served) in the following organizations:
• Sarasota Planning Commission, Board Member 2015 - Present
• Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation, Board Secretary, Board Member 2016 – Present
• Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Board Treasurer, Board Member 2017- Present
• Enterprise Charlotte Economic Council –Member/Past President, Founding Board Member 2009 - Present
• GCBX (Gulf Coast Builders Exchange), Member 2016 – Present
Doug is the Managing Shareholder of Walters & Associates, CPAs, a tax, audit, and accounting firm founded in 1999 with offices in Bradenton, Sarasota, and St. Petersburg. Doug has over 27 years of experience as a Florida licensed Certified Public Accountant. This experience includes working as a manager in one of the “Big Four” accounting firms and serving as Director of Internal Audit and Corporate Compliance for a multi-hospital system.
