Prior to C12, Dons career spanned 20+ years in the Florida Real Estate industry, including the initial startup and development of several residential high-end golf course and waterfront communities. During this time he became experienced in all facets of residential development including: sales and marketing, land acquisition and development, homebuilding, customer service, and project management. As Vice President and Director of Sales of WCI Realty, Inc., a unit of WCI Communities, a publicly-traded company operating in eastern U.S., Dons leadership and experience helped to build and maintain exceptional sales teams that generated over $675 million in sales. Don attributes his business success in sales and corporate operations to his ongoing desire to develop as a leader. He is a strong advocate of personal growth and development and leveraging our gifts as we love and care for people. Don gives full credit to the Lord’s goodness and blessings for his personal and professional opportunities and accomplishments. Equally important to Don is the opportunity to be a consistent source of encouragement and support to his local church. Don has served in various church capacities including Sunday school teacher, care group facilitator, and Deacon. As a C12 Chairman, Don is extremely excited to see what God is doing through the lives and companies of C12 Members in Southwest Florida and across the country. Don has been Married to his lovely wife Rachelle for over 28 years. Don and Rachelle have been blessed with six children and reside in Bradenton, Florida.